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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
LOCAL LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Prices Paid for Cattle, Hogs and Sheep
on locsi Market.

Prices Paid for Cattle, Hogs and Sheep
on locsi Market.
Marshalltown prices on livestock
were quoted by Britain & Co. today
as follows, and farmers are requested
to telephone the packing house before
selling hogs, cattle or sheep else
where:
Cattle.
Good cows and heifers-2.50 to 500.
Fair cows and heifers-2.00 to 2.25.
Poor COWS and heifers-1.00 to LIS.
Bulls-2.00 to 800.
Veals-2.00 to 400.
Hogs.
Premium hogs over 200 pounds
6.25.
Premium hogs. 100 to 200 pounds
sos.
Premium hogs. 14O to 100 pounds
$50.
Good packers-6.05.
Heavy packers over 800 pounds
5.S5.
Sheep.
Lambs-4.5O@6.00
Sheep-3.0o@4.60
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
~ @ a. CURES
~. 49, SKIN DISEASES

healthy, skin will be soft smooth and free
Tho
the blood When
continually
blood
diseased is nourihed by healthy :oong
the blood to its normal condion
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., ATLANTA GA
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CHICAGO Livestock.

chicago, July q.
catt,e-Estimated receipts for today
5000; good opened steady, others
weak; beeves, 415@8.00; stockers and
feeders, 2.65@4.65; cows and heifers,
2.O0@6.O0; westerners, 3.90@5.90.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today.
$4,000: opened strong to shade higher;
light. 6.15@6.771s; mixed. 6.25 @6.S7h:
heavy, 6.25@6S71s; rough, 6.25@6.45;
bulk of sales, 6.50@6.70.
Sheep-Estimated receints fol today.
5000; opened steady; 2.6O@4.65; lambs
4.50@6.60; yearlings, 4.50@5.10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
ST. louis livestock.

st. Louis. July "a.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today.
5000; steady, steers s4.40@750
stockers and feeders, s275@4.50; cows
and heifers, $265@6.50.
HoHs-Estimated receiuis for TO-DAY.
$500: steady; pigs and lights. $4,000
$40; packers s6.oO@6.7O; butchers and
best heavy, $685. D6.S5.
Sheep--Estimated receipts for TODAY
500: steady; $3.0o@450; lambs, $500
$50.
o7N25 y cuesaNl nom oc mfwyeptappk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
Western League.
swaleda,e Defeated Clear Lake.

Special to T'lne:i-RepuDl1can.
Clear Lake, July 24.-Swaledale de-
feated the Clear Lake Reds here We'd
nesday afternoon by score Of to 8.
The game was a very exciting one.
Peterson and Gates did excellent work
as a battery for Clear Lake but poor
support in the seventh let in four runs.
Clear Lake will meet Rockwell here
next Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
stockers and Eeeders.

Receipts were small and demand
was light. Country buyers were scarce
and business was consequently on a
dull. weak basis All this weak de-
mand has been slack and buyers SO
Indifferent that 1t was hard to make
sales on a satisfactory basis. Some
good feeders with weight and quality
were sought for, but they were too
scarce to cut much figure In the
trade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
The SPORTS in BRIEF
BASE BALL YESTERDAY.
American LEAGUE.

American League.
At Philadelphia - Philadelphia, I,
Cleveland. 0.
At New York-Chicago, 6-6; New
York, "a.
Al ashington--Detroit, 4; Wash
ington. 2.
AT Roston-st. Louis, 4; Boston, 2.
National League.
At Pittsburg - Brooklyn, 4; Pitts
burg, 5.
Central Association.
At Waterloo-Waterloo, 6; Kewanee,
1.
At ottumwa-ottumwa 9; oska-
loosa, 0.
At Jacksonville Jacksonville, 3;
2.
At Quincy-Quincy, 3; Keokuk, ,.
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k.nsa. CITY live Stock.

Kansas City. July "a.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today,
1000; steady: native steers, 475 a
$50; southern steers. 3.75@4.00: west
ems. 3.75@575; cows and hefers. 200
@6.O0; stockers and feeders, 500 @
400.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today.
5000; strong: heavy. 6.7o66.75; pack
ers and butchers, 6.45@s.7O; light, 6.25
@665.
Sheep-Es.imated receipts for today,
1000. 10000 higher; 3.25Q4.5o; lambs
4.50@6.25.
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ON an. Live Stock.

