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This is the shorter form of the oath
The large. more bloodcurdling one
was administered to others. This will;
be recited by another witness.
Fehringer knew all the defendants
and had accompanied them on many
rides prior to the killing of Captain.
eRanken. The night riders garb con-
sisted of long black coats. black masks.
trimmed in white; some had false
boards attached to the bottom. On.
one occasion Deputy Sheriff Mays, since
resigned, one of the riders, came to a
Garrett Johnson was chosen chief.
Other captains We're named for differ
ent localities and authorized to order
raids whenever the riders of a certain,
locality thought something needed reg
ulating. AT times members failed to-
appear for rides. and on these occa-.
sions riders went after the missing,
men and forced them to go On raids.
Often the riders whipped men and
women without knowing why. except
that the captain ordered it.
Whipped Offender.
Once, when the grand jury was in
session n several men who had been.
whipped had been summoned, Garrett
johnson sent out a general order to
hang n of the men who testified.
They caught a witness named John
Shaw on his way to court near Sleepy.
Hollow. whipped him savagely and.
sent him home. He did not testify.
similarly treated, but few of them will
tell of 1t ever now, so great is their
terror.
Ranken's Death.
Regarding the killing of Captain Ran.
ken, Fehringer said he was notified by It'd
Burton, one OF the defendants. to summon
the band that night, which he did, using
l~---- rI-- ~.
ers Including eight of the defendants, met.
near Johnson's house that night and pro-
ceeded to the hotel. Johnson was spokes-,
man. He gave orders to Ranken and Tay-.
lor to dress. On the march to the densely,
wooded bank slough where Ranken was,
slain. johnson did all the talking. The.
others, about SO in number, including the.
defendants. following silently.
AS they put the rope on Ranken's neck,
Fehringer said to the victim: do you,
want to say anything to the Lord? If you
do, say 1t now"
Ranken replied: IT have attended to.
that"
They Shot Him.
Just as they pulled the rope Bob Hoff-i
mann shot him. Sam Applewhite then
said: II know he's dead for 1 put a load.
of bicycle ball bearings in him.
Jess Carter, one of the defendants and
a man yet to be tried put the rope around
Ranlken's neck.
When Taylor jumped into the slough
everybody shot into the water. Fehringer
beat around in it with a pole. Meantime
the men holding the rope let it go and
Ranken's body crumpled and dropped to
the ground. Just before the body fell. a
Rider, not on trial. emptied six 3s-caliber
bullets into the hanging man.
Burn Your Masks.
johnson addressed the Riders before
they dispersed, saying:
Burn you masks. say nothing about
this nights work"
Fehringer was arrested by the militia
and taken before Governor Patterson, who
was personally in command.
Tell the truth" said Patterson. "If you
do I will give you an absolute pardon"
Then he confessed.
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kEN7ucKIANs LYNCH MURDERER

Lexington. KY, Dec. 19.-Elmer Hill,
charged with the murder of Mamie
Womack. in Adair county, "a dragged
from Jail at Monticello last night ana
carried four miles to Greasy creek, and
there hanged to a tree.
His body was discovered this morn
ing by passersby who had heard moth
ing Of the mob's action last night.
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JURY D1sAGREEs IN
BANK FAILURE CASE

Hawesvllle, KY. Dec. 2s.-The jury
in the case of the state against James
II. Parrish, an Owensboro. KY. banker.
charged with receiving deposits when
his bank. the Greensboro Savings
Bank and Trust company was insolv-
emit, today disagreed and was dip.
charged. An alleged liability Of about
31,OOO,O00 Was involved in the receiver
ship OF the bank. The failure last April
wal the largest in the history OF the
state.
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SUMS RAYS STARR a FIRE.

