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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
EIGHTEEN YEAR OLD
GIRL IS BEHEADED
Was Her Punishment for Murder of
the Man She Was to
Marry.

Freiberg, Saxony. July 23.-Grete
Beir, Is years old daughter of the
mayor of Freiberg. was beheaded last
night in punishment for the murder
of the man to whom she was engaged
to be married.
Her executioner, while performing
his grewsome duty, wore evening
clothes.
The executioner reached the city last
night. He carried a box containing the
AK and handbag in which were the
evening clothes The wearing of this
garb is an official requirement of the
somber occasion. Preparations for the
execution at the prison had been com
pleted, and the man did his work
quickly and privately and departed
! from Freiberg as quietly as he came
| The executioner is an anonymous per
son, sent from Dresden on the an
nouncement that the king of Saxon!
had refused to pardon the girl for hel
crime
| At her trial it was proved, and she
admitted, that she poisoned, then sho
her fiance. She then dropped the
weapon at the dead mans side, PLACED
a forged will in her favor on his desk
together with a note of goodbye, alst
forged saying he feared to lose he
love through the revelations of a dis
honorable liaison.
Crete fell under suspicion about .
month after the crime through low
lletter she wrote to an unworthy man
limiting at what she had done. Tn
lletter was found in the mans posses
sion when he was arrested for a mis-
ldemeanor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Kewanee Man Dead.

Chicago, July 23.--J. P. Pierce of
Kewanee. ILL.,, prominent in the iron
and steel trade and in Illinois politics.
died here last night as the result OF
an operation two weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
SIX HUNDRED POLICE and SEARCH
LIGHT USED TO CATCH TWO BANDITS
Two Dead and Fifteen Injured In Four Battles Between Officers
and Pair OF Desperadoes in Boston-Bystand
ers Are Among Victims.

Boston, Mass. July 23-Three dead.
FIVE dying and nine others seriously
injured is the result of four pitched
battles between police and citizens
and two bandits yesterday. The out.
laws escaped injuries and now are
hiding in Forest Hill cemetery where
they are surrounded by police.
party of volunteers has been sent
in to find the hiding place of the out
laws, and another fight is expected
momentarily. Firemen have joined in
the chase and they We're playing
searchlights upon the thick under
brush of the cemetery last night to
show the hiding place. That the out
laws have not escaped is shown by
| the fact desultory firing is being done
and one policeman was shot down
While just outside the grounds. The
| battles We're the result of a series OF
robberies, in which the two men with
a companion have been engaged since
late Tuesday night.
| The three, ali apparently foreign
ers. made their first appearance in
| Jamaica Plains, Boston suburb, at II
lo'clock Tuesday night. Boston saloons
close at II o'clock and the proprietor
John A. Winterston, was counting uI
his cash when the bandits entered
Starts Killing i'm Saloon.
| Ten patrons, the bartender, Franl
j. Drake, and the owner were in the
pace. The strangers stopped at the
door minute, then slammed it shut
The 10 men at the bar turned to see
six revolvers facing them. The pa
irons attempted TO flee and as they
ran the three opened fire. Ten shot!
were fired and when the firing wa!
lover Drake was lying on the foo
dead, Winterston was seriously in
jured, Seymour C. Butler had beel
shot through the head and two other
wcunded so badly that they wer.
taken to the hospital.
Alarms were sent out in every di
Erection. Squads of police and posse
, of citizens secured the country in ey
lery direction. The men were trace
: 10 fTdukllu PARK, anu IL is SuppOse'
they hid over night in the dense under
brush of Boston's big playground
! tSuspects were picked up on ever
side, and one man, an Italian. VIII
gave the name of Giuseppe Device
was arrested at the station just as h
bought a ticket for New York. Fl
! was positively identified last night a
r lone of The three bandits.
Find Desperadoes In Cemetery.
v 1t was Z O'Clock that squad {
: three policemen, searching Mour
/ Hope cemetery in the hope that th
e thugs might be hiding there, saw tw
i foreigners. One of the policemen, p
trolman Inglis, walked across Ii
Istreet and said:
What are you fellows doing here:
/, His answer was fusillade of shot
:, The two men then opened upon ever
: body in sight.
d Officer Inglis fell mortally wounde
= Superintendent J. E. Knox of Moul
t Hope cemetery fell dead Office
Z Fleming and Wrightman were seriou
ly wounded Mrs. Michael Fallo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
BRYAN QUITS THE COM
MONER FOR CAMPAIGN