Omaha, July q.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today
500; steady to stronger; native steers.
$425D775: cows and heifers, S275@
ATS; western steers. s35065.00; stock
ers and feeders. $2.75@4.65.
Hogs-Estimated receipts Cor TO-DAY.
5000: weak to SC lower; heavy. s6.27h
$50; mixed, s6.271s @6.30; light, $3.50
$50.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for tcdav.
2,sOO steady: s3.25@50o; lambs, $500
@6.50.
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Stock Yard Notes.

Ryan & Hinrichs, New Albn, Ia.
extensive shippers, had another con-
signment of butcher stock on the
market
C. II. Lockin, Amelia, Ia, had two
cars of fat cattle here. Bay Daniels,
who had charge OF the shipment says
crops are in fine shape and the pros
pect for corn never better.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

Foley's Honey and Tar affords Inn
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in
tao -..-e. stages and If taken in time
will effect cure.
Sold BY Mcbride & Win.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

A Serious Breakdown
results from chronic constipation. Dr.
Kings New Life Pills cure headache.
stomach, liver and bowel trouble. 25c.
Mcbride & VIII Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

grades drew competition In the bid
ding. It Is late In the season for this
class.
Poor Good
to fair to choice
Drafters -. ...... .e12oQ150 $175@275
Loggers and feed-
ers ;. :. ....... 7o@12b 1s5@2oo
Chunks :. ....... $50 So 115@155
Farm mares and
small chunks -. $50 II so S0@14O
Light drivers $50. 7O@14o 15o@3so
Actors and coach
ers .......... 115@145 16o@37o
Carriage pairs .... 225Q275 29OQ650
Western lbranded) 15@ IS 500 100
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
lust Recause!

Women have more Of what is
termed good sense than men. They
cannot reason wrong, for they do not
reason at all.-William Hazlitt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
A sian.

When girl positively says no,
1t is a sign that the other fellow has
more money or greater hypnotic
powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
Kansas citv Grain.
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool Grain.
Liverpool, July "a.
Wheat-steady, spot rs 7Ad@7s lid;
September, is 4ssd.
Firm; spot IS SID; Septem-
Der, 5s Cd.
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ONE CENT A WORD.

to s25 per acre. See or write me.
have no agents I sell land from 50 to
81 per acre cheaper than other real esq
tate men. You will find me until July
30 at Commercial hotel. State CenterS
Iowa. After this date write me. Engl
lish or German, to Paul C. Young
Sidney, Neb
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

For Saloon easy payments. par hx.n
lures, new and second hand billiard
and pool tables, billiard and bowlino
supplies. We lead in cheap prices. The
Brunswick Bake Collender Company
Marshalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

fowls, 13; turkeys, IL. Dressed, irregu-
lar; springs. 1903; fowls, 14@14h,
Butter-Barely steady; unchanged;
receipts, 1854.
Esgs-Easy. unchanged; receipts,
9,614.
Kansas City Grain.
Kansas City. July "a.
Wheat-September, S61s; No. 2 hard,
Ss@9S.
Corn-september, liz; No. 2 mixed,
77a.
oats-No. white, 54@6s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
Heroic.

HeF0Ic.
Some men regard themselves as
heroes merely because they never get
seasick
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
aenr..sntatixe Cattle Sales.

Chicago, July "a.
Below are given few Of the repre-
antatiye cattle sales:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
WHEAT PRICES HIGHER.
Jumped a Cent During First
Hour of Trading Today
Strong Market
STRONG CABLES INFLUENCE
'TRoNe CABLES INFLUENCE
Corn Strong in Sympathy With the
Advance at Liverpool and Advance in
oats-oats Rallied Nearly Cent
on shortness in stocks-Provisions
Fairly Active and Easy.

,hicago, July 24.-On an active and
<trong market wheat jumped cent
during the first hour of trading today,
Nrgely under the influences Of strong
cables. September opened 91A to e1ss,
and advanced to 80. The northwest
receipts were 43s cars.
The market eased off on profit TAX
ing, but closed firm, September " Is
higher at 81 Is @91ls.
Corn.
Corn was strong in sympathy with
the advance at Liverpool, and an adj
vance in oats. September 76A to 76ss,
nd advanced to 76B. Receipts were
4. q cars.
September closed u lp at 1875.
Oats.
Oats rallied nearly 9. cent all around
on the shortness in stocks. September
opened ass to 45A. and advanced to
46. Receipts We're 10L cars.
Provisions.
Provisions were fairly active and
easy.
Chicago Grain.
Chicago. July "a.
Wheat--No. 2 red, 921a @93A; No.
5 rcd, aa@93; No. > hard, 93@95; No.
hard. 9aM9l; Sept, opened 81 * OBJ IS:
highest, 90; lowest 911s; closing. 91as
4 a911a; July, 91A.
Corn-No. ,, 771a; No. 3, 77@771a;
No. 2 white. 50; No. 8 white. S1@S2;
No. 2 yellow, 7S@79; No. 3 yellow. TN
@7S; Sept, opened, 1914 @76k: high
est, II; lowest, 76A; closing. 1875;
July. 77A.
oats--No. 3, So; No. 3 white, 611a;
Sept, opened ass @45A; highest, 461s;
lowest, 45A@45%; closing. 46sz@45A;
July, 561s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

