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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
DESPERATE,
SURROUNDED,
KILLS SELF
SLAYER OF SHERIFF TAKES
HIS OWN LIFE
Hemmed in by Posses, Montana Out
law Fires Bullet Into His
Brain and Escapes
Justice
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
BILLINGS, Mont. March 25.-Wear-
led by his attempts to evade the posses
surrounding him. and which sought
to avenge the cold-blooded murder of
Sheriff James T. Webb, William c.
Byckford this afternoon evaded cap
ture by firing a bullet into his brain.
At 2:SO p. m. Jack Hereford of Bill
lings and Deputy Sheriff Taylor of
Mussel Shell approached the sheep
wagon at the Rufus Thompson ranch
where Byckford had been lying since
daylight and found him dead with a
bullet in his temple and six-shooter
in his hand. The rifle with which he
had slain the sheriff lay at his side.
But one shot had been fired from the
revolver.
Prior to the time the body was found
many of the posses had arrived and
the camp wagon was surrounded by
men. 1t was only after the long si-
lence following the one shot fired that
Hereford ventured to approach the
wagon. No further shots greeted him,
and, peering cautiously into the ve-
hicle. he saw Byckford lying dead on
his back, his head in pool of blood
and his gun In his hand.
Andrew Comstock. the alleged part
ner of Byckford. was arrested this aft
ernoon at the Hereford farm, charged
with completely in former cattle raids
with Byckford. Comstock had told
him that he (Byckford) had killed a
sheriff in some other state, but it is
to ascertain where.
The body of Byckford will reach
Billings over the Northern Pacific to-
morrow.
The funeral of Sheriff Webb will be
held Friday, when business will sus-
pend and six sheriffs from adjoining
will &C as pallbearers. At
the inquest over Sheriff Webb's body
this afternoon it was determined that
death had been instantaneous as re-
suit of a bullet fired by Byckford.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
Our FaIstaffian Army

contains things that every real patriot
ought to know. Do you know that the
Boys in Blue. are actually in need of
shoes7 Read Rupert Hughes second
BROADWAY article on army conditions.
Rupert Hughes article on the army in
the March BROADWAY has aroused in
terest from coast to coast This second
article by the same writer is one that no
real American can read without tremendous
feeling. You will be amazed-and angered
and humiliated perhaps, at the revelations
made by Mr. Hughes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
CHILD SCALDED BY HOT
WATER WILL RECOVER

While playing in the kitchen of her
home. 316 East Sixty-fourth street, 90
months-old Gertrude Pfanger knocked
a pan of boiling water from the range
and was badly scalded about the neck,
face and body. A physician was quick
ly summoned and the child was
swathed in oiled dressings. Her in
juries are not of a serious nature and
she will recover.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
EASTERN ATTORNEY DIES
IN Los ANGELES HOSPITAL

DR.. Franklin w. Hays, a prominent
attorney of indianapolis, Ind, died yes
terday at the California hospital after
an Illness of a month. DR.. Hays was
interested in mines In Mexico and took
the trip there for the benefit of his
health. On arriving in Los Angeles
month ago he rapidly failed, and he
was removed to the hospital, where he
died yesterday.
DR.. Hays was a prominent Shriner
and a member of the Elks. The body
is at the undertaking parlors of Orr &
Edwards, where friends may view 1T
until O'Clock this afternoon. The
body will be taken to Indianapolis for
interment DR.. Hays leaves two sons.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
CHANGE IN TIME
Santa Fe Schedules
Altered

Effective Sunday. March 30, the
Santa Fe time table will be materially
changed. Train No. 81, leaving Los
Angeles at 7:45 a. m. for Fullerton.
Orange. Coltdn, Riverside
San Bernardino and Redlands, will be
to 1880 a. IN. A NEW TRAIN
No. SO, will leave Los Angeles daily
at 3:25 p. m. for Fullerton, Anaheim
and Orange. No. SO. the kite" train,
will arrive in Los Angeles at 6:20 p. M
instead of 6:25 p. m. No. "a from San
Diego will arrive at 6:35 p. m. instead
of 6:25 p. m.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
Kaiser and Family at Venice

oy FfsoOCIdItII II7tsa
VENICE, March 25.-Emperor Will
liam of Germany, accompanied by the
empress and his sons, Princess Vic
toria, his daughter and a numerous
suite, arrived here today from Berlin.
The imperial party was given a well
come by King Victor Emmanuel, For
eign Minister Tittoni, the authorities of
Venice and Venetians.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
Diamonds to Be No Lower
By Associated Press.