contributions, formed the themes of
two addresses by William J. Bryan
yesterday. The first speech was at
Capital Beach to the Association of
Grocers and Butchers of Lincoln and
the second to the state democratic
committee.
In his remarks to the grocers and
butchers Mr.. Bryan dwelt on monop-
olies in certain products, but declared
merchandising the last branch of busi-
ness in which there will be a monop-
oily, because. he said, the moment
such monopoly was established a CON-
Detitor would present itself, and the
people would thereby be protected
against eXtortion.
Reports Encouraging.
"The promptness with which demo-
cratic papers are taking up the sub
ject of subscriptions to the campaign
fund.-" Mr.. Bryan said. "is probably a
response to the party's position in re-
gard to publicity concerning campaign
contributions, and it verifies the hope
of those who believed in the party
threw itself upon the confidence of
the masses and received no contribu-
ton that could not be made public,
that confidence would be reciprocated
and the people would respond
81 believe there is evidence that we
are going to have that response. and
when the voters take upon them
selves the burden of furnishing cam
paign contributions, the voters win
have an interest in the government
they have not had heretofore. | think
1t is an earnest of what is to come
and an auspicious beginning of the
new era of politics.
Notification on Capitol Grounds.
1t has been determined that the no
tification of Mr.. Bryan of his nomina-
ton will take place on the grounds
surrounding the state capitol. The
exercises will begin at o'clock p. m.
Aug. IL. The capitol grounds can af
ford convenience to a large number
of people. The Bryan home is fouI
miles from Lincoln and it was mani
fest the trolley service would be in
adequate
Chairman Tom S. Allen. brother-in
law of w. J. Bryan. tried to resign
yesterday from the Nebraska state
committee. His resignation wa:
| tabled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
SAYS ROOSEVELT
BORROWED FROM
THE DEMOCRATS
Chairman of Wisconsin
Democratic Conven-
ton Talks.

Milwaukee, Wis. July 23-The dem-
ocratic state convention reassembled at
$3.50 today, and the committee on per-
manent organization presented the
name of T. NJ. Cleary of Platieville as
permanent cna.Inan In his speech he
declared that Mr.. Bryan had forced q
republican president to seek populari-
ty by abandoning the planks of the
platform upon which he was elected
and to stand on planks borrowed from
the democratic platform. At the con-
clusion of Chairman Cleary's speech,
the report of the committee on resolu-
tions was presented. 1t heartily en-
dorses the Denver platform and candi
dates, especially commencing the
planks regarding reduction of the
tariff, the control of trusts and combin-
ations, the physical valuation of rail-
way property, and the election of Uni
ted States senators by direct vote of
the people.
Democrats Urged to Work for Success.
Short speeches followed the adoption
of the platform in which the democrats
of the state were urged to get out and
work for success at the coming cleo
tion
| The convention adjourned sine die
at 11:20 without making any nomina-
tions. Candidates who wish to seek
nomination at the primaries were urg-
led to place names in the hands of the
state chairman. who will circulate the
necessary papers that will insure their
names being placed on the election
ballot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