For Rent Furnished rooms, all
complete for light housekeeping. Mrss
DIR. Fry, Fry block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
National League.
Central Association.

American Association.
At Louisville louisville, 5; st. Paul,
eleven innings).
At Coumbus-Columb 2; Milwau-
kee, eleven innings).
At Toledo--Toledo. 5; Kansas City,
I.
At Observation-Disclosures, SO;
Minneapolis. 60.
Western League.
At Des Moines--Des Moines, s;
Omaha, 5.
At Sioux city-sioux City, i; Peub-
10. 0.
AT Lincoln-Lincoln, 4; Denver. 8.
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Chicago Produce.
The Hay Market.

Chicago, July "a.
Timothy-Choice, s12.5O@13.5O.
as No. 1-s11@12.
No. 2 and No. 1 mixed -s9.oo@10.
No. 8 and No. 2 n,ixed-s7.50@s.
Pairie-Choice Kansas and Oklaho-
ma, s1I50@12.
Prairie No. 1--s10@11.
Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and
Dakota, choice-s10 91050
No. 1-s9@9.5O
Lower grades ssOO@s.5o.
Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin feed
ing fay-s7 00@S00
Packing hay-s6.Do
Straw-Rye-s7@s.
Wheat--s4. 5oG5.00.
Oats-$5@6.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

Representative Hog Sales.
Chicago, July "a.
Below are given q few Of the repre-
sentative hog sales:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24
FOR RENT.

For Rent-Tents, 52xs0, 81 round
and 1Ox12. Suitable for camping.
Call at 307 North Ninth avenue. on
phone s97 yellow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

For Sale Hotel range, double oven,
four square dining room tables, good
as new Write Eldora P. o. box 6Oo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

For Saskatchewan golden oak
quarter sawed, swell front. Call any
time before Wednesday. Cash only. sos
West Main.
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Range Of Prices.

Range Of Prices.
The fol owing range of prices are
furnished by A. 7. Clark. broker,
member Chicago board of trade. room
s. fremont blocl..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

For SaIe-At auction, carload west
ern horses, at Dillon at o'clock Sat
urday July %. ]. d. Plumb, owner, Il.
w. Coram, auctioneer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

For Sale - Good house and two lots.
Leverton and Arson street, cheap; on
easy terms For particulars write p.
F. Moon, Fort Collins, Colorado, route
2
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

For Rent-5-room house, good locaA
ton. Address "J-20" care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

For Sale - Home grown celery at
Bristol & Erters, Friday and Satur-
day
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-24

For Rent, Sale or Exchange - Ten
and 20 acres garden, 200 acre central
Iowa farm. Good buildings. Chance
to work for rent, keep poultry, cows
and hogs. Everything furnished. RoA
bert Hunter Sioux City, la.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-02
II PRISONERS BREAK
JAIL AT ENSENADA
RURALES ARE IN PURSUIT OF
FUGITIVES
William Walker, Absconding Banker,
Who Has Been Held In Lower CALI
fornIa, Reported to Have Made
No Attempt to Escape
~ Associated Press.