NEW YORK, March 25.-"With a
view to- correcting any misapprehen-
sion on the part of the public and the
trade" the jewelers. board of trade
whose membership includes important
firms in the diamond, jewelry and kim
dred trades throughout the country.
has issued statement in which it is
declared there is no prospect of a re-
duction in the price of diamonds.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
SAN BERNARDlNo CHARTER
REVISION COMMITTEE NAMED
special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, March 25.-
The charter revision committee named
recently by Mayor j. ]. Hanford has
organized by the election of Attorney
C, l.. Allison as chairman and w. A.
McElvaine as secretary.
Public meetings will be held every
week at which the citizens will be free
to make any suggestions as to changes
in the city's organic law.
Among changes which win probably
be made is proposed one to increase
the number of wards to seven, the
making of the city assessment and
collection of city taxes by city officials
instead of by the county officials. some
changes in the water department and
an increase Of the percentage neces-
sary to make the recall petitions effec-
tive.
Visit Pas..dena's finest hotel. THE
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
Prince of Wales on Journey
By Associated Press.


LONDON, March 25-The prince and
princess of Wales left here today for
cologne where the prince, during the
course of his visit, viii inspect the
Prussian Hussar regiment, of which lie
is honorary colonel. After leaving CO.
logne the prince and princess will visit
Darmstadt and Paris.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
River Steamer Sinks

PARKERSBURG. w. Va, March %.
The steamer Columbia, towing a
Marietta, Ohio, show boat, was sunk
at lock is in the Ohio river above this
city today. The boat ran into the local
wall and sank in two minutes The
crew were saved as were also the
actors on the show boat.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
DESERT BoRAx WORKS TO
OPEN, EMPLOYING 200 MEN
Special to The Herald.

SAN BERNARDINO, March 25.-The
borax works erected some time ago at
Otis on the desert will soon start up
full force, employing nearly 200 men.
The works have been the subject of
considerable litigation which has been
Strengthened out, resulting in affairs
getting into shape for the opening of
the plant
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
The Most Interesting Magazine in America

picture appears pages all the and brains
into making damondcuer into the fashoning
and furnishing of diamond Results dozen brilliant features
every month, glow vim vigo that glitter with
human interest, that fairly sparkle with brightness;
That's what makes BROADWAY brand kind of magazine,
absolutely different from any other publication.
Here of the Twenty Big Features in the April number;
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26

usual thing for magazine have one three
I big features in each issue-BUT
u Do you know why BROADWAY keeps right making
gains in circulation than other in the andf
It's because the people have found that the NEW BROAD
WAY does the Unusual thing and simply packs It's with
big every month Two three contributions
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
In the Thick of the Anti
Trust Fight

Is the fourth of Herbert N. Casson's re-
markable series concerning great corpora
tions You surely are not missing these
sensational, truth-telling storiesi Read In
April of the Great Southwest and the
Trusts-what Texas, Arkansas, Kansas and
Missouri are doingi 1t is an astounding
fight.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
Trinity: Church of Mystery

By Charles Edward Russell, the famous
magazine writer, tells powerful story of
one of the richest and most mysterious
landlord churches in the United States.
This is one of the things you don't know
about, because BROADWAY is the first
magazine that has been able to get this
marvellous story. Many other magazines
have attempted to lift the veil but BROAD
WAY is the only one that has succeeded
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
Philadelphia Market

PHILADELPHIA, March 25.-Five cars OF
navels 4 mixed. 1 Seeding and lemons sold
weather favorable; market steady: large sizes
lower; $500 boxes F1oridas sold; market s,eady'
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
EASTERN CITRUS FRUIT PRICES
NAVEIS

CINCINNATI, March 25-Weather warm;
market stronger; cars Sold 5 on track.
Florida brights Stb5 to s2.10: russets. s1.s5 to
q 90
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26

Pet, S. A. FIT. Ex., San Dimas. ............. 2t5
Boston Market
BOSTON. March 25-Twenty cars sold; the
weather is cold. Market Gteady; % cars on
track.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
Pittsburg Market

PTTTSBURG, March 25-Weather favorapie'
market firm on navels: weak on lemons. TweNe
cars sold; 12 on track
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
Estelle

BY Porter Emerson Browne. is humorous
classic. 1t is the funniest piece of fiction
that has appeared In years, with moth
eaten lion in meiodrama as the hero.
These are only six out of eighteen full
fledged features briefly here are some
others of Importance:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26
The Call of the Shops