they came up the two opened deadly
fire.
Officers Nolan. Maginn and Fleming
went down seriously wounded. The
others sought shelter in doorways and
behind trees and when next they sal
lied out the desperadoes had fled.
Young Girl Wounded.
Again the police took up the chase,
They caught them half mile away,
and they began running fight, in
which two patrolmen were slightly in
jured, half dozen bystanders were
more or less injured, and Gertrude
Outbecker, a young girl, was wounded
in the thigh.
1t was a running fight for nearly a
mile. The bandits evidently were max
ing for Forest Hills cemetery, hoping
to find safety in the shrubs and end.
less walks of the hundred acres.
The police fought to keep them back
but the police were at a disadvantage
Through the crowded streets they fear
ed to open general fire, and desultory
| shooting was all they dared to do. The
bandits answered with volleys. AT
every block, from behind tree OIL
porch, they halted the police for few
minutes, gathered breath, and then
sped on.
| Six Hundred Police Respond.
| In safety they reached the cemetery
and with final fusilade that emptiet
the four revolvers they disappeared il
the darkness
By that time the frantic appeal O.
the police for help was answered ant
to the 20 who had pursued the ban
dts were added 600. Those coo hav,
established a Gordon around the GENE
tery.
At midnight selected party of off
GERS started search of the grounds
while the others waited outside to rusl
in when firing gave notice of anothe
battle.
| Boston, Mass, July 23-At dayligh
this morning a man supposed to b
one of the bandits who terrorized til
Jamaica Plains district was shot an,
killed while in ambush in the Fores
Hill cemetery. His body was lite
: ally riddled with bullets from the re
volvers of policemen. The searcher
are still looking for the second des
perado.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
TAFT ON WAY TO OYSTER BAY
Republican Nominee to Attend PoIiti-
cal Conference This Afternoon.

Washington, July 23.-Judge Taft
passed through Washington for Oyster
Bay early today. Sycamore hill will
be reached by automobile from New
York this afternoon when an impor-
tant political conference is sched-
uled to take place. The candidate
will leave New York for Cincinnati
Friday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Standard Oil Counsel Pleased.

New York, July 23.-M. F. Elliott,
counsel for the Standard Oil company,
when asked for an opinion on the de-
cision handed down in Chicago, said
that while he was pleased at the re-
suit. he could not make any comment
until he had had opportunity TO ex-
anime the decision carefully in full.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
30Oth Anniversary Of the
Founding by ChampIain
Being Celebrated.
CEREMONIES BEGU N
Prince of Wales Presided Over
Official Opening Today
Fairbanks Present.

Quebec, July 23.-The prince of
Wales presided over the official open
ing this afternoon of the celebration
communicating the 300th anniversary
of the founding of Quebec by Cham
plain. The prince will receive the for
eign representatives at the foot of the
Champlain monument, and review the
historical pageant reproducing Que:
bees history. His highness spent this
morning returning the naval visits and
calls of the foreign representatives.
Roar, of Guns Greets Fairbanks.
Quebec, July 23.-The battleship In
domitable with the prince of Wales on
board anchored in the harbor yester-
day afternoon, was greeted with a sa-
lutte of 81 guns from the international
fleet, and the official ceremonies began.
Vice President Fairbanks, who repre-
the Indomitable to convey to the prince
the good wishes of the American gov
lernment and people. The vice presi-
dent, accompanied by his military staff,
arrived in the morning and was greet
ed with the roar of saluting guns from
British. French and American war
ships.
Was All Smiles.
The prince bears little resemblance
to his father, Ling Edward VII. He
is below medium stature, with rather
thin features and close cropped yellow
Saxon beard. trimmed to point His
face wore a pleased smile at the echo
ing shouts of the people, the rattle o.
saluting arms and the strains of the
British national anthem.
One of the first glimpses the prince
got as he stepped ashore was OF bev,
of English, French and American VIC
men, in beautiful toilets, ranged in ter
raced seats before the landing stage
They included Mrs. Fairbanks, wife Q
the vice president, and Mrs. Cowle!
wife of the admiral, and sister of Pre-.
Iident Roosevelt.
Welcomed by Premier Laurier.
Premier Laurier delivered to th
. prince an address of welcome, in whic
he assured him of the answering To-
laity and devotion of Canada to the kin
. and its united resolution to promoi
!, the interests of the empire. The primo
+ responded in happy vein, speaking bot
|, lin English and French, extending II
( good wishes of his royal father
Canada and making pleasant allusit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

to the loyalty of English and French
Canadians alike.
The ceremonies concluded, the prince
was driven in an open carriage through
| the streets lined with soldiers and
packed with people to the citadel,
where the royal quarters are establish
ed during his weeks stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04

Continued on Second Pase.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04
BACHMAN ALONE TO ANSWER
Parents Of Murdered Girl Releases
.Today-Held. as Witnesses.