Winsted, Conn. Dec. ga large
globe containing two gallons Of water
and several goldfish. standing in a
window in Charles w. Stickel's house
in Torrington, focused the SUMS rays
on the table, starting a fire which was
discovered by members of the family
before much damage was done.
That the heat was intense is shown
by the depth Of the burned streak
across The table. The fish narrowly
escaped being boiled.
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1000 CABMEN IN
GOTHAM ON STRIKE

New York. Dec. 23.-More than 1000
cab drivers and chauffeurs employed
by liNcries and cab concerns are on
strike todaS. "A thousand more are
waiting the call of the union to join "
the movement.
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NIGHT RIDER TELLS
BANDS SECRETS ON
WITNESS STAND
Close Guard of Armed Men
Watches Over Frank
Fehringer.

Union City, Tenn. Dec. 23.-siur-
rounded by a detail of SIX soldiers with
shotted rifles and revolver holsters
open, Frank Fehringer, a member of
the night riders. who has turned states
evidence. vas brought into the court
this morning to testify against his for
mer associates.
AT the purt room door the soldiers
with RTE We're halted. -Four other
soldiet Lrmed only With revolvers,
took hn1i in charge and led Fehringer
to the stand.
The witness, IA diminutive man.
seemed composed. but looked pale.
Fehringer was one OF the first MEM
bers of the band. He Went on the first
ride of the band.
The Oath.
The oath he took was:
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BOY KILLED CARRYING
LETTER TO "SANTA''
+*+%+*+++++%+*++*++
HUNTING SANTA;
KILLED in STREET.

Easton, Pa, Dec. 2.-Five-year-
old Fred Gaffney, of the South Side,
came over to town to see Santa
Claus in the windows of the big
stores. He tried to cross a street to
Join his brother. but was run down
by a trolley car and crushed to
death before the eyes of a crowd OF
Christmas shoppers.
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T
BABY WHILE ASLEEP

Des Moines, Ia. Dec. 19.-Mrs. Rufus
Wade was awakened this morning to
find her little babe smothered to death
In her arms. This is the second case
of the kind in two days.
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DISASTERS oN vEssELs.

Washington, Dec. 19.-There were,
/ ,O94 vessel disasters in the United
States in the last fiscal year resulting
in a property loss of ST. 1863, 100. and the
loss of 90 lives. according to the annual
report of Superintendent Kimball, of
the United States Life Saving service.
Because Of the assistance of the life
savers. it is pointed out hat Of 3d.
co., 900 worth of property, more than
81, 000, 900 was thus saved.
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All Settled.

Harry told me he was going to pro-
pose to a girl 1 knew, last night"
Yes, and he'll never do It again
why, who was the grip
4 and I ACCEPTED him"
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KANGAROO MEAT is
G0THAM'S XMAS FAD

New York, Dec. 24.-To be in fashion
athis Christmas 1t will be necessary to
order kangaroo at a hotel dinner. Two
hundred OF these animals were import,
"a today by q game dealer, and they
8Sos5to appear on the menus OF the
aloading hotels and restaurants Christi
sl6SASI@d1y and New Years eve
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NEW PRESIDENT OF
THE SWISS REPUBLIC

Berne. Switzerland. Dec. IA.
Deucher. minister of was
today elected president of the Swiss
republic for 1909.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-12-24

The number OF women and men out
of employment in England is variously
estimated Mt from I 900, 900 to 1.1bo.oo4
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-12-24

oacoma, &. DIR Rosenthal lost his
hit Tor $4,000 against L. Nattson for
518anaung the aoactinpa a1 hiR wife.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-12-24

There are 200 newspapers in China,
while 10 years ago there was but II
recognized as such.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-12-24

More han 5000 tons of hides ana
skins are exported annually from ST.
IBERIA,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-12-24

SALE TO BURLINGTON RATIFIED
New York, Dec. 23.-The directors OF
the Colorado & Southern railroad to-!
day ratified the sale Of that road to-
the Burlington.
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II solemnly swear that 1 wish
to join the society of night rid
ers: that I will never write. tell
or talk about anything that hap
pened upon the rides OF in con-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-05-13
MISS KEANE LEADS|M FRANK \. KEYS
Shippers Candidate for Railroad
Commissioners
VISITS THE DENIsoN FOLKS
Council Bluffs Man Says His Pros
poets are First Class