A woman's article, written in that in
innate feminine vein which makes BROAD
WAY MAGAZINE so popular among its
woman readers. Mabel Potter Daggett
depicts the lures and luxuries of New York
shopping where all the latest styles of all
the world are on display. Millions of
dollars worth of new things are seen this
spring and acres of floor space are covered
with shoppers delights.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-26

NEW YORK March 25.-Twenty- cars
navels, two bloods. one lemon sold. Market
unchanged Strong on best fruit. Weather
clear and favorable.
LEMONS
Average
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
WINTER WHEAT CROP
HE REALIZED sss PER ACRE. HIS
OATS ss7 PER ACRE IN SOUTH
ERN ALBERTA, WESTERN
CANADA,

Coaldale, Alta. Can, Nov. 10, 1907.
Sir: l beg to say that this year we
had 349 acres of grain, consisting of
1877 acres of spring wheat and 152
acres of oats. The average yield of
wheat was SO bushels per acre and
oats "a bushels. We were offered
S1.00 per bushel for wheat and so
cents for oats, making the acre val
ues for the two crops $500 and $1,000
respectively.
We also had so tons of hay worth
$1,000 per ton, and 500 bushels of po-
tatoes, worth go cents per bushel, the
latter off 2h acres of ground.
Our best yields this year were lot
;cres of wheat, making Al bushels per
acre at 81. 90 per bushel, would be
$41.00 per acre; AZ acres of oats, yield.
ing 95 bushels per acre were sold for
80 cents per bushel. Proceeds, $4,000
per acre.
1 might add that SO acres of our oats
were "stubbled in"
During the spring of 1906, we hired
about 300 acres broken by steam. We
put in and harvested So acres of grain
last year, did the remainder of our
breaking, worked up the ground and
seeded this years entire crop, put in
seven acres of alfalfa and five acres
of garden potatoes, trees, ETC., all
with n four-horse team. During har-
vest we hired other teams, but, aside
from this, and part of the breaking,
the n team did the work of raising
practically 10000 bushels of grain,
worth $4,000.
Yours truly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
Der Noise an Automobile Makes.

A large German woman held up a
long line Of people at the money-order
window in the Boston post Office the
other day, and all because her memory
went back on her. She wanted to send
some money to her son, a sailor on a
merchant steamship, then in foreign
waters, but when she presented the
application at the window the clerk no.
ticed that the address was lac king.
We'll, where do you want to sesd
it?' he asked. I'VE can't give YOU
the money order unless you know the
name of the place."
Yah, dots de trouble" she replied.
Il didn't pring his letter und | can't re-
member der name of der town, but it's
some place out by China, dot sounds
like der noise an automobile makes"
The two clerks looked at each other
obviously. What kind Of d noise does
an automobile make?" asked one.
"Honk, honk,' suggested the other.
Yah, dots it," exclaimed the wom-
an. "Honk, Honk, dots der place..
FIJI it in 'Hongkong,'" said the
clerk, Nand she paid over her money
with a smile Of relief.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
Billion Dollar Grass.

Most remarkable grass of the century.
Good for three rousing crops annually
One Iowa farmer on 100 acres sold So
10000 worth of seed and had 300 tons OF
hay besides. 1t is immense. Do try it.
FoR 10c AM THIS NOTICE
send to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, to pay postage, ETC., ana
they will mail you the only original seed
catalog published in America with am.
Piles of Billion Dollar Grass, Macaroni
Wheat, the sly miller mixer. Sainfoin the
dry soil luxuriator. Victoria Rape, the 2Oc
a ton green food producer, Silver King
Barley yielding l73 bu. per acre, etc., ETC.,
etc.
And if you send l4c we will add a pack
age of new farm seed never before seen
by you. John A.. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis. X. & W.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
A Reflected Proposal
BY Nora Linder
Copyright. BY Daily Story Pub. Co.,