.EASTON, Pa. May 4.-fIenry Smith and
bis wife. parents of Irene Smith, the lit
tie girl who was strangled to death by
Robert .Bachman while in a religious
frenzy at Nazareth last Monday night,
were today released from the North
ampton county prison upon the order
Of Judge Scott. who 4heidt there was
no evidence to connect them with the
death of the child. Mis- Bacfman also
,was released on the same ground.
The writs of Hhabeas corpus granted
saturday were returned in court today,
and after brief statements by counsel for
the prisoners the judge made his ruling.
The Smiths and Mrs. BachInanI We're
held in 5000 bail. however. to appear. as
witnesses against Bachman when he is
called for TRIAL.. - tt+tt.
Bachman's brother. a. wealthy and
prominent cement manufacturer. is on
his way east, from California, and, It is
stated. he will put up a strong fight in
defense of the prisoner who, the dis
trict attorney declares. will be indicted
and tried for the murder OF the Smith
child. 80
1t Is reported that the defense will ask
for a change of venue on the ground that
public sentiment In Northampton county
is SO strong against Bachman that he
might not receive a fair. and impartial
trial. - -. 4. = -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04
OHIO DELEGATES FOR BRYAN.
Outlook of the Democratic State Con.
vention Tomorrow.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio. May 4.-William j.
Bryan will receive the Endorsement of the
democratic state convention when 1t meets
here tomorrow for a two days session to
nominate a full state ticket. 1t Is gen.
orally admitted that the delegates at
large will be instructed for MIR. Bryan.
AS far as known. Gov. johnson, Bryan's
most prominent opponent, has no follow
ers here.
AS usual, Mayor Tom L. johnson of
Cleveland is trying 10 stir up trouble and
boss the convention, but judging from
indications today and the way the few
delegates who ere arriving on the ground
talk. Mayor johnson will have but little
influence in shaping affairs of the con-
vention. His political enemies, led by
State Oil Inspector W. ]. Finley and
cratic state executive committee. are III
the saddle. and they say today that their
candidate for governor. Judson Harmon.
attorney general under ex-President
Cleveland. and a friend of Bryan, will
be nominated on the first ballot.
From what could be learned today Judge
Harmon will not come to the convention.
thus maintaining the position that he as
sumed some time ago that he would not
be an active candidate for the nomination.
If he adheres to this determination. his
action will furnish an interesting prece-
dent in democratic politics, especially If
he is nominated, as his friends say he will
be. Usually in conventions Of both parties
the delegates insist Upon meeting the
candidates face to face and sizing them
up for themselves.
Altee POmerene Of Stark county. Mayor
Jollnson's candidate for governor. is here
and says he will win. He lis being urged
to withdraw, AS Harmon seems to have
an overwhelming lead. This same ques-
ton also confronts the other candidates.
Senate Clerk A. p Sandlcs of Putnam
county and Judge Michael DOnnelly OF
Henry county, both Of whom have been
indorsed by their home conventions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04

ing certain legislation along the line of
the Investigations they have heretofore
been making for the government"
Mr.. Garfield said that so far as he was
concerned he would not tolerate this.
All this affair will probably be aired on
the floor late this afternoon or tomorrow
in connection with the geological survey
estimates in the sundry civil appropria-
ton BILL and lively fight is expected in
consequence, the appropriations COM
mittee being determined to cut the sur
vey estimates to the bone. and the survey
having many friends among the member
ship of the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04
FEARS IN. COLOMBIA. -. :.
Suspect Intrigue of Uncle Sam. and
Venezuela for War.

: CARTHAGENA. Colombia. May 4.-The
government at Colombia has reason to
believe that the government at Panama
Is intriguing with Venezuela to declare
war upon this country. It is known that
the occupation of Jurado. which, is on the
Atrato river, the boundary line between
Panama and Colombia, has angcrcd the
Panama government.
Tho occupation OF Jurado was done on
the advice of the American government,
which held It is. clearly within Colom-
bian territory. The attitude Of the govern
ment of Panama has given ahe United
States a good deal of solicitudc.. =;
Secretary Taft's chief mission to Pan
anna is to try to adjust the matter. II
Is believed that the American government
Is aware of the effort of Panama to In
duce Venezuela to make war upon Co.
lOmbia. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04
FOR CENSUS OFFICE
[pURGHASE OF a19E AND NEW
BUILDING PROPOSED.