Frank H. Keys, of Council Bluffs,
candidate in the republican primaries
tor the important Office of railroad
commissioner paid Dension brief
visit today. He is accompanied by a
representative of the John Beno Co.
of Council Bluffs who vouches for
Mr.. Keys in every way. Mr.. Keys
candidacy is being pushed by the ship
pers and manufacturers of the state.
He is not the candidate of the rail-
roads or of the professional politi-
clans Perhaps he is all the better
for that.
Mr.. Keys looks like a keen bust
ness man as his portrait. published
herewith will show. He asks sup
port for the following reasons:
No Office of the state IS OF more
Importance than that of Railroad
Commissioners.
Important to the manufacturer, the
jobber. the merchant. the stock raiser
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-05-13
HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC
High School Pupils Give a Musical
Program Last Friday Evening

The musical director of the public
school is give one night each year to
make showing of what she can do
with the pupils of the High school.
This year the event came on Friday
evening. May 9Th. For weeks be-
fore the pupils had been singing the
airs of that pretty little dramatic
opera. "Tria; by Jury In due
time the leading characters were
chosen and the chorus boys and girls
selected.
:, The program opened in the opera
house at eight with piano duet by
Ann Hooley and Wlnifred Wright.
They gave the always beautiful
I'll Travotore. Next, the boys filed
ACROSS the stage and gave a lullaby
song. This was followed by a pleas
ing soprano solo by Florence Cush-
man. who was later In the evening
to distinguish herself as the plaintiff
in the trial. Master Chase KEN
ming, who is musical genius fav-
ored the audience with solo on his
baratone horn which was much ap.
preciated. He was followed by
George Hover who handled his clari.
net so we'll that he was recalled with
much applause. The charming girls
of the glee club ended this part of the
program with spring song and now
expectation was high for the "Trial
by Jury.
The curtain rose with a scene in
the court room. On the left side of
the stage in front OF the bench the
twelve young jurymen sat, ready tc
do full justice in the case. But alas,
the charms of the fair plaintiff ir
the breach of promise suit proved toe
much for their tender hearts and early
in the trial all were on their knee!
expressing sorrow for her tears ane
protesting love unbounded. On tn,
opposite side of the stage the brides
maids and chorus maidens looked de
lightful in their costumes of white
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In due time the Judge arrived in
Charley Helsley, who wore white
wig and black gown. He explained

In due time the Judge arrived in
Charley Helsley, who wore a white
wig and black gown. He explained
that he became a Judge by making
love to the homely eldest daughter of
a wealthy attorney. The unfortunate
defendant was that prince of young
men. Rowland Philbrook who sang
and took his part we'll Chase KEN
ming in wig and gown appeared as the
attorney for the plaintiff and Warner
Temple was court crier. demanding
silence in the court room. The de-
PENDANT had no show when the beauti-
full plaintiff, Florence Cushman. ap-
peared broken hearted. The solos
were we'll given and the chorus work
very good. Miss Laura Pearson. of
the High school gave the accompani-
ment in faultless manner. Charlev
Helsley as judge. handled his part
excellently.
There was special singing by Geor-
gia Ferrill. Warner Temple. Alva
Daniels and Hazel Gates. which
gained for them much praise. Miss
Nachtmann. the director made a good
showing for her drill of the young
people. There were plenty of brilli-
ant hits in the words sang. and the
audience was kept alert to catch them.
After dismission fash light picture
was taken. The listeners were we'll
pleased with the make UP of the pro.
gram and the manner in which the
young people had taken part.
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and farmer, to every industry, and
to every citizen of the State.
Important that every part of our
state should be. so far as possible,
on an equal basis with every other
part of the state. and on equal basis
with every other state.
First in Importance. though last
on the ticket. Don't overlook it.
Quotations From Resolutions Passed by
the Conncil Bluffs Commercial Club.
"Our City is under MANY obliga-
tions to Mr.. Keys for his close atten-
ton to the matter of freight charges,
while chairman of the Committee on
Railways.
1.-The men who are entrusted with
making of freight rates should be men
of high ability and Industrious stu
dents"
"We. who have been associated
with Mr. Keys for upward Of twenty
years, and have learned by this asso-
citation. of his high capacity. as we'll
as his most positive integrity and un-
swerving loyalty to duty. feel that it
is indeed most consistent that we
should commend him to the Republi-
can Party Of Iowa, as man pos
sessed of that high talent required as
a candidate for Railroad Commission
or
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The Des Moines Register and Lead
er of to-day has some scare heads
announcing that the auditor of Craw-
ford has refused to place on the pri-
mary ballot the names of the Pro-
hibition candidates for Office. Further
that the Crawford county Prohibition
chairman, Charles Larson is taking
means to use legal means to make
Auditor Collins do his duty. AS a
matter of fact Auditor Collins has at
no time Disseminated against the pro-
hibltionists and the copy which he has
handed to the printers provides for
the prohibition ticket. The prohibi-
tionists are worrying over nothing.
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Similar, but Different.