By Associated Press
SAN DIEGO, May 1.-Rather meager
reports were received here today OF a
fail break at Ensenada, Lower Cali
fornia According to the best advices
a dozen prisoners. among them several
Americans, made their escape.
Among those who got away are
Crossthwaite. an alleged cattle thief.
and Alex Smith, the latter accused OF
the murder of c. v. Young at San
.Ouintin, L. c., few weeks ago.
William F. Walker, the New Britain
absconder who is making determined
fight to resist extradition, is reported
not to have been one of those who got
away. The fugitives fed to the noun
tains and rurales are in pursuit.
The report of the break Ia not sur
prise to persons who have seen the
Ensenada Jail 1t is by no means
modern structure. 1t is constructed OF
adobe stucco and an experienced crook
would not have great difficulty in get
ting out IL he managed to secure the
right kind of Implements There is al
ways a large guard of soldiers on hand.
The guards are armed with rifles and
have barracks in Cuaretel.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-02
CHURCHILL AGAIN SEEKS
ELECTION TO PARLIAMENT
Defeated in Manchester, New Presi-
dent of English Board of Trade
VIII Try Luck at
Dundee
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
DUNDEE, May 1.-Winston Spencer
Churchill, president of the board OF
trade, whose recent failure to be re-
turned to parliament from the north
western division of Manchester mas
forced him to seek safe" seat, ar
rived here this morning to contest the
vacancy caused by the elevation 10 the
peorage of Edmund Robertson.
Mr.. Churchill has a we'll organized
opposition to fight, but it will require
an enormous turn of votes to defeat
him.
The unionist candidate, Sir George
Baxter, has a powerful local influence
and the labor candidate, G. II. stuart
while a novelty in this country, is an
out and out prohibitionist.
3. scrymgour of the ~, United totarn irish fn
league is urging the Irish voters TO
oSive their complete support to Mr..
Churchill in the ground that Premier
Asquith has adopted Mr.. Churchilrs 5
pledges at Manchester regarding home
rule for ireland as representing the
policy Of the government.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-02
BIG FOUR MASTER
is BLOWN ASHORE
HUGE GERMAN SHIP IN SORRY
PLIGHT
In Terrific Sea Ship Runs Aground
Near New York--Ineffectual En-
forts Made by Life Savers
to Rescue Crew
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 1.-The great
four-masted German ship. Peter Rick
mers, which left New York yesterday
for Rangoon loaded with case oil, was
driven ashore on the south coast OF
Long Island last night in a terrlnc
gale, and was still ashore today with
life saving crews unable to aid her
The high wind which prevailed DUR
ing the day prevented the snip from
gaining sea room yesterday, and early
in the evening 1t increased to a gale
against which the stout vessel could
not hold her own, and she was thrown
ashore about ten miles west of Fire
island.
A tremendous sea was pounding on
the beach and amid the binding RAIN
SQUALLS which swept across the ocean
only the f1aring rockets sent up from
the deck of the steamer In appear dor
assistance gave information of the dis
aster.
From the shore the outline OF the
ships riggings could be dimly discerned
from the flame of the rockets, but the
vessel lay beyond the reach Of the Lyle
gun used by the life saving crews to
throw a line to the wrecked vessel.
Intellectual efforts were made by the
life savers to launch their boat in
tefrlf1C sea- -. - 80
The Rickmers was loaded with lIhOOO
cases of oil from the Standard Oil COM
pany. worth $4,000. The vessel is
valued at 100000. She carried crew
of thirty or thirty-five men.
Before daybreak the gale veered to
the northwest, blowing diagonally off
shore, and the sails of the big vessel
were set again in the hope that the
wind would drive her off shore as the
tide rose. Signals of distress were fly
ing in her rigging, and with the
smoothing of the sea the lie savers
again essayed to reach the vessel, but
without success for several hours. A
revenue cutter and wrecking tug were
sent from New York to Zachs inlet and
this afternoon the tug was seen stand
ing by the ship, but apparently unable
10 render any assistance, as. the wind
and sea were still too high.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-02
BEULAH HAWKINS
AWAkES AT LAST
SLEEPS THROUGH EIGHTY
SEVENTH DAY
WOMAN APPEARS TO BE IN GOOD
HEALTH
Strange Case at the County Hospital
Which Has Attracted Worldwide
Attention Ends When Sleeper
Receivers Consciousness

Mrs. Beulah Hawkins, "the myster-
ious sleeper" who was taken to the
county hospital February 5. eighty
seven days ago, while in sound slum-
Der and who has since remained in that
condition, awoke at 1890 o'clock this
morning.
Miss Stevens, one of the nurses of
the hospital and one who has been in
constant attendance on the sleeping
woman, While passing down the hall
way of the ward in which Mrs. Haw-
kins was a patient heard knocking at
the door of the sleeping woman's room.
The nurse stopped, opened the door
and was surprised to see Mrs. Hawkins
standing by it. The patient appeared
natural, and not in the least excited.
Mrs. Hawkins said quietly:
"I just wanted to let you know that
l have awoke."
She then turned and sat in chair
near her bed. Drs. Barber and Wright
OF the hospital staff were summoned
Immediately and questioned the patient.
"Please give me a glass of milk, "
said Mrs. Hawkins 81 have thirSted
for one for several days."
do you mean to say that you have
had knowledge