The purchase OF the present site of the
census office ando adjoining property by
the government at cost not to exceed
$4,000 and the erection of a modern
building for the use of this Office not to
cost more than $2JOOOO are proposed in a
bill introduced today by Senator Carter
of Montana, member of the District
committee.
The entire site comprises about 11S.OOC
square feet. The present improvements
arc. Of course. to be paid for by the gov
ernment. The bill was referred to the
committee on the census.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04
Anti-British Conspiracy.
Specisl Csblegrsm To The Star.

LONDON. May 4.-The Calcutta corre-
spondent Of the Daily Express states that
the anti British conspiracy among the
Bengal natives. in connection with which
the police recently made thirty arrests
and seized large number Of bombs. is
proving to be more serious and wide
spread as Investigation progresses. II
proves to be no mere plot for revenge
upon corporation oflicials, but an attempt
at revolution that faces the authorities.
The startling disclosures made include q
plot to kill Gen. Viscount Kitchener. COM
mander-in-chief in India. and other high
officers. Prominent Bengaiese are impli.
Gated and sensational arrests may be ex.
pected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04

CLEVELAND, Ohio May 4.-The tndl-
cations today were that the differences
between the Municipal Traction Company
and the motormen and conductors union
would be settled without a strike. The
entire matter will be- turned over to a
commission Of three members for adjust
ment. It is proposed that each side ap-
point a referee and that in the event that
the two are not able to.agree In twenty
fours hours on. third member the state
board OF arbitration Will be requested to
name one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04
Secrecy Over Cleveland's Illness
Snecial Dispatch to The Star

LAKEWOOD, n. j.. May 4.-No an.
nouncement of the condition Of former
President Grover Cleveland. WHO is Ill
at the Lakewood Hotel. was made this
morning. All visitors are refused ad-
mission to the hotel. and to inuuirers
the only reply is: "Mr. Cleveland's state
of health is no cause for alarm. There
is no announcement to make"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04
Russian Prenier's Daughter weds.

ST. PETERSBURG. May 4.-Mlle. St0ly-
pin daughter Of the Russian premier. was
married here this afternoon to Lieut..
Bosk. the Russian naval attache at Ber
lin. The wedding ceremony was attended
by many members of the diplomatic corps
and representatives Of high society in st.
Petersburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-04
Plea to Change Venue.

BY consent of the district attorney and
the justice Assistant District Attorney
Garvan of New York was heard He
gave a brief account of the two Thaw
cases. The expert witnesses OF the first
trial alone. he said. cost the state nearly
$4,000. 1t was the custom. he said, to
hear writs. which are sued out on an
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-08-12
DEATH OF MRS. w. S. LEE.
Relict of Prominent Educator in Clinton
Passes Away Wednesday.

Clinton, August 6.-Mrs. w. S. Lee,
widow of the late Prof. w. S. Lee, one
of the earliest educators of Clinton, and
for several years president of the Pres
byterian college located here, died at
the advanced age of eighty, at the Nc
Cormick home at the Thornwell Or
phanage, Wednesday morning. Mrs.
Lee was born in Somers, Conn. was
married to Prof. Lee at Columbus, Ca. =,
in 1859, and moved to Clinton in 1879,
when her husband took charge of the
High School, which developed into the
college. The first boarding house for
this institution was conducted by Mrs.
Lee. She will be kindly remembered
by many of the old students scattered
throughout South Carolina.
Mrs. Lee is survived by one son, Mr..
Ed Lee, of Charleston, and Miss Eta
Lee, Of Clinton.
The funeral services were conducted
in the Orphans chapel at O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon and the inter
ment was made in the cemetery of the
Presbyterian church. The sympathy
of the relatives and friends goes out to
the bereaved son and daughter in their
affliction.