81 reckon you amt much like your
ma" said the old fashioned woman as
they met on the street corner
"Oh. yes. am" protested the over
dressed young lady. Mas ct home
piecing quilt and I'm out making a
spread."-Chicago News.
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rrunes.

There's woe in boarding houses, but 10;
among the boarders
And mistresses are giving cooks bunch
of funny orders.
With all this rise of feeling the reason
spirits drop
Is the failure, so reported. of the favorite
prune crop.
No table in boarding house was ever
quite complete
Unless the juicy prune was there. with
other things to eat.
Hereafter they'll be uxuries and not a
standing joke
So every budding humorist at them his
wit may poke.
Brooklyn Times
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pickerv. piekery. Dock.

You know the mouse ran up the clock.
But why? His nest to Ak.
Says Mother Goose in English bum,
1.-THE clock struck one. and down he
come.'
Bosh! Here's the secret-keep it num-,
His nest was full Of ticks.
New York Times.
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HOUSE FOR RENT

A six room house for rent. within
two blocks of business district. In
quire of Mrs. CARRIER.
Kodol completely digests all classes
of food. 1t will get right at the
trouble and do the very work itself
for the stomach. 1t is pleasant to
take. Sold by Lamborn Drug Co.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-05-13
Building Note In 1923.

In order to complete the four huns
dred and tenth story Of the Skyndi
cate building the contractors will have
to- raise the sky three or four feet
Harper's Weekly.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

REAC ESTATE TRANSFERS.
May 9Th, 1903.
Madeleine Gigax and husband to
Daniel Hemphill lot block 5 Buck
Grove $l.OO
May 8, 1908.
Maggie Rooster and husband to
w A Mcguire lot 2 block 26 Vail
$850.OO
Mary j Smith widow to E M Smith,
lot 5 block IA Manila $4,000
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lrropressible..

Through life the CRATER scheming goes
The thoughts blue one.
As soon as old tricks We expose
He learns a new one.
Washington Star.
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MISS Woodby-so Mr. Smart really
said he considered me very witty. eh?
Miss Knox-Not exactly He said he
had to laugh every time he met you.-
Philadelphia Press.
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It's Finish.

isn't your new gown finished yet?"
ooh. gracious. no. The dressmaker's
work on it was only completed last
Saturday"
But if the dressmaker's through
isn't that all?"
"Of course not All my friends have
to criticise it yet. Smart Set.
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How He Enioxad II,

Briggs-How do you enjoy your mo
tor cycle?
Griggs-Fine! All need is coat oil
tar and feathers. to feel like bird
New York Life.
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Cau.e For Resentment.

eyes," said Mrs Newrich, 81 treat
my domestics as equals"
''And don't they resent it?" queried
Mrs. Oldgold.- Post.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-05-13

Chick Feed-Feed your chicks our
food scientifically mixed IL different
grains. no better. 9 pounds for Csc.
So. so per 100 pounds. The Boys.
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A Composition.