well! So you've decided to re-
member my existence at last, have
you? 1t is so f~iattering to be home
three weeks and even hear from
our Oldest friends"
The girl raised herself among the
cushions to extend a slim brown hand
in greeting, then curled up again like
a tired kitten, the bronze of her hair
mingling distractingly with the Colds
and browns of the cushions, and big
John Morton stood wondering at its
tumbled glory when he should have
been telling the girl how much he had
missed her and how pleased he was 70
see her again, etc.
81 hope nothing SO dreadful as
dumbness has overtaken you, john"
the girl continued solicitously; her
gray eyes dancing bewitchingly.
Nothing has overtaken me, Peggy
that is, nothing disagreeable." Nor
ton lifted a white kitten out of a huge
leather chair and settled himself COM
fortably before the glowing fire. But
tell me about yourself, grille, and your
picnicing in the m~ountains-it was a
picnic, wasn't it," He lifted the kit
ten by the ears and settling 1t on his
knee, much against its will, began to
stroke it reflectively.
Jack told me Pete Thompson Joined
the party over on. the other side"
HE was our salvation, John"
Peggy sat up and pounded the pillows
vigorously, then heaped them up-a
rainbow pyramid-and settled her
head on the pile with a sigh of phys
ical wellbeing and feminine content
Dull blues and greens harmonic
beautifully with bronze hair, and
somehow all the dull blue and green
pillows were piled on top.
I'VE had grown ~dreadfully tired of
each other. Nick had told all his
jokes a hundred times and Sam and
Rob had cracked their voices trying
to sing. Mother was growing uneasy
about the canned goods and fathers
winter ,~f1annels left out of the cedar
CllGSls Auul I1duudH lSlI Tie uSSu VI
another course of massage-her pre-
digested foods had all given out, too
and | was on the verge of hysteria,
mental alterations or something of
that sort, when Pete 'arrove.' He
soon had everything running smoothly
again. And what a glorious time we
had!" She cuddled down among the
cushions again, and smiled at John
in a way which only Peggy knew-a
smile that set all her dimples playing
hide and seek yet left her eyes calm
and dreamy. HE knew just where to
so; could tell papa all about the fish
ing and Aunt Hannah all about the
rocks in the neighborhood; helped
mama buy blankets and preserves at
half price-in a word, he was all
things to all men,"
and what was he to Peggy"
A spot of crimson gathered on each
round cheek and anger blazed in the
clear eyes.
Il don't see how that could possibly
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
Stood Looking Down at Her Bowed
Head,

interest you, Mr.. Morton. I'M old
enough to choose my friends without
any assistance, and wise enough.
think, to keep each in his proper
place"
1t was a very grand Peggy who
slipped from the old sofa and crossed
to a stiff backed chair on the other
side of the room; besides, I think
1t is about time you dropped that silly
name-relic of my tomboy days. Mar.
garet is a much more"
We'll, go on. Much more what?"
John smiled lazily across at the little
fury. Whatever raised this TEMPEST
In a teapot? just an inoffensive. limo
cent little question about your trip.
It must have touched a sore spot,n
His eyes, instantly grave, searched the
girls face.
Peggy's eyes blazed.
IF you came here to be ~disagreea-
Bile. Mr.. Morton, I think 1t about time
for you to go; yon have accomplished
your mission"
Lines OF perplexity gathered on the
mans forehead, then a sudden resolve
showed in his eyes and in the firm
pressure Of his lips.
Come, lets be friends again, grille,
came over to tell you a wonderful
secret. I've found the future Mrs.
Norton
He crossed over to the girls side
and stood looking down at her bowed
head. Aren't you going to wish me
luck. for old times sake, Peggy.
II You have found her, | don't see
what more luck you want" Peggy's
voice was quick. nervous, Just a trife
harsh, ia hate to think that--Pete
aid the words trailed off into 81
lence ~ Peggy smothered a sudden
cough n the lace at her wrists.
john Morton's face lost its fresh
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
1UuTS Truly,
w. Fl. PAWSON, JR.
WINTER WHEAT Is TO 80 BUSH.
ELS TO THE ACRE IN SOUTH
ERIN ALBERTA.

Warner, Alta, Canada, Jan. 9, 1908.
Dear Sir: This is the first year of
farming in this settlement. Mr.. A. l..
Warner raised twenty-five hundred
and fifteen bushels of fine winter
wheat on one hundred acres of break
ing and Tenny brothers had sixty
acres that went thirty bushels per
acre. The winter wheat that is in
this year looks fl ne.
Spring wheat here went thirty bush
els per acre, oats fifty to eighty, bar
ley fifty, and fax ten to fifteen on
sod.
The settlers here are all we'll
pleased with the country. The stock
have not required any feed except
the grass up to this date and are all
fat. Yours truly,
F. S. LEFFINGWELL.
Information as to how to reach
these districts, rates, ETC., can be
secured from any agent of the Canadi-
an government, whose advertisement
appears elsewhere.-Ed.)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
The npatrnIiunp wanon