A poet could not sleep one night.
His Pegasus demanded flight.
AS he composed he found he might
Compose himself to sleep.
-Lippincott's Magazine.
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Dan Cupid, spite his fame,
Has now been brought to shame.
We have discovered mid his kisses
His tiny arrows oft make Mrs
James Schneider, Jr.. In Pittsburg Post.
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No stiekIer.

Knicker-Opportunity knocks at the
door.
Bocker-But poverty walks right in.
New York Sun.
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The Vail Favorite Springs t
the Front.
MISS JACOBSEN SECOND GAIN
Miss Bakers Votes Seemingly Being
Held fer Final Results.

There was much activity among the
contestants for the automobile and the
piano during the past week. We
know that thousands of votes have
been earned. but all have not been
voted. Miss Bakers lead of last
week has been overcome and the Vail
school girl is ahead. She may not
have it next week however. for the
zeal being displayed by the friends
of Miss Baker will easily overcome
the lead. Miss Jacobsen of Chatter
Oak made a gain of 200 votes and
Miss Girard 1900. We hope hope to
have the auto out in the country
when the roads settle, and then
friends at Schleswig, Ricketts,. Buck
Grove and Manila can see it. The
piano is something fine, can be used
all the year round and is most valua-
BILE. The final count is made at the
firemen's tournament. Here is how
the vote stands May Is at four p. m.
Atha Slilson. Arion. 1l18OO
Alma Christensen. Denison. 1886
Marie Heiden. Denison. 1921
Lura Moffitt. Buck Grove, 100000
Lulu Girard. schleswig. 13oslo
Mabel Pett. Dunlap. 142soo
Lottie Bixler. Dow City. l66o7o
Marie Keane. Vail. 22576o
Florence Baker. Denison, 2l593o
Mabel Merrill. Denison. $3.50
Carrie Jacobsen. Charter Oak. ls41oo
Jennie Martens West Side 1880
Emma Frederickson $3.50
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Whom Love .. Young.

"You haven't half smoked that cigar.
A newly married man should not be SO
wasteful."
81 leave the butts long to please my
wife, She likes to loop 'em with rib
bons and hang 'em about the fat
Washington Herald.
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Some Satisfaction.

"Ma." begged Elsie. tell me some
profanity, won't you.''
"Why. Elsie" exclaimed her moth
er. Little girls mustn't use profane
words"
"Oh, 1 just want to think them when
l fall down and bump myself|-Phil-
adelphia Press.
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Same old PIaee.

where did you go on your honey
moon?"
Broke. "-Harper's Weekly.
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Affinity.
To the factory gill
With the banana curl
Said the man with che AGam's apple,
II can plainly see
You're the fruit for me-
And he led her to the chapel.
-Lippincott's Magazine.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-05-13

Indeed, the one great leading feature Of
be this 1t stops falling hair. Then it
goes one step further lit aids nature in
restoring the hair and scalp to healthy
condition. Ask for the new kind. ."
--Made by the J. c. Aver Co.. Lowell, Mass
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The Cheerful Baker.

The baker says. Some people find
Cashihard to raise, I know.
But just give me cake of yeast
And l can raise the dough-"
st. Paul Pioneer Press.
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A Dilemma.
He-So your father thought wanted
to marry you for your money. What
did you say?
She-I persuaded him that you didn't,
and then he said If that was the case
you didn't have any sense. = Jewish
LEDGER
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Sam. Symptom.

"My love-" said he, lis like the sea-
And the maiden answered quick.
II think 1t quite likely you're right
For they both make me sick"
Chicago News.
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Warning.

Warming.
If you'd not have the busy fly
Crawl tickling DER your brow
In summer warm. heed this alarm
And Observation-Disclosures!
Kansas City Times.
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His MaIodorou. joke.

His Malodorous joke.
De Styfe-When he swore at the odol
Of gasoline was he in a rage?
Gunbusta-No; in garage.-Brook.
Ign Life.