The telephone in police headquar-
tiers rang.
is this the police station?" in
quired a woman's voice.
1T is" said C. E. Mcvey, the desk
sergeant.
We'll, / wish you aid send the pa
trolium wagon over to Fourth and
Oak streets right away. Ole Bits
got drunk again and he's just raising
Cain. And say" the voice added, eff
you all don't send that wagon mighty
quick you all might as well send a
hearse, cause I'm goin' to hit that
fool niger in a minute"
The wagon made a hurry" run, but
returned empty a few minutes later.
The driver reported that he could
find no trouble.-Kansas City Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
How the Governor Felt.

Gov. Hughes recently addressed the
West End Woman's Republican club
of New York and remarked in the
course of his talk: my happiness on
this occasion may be compared with
the young lady on her first visit to
Venice. l believe she wrote her init
mate friend as follows: I am here
on the Grand Canal, drinking it all in.
She added: LIES never seemed so
full before"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
Pastor Held on Serious CHARGE

Troy-Rev, Clyde w. Cow, pastor
Of the Methodist church, south, of Els
berry, who was arrested and brought
to Jail here, following the death Of
Miss Elizabeth Gleason, who died from
an operation, and accused him in a
dying statement, has been admitted to
bail in the sum of $4,000 to answer
to a statutory charge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05

Wilfred was sitting upon his IA
theirs knee watching his mother ar.
ranging her hair.
Papa hasn't any Marcel waves like
that" said the father laughingly.
Wilfred, looking up at his fathers
bald pate, replied, Nope; no waves;
it's all beach ."-Harper's Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
LOCKING for caLIahan,s Pal.

charlottesville Poole has found
a bullet hole in the hat worn by
Tom Callahan, the man whose dismem-
bered body was found on the Burling-
ton right Of way. He says there are
indications showing the young man
had been murdered before he was
thrown on the track. The sheriff is
looking for a pal of Galatians, who
was seer last with him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
Vets Protest Drys' Victory.

Columbia-The local option election
held here recently, which resulted in
favor of the drys by forty-two votes,
has been protested. Attorney Boyle G.
Clark filed a protest. The petitioner
charges the drys with various irregu-
lar practices. Among others, the
charge is made that two dry judges
served without being regularly ap-
pointed and that another served with
out having the oath administered to
him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
Schultz Refused to Quit.

Cape Girardeau-City Treasurer Gus
Schultz, who was deposed by Mayor
Patton, declares that his removal was
unlawful and that he is innocent of the
charges preferred against him. He
notified all collectors of city revenue
that they shall still consider him
treasurer. The mayor appointed Har-
ry Machem to fill out Schultz's term,
and officials of the First National bank
of Cape Girardeau have notified him
that they will consider Machem city
treasurer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
Saves Mate from River.

Shelbyville-Clarke T. Welsh was
saved from drowning in the Okaw riv-
er by Jack Y. Hamlin, son of former
Attorney General H. ]. Hamlin of H.
linois, who was Weleh's companion in
a canoeing expedition. The canoe cap
sized, and though neither could swim
Hamlin succeeded, after much diff.
Guilty, in getting his friend to the
shore.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
Lexington Has 100000 Fire.

Lexington-Fire here destroyed a
building owned by e. J. McGrew and
occupied by w. G. McCausland, dry
goods; Gresham & Young, drugs, and
the Masonic and Knights of Pythias
Hall. Probate Judge James P. Chinn
and Horace S. Blackwell, an attorney,
lost valuable law libraries. The total
loss is estimated at $500, 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
NEWS OF MISSOURI
Second Wreck Near sedalia.

Sedalia-Missouri Pacific passenger
train No. l, leaving Sedalia for Kan
sas City, was ditched by a turning rail
at the State Fair Grounds switch, a
mile from the Sedalia depot. John
Grover of St Louis. baggageman, and
Lloyd Chapel of Sedalia, fireman,
were slightly injured. None of the
passengers were hurt. The engine,
baggage car and one mail car left the
rails and turned over. The officers
here do not believe that it was an
accident.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-03-05
As a Substitute.

Mrs. Parkway-It must be lonesome
when your husband has to make one
of his long canvassing trips and be
away from home for a week or more.
Mrs. Nexblok-Yes; but Harry is
real thoughtful. He has taught the
parrot to use just the kind of Ian
guage he uses when he's about the
house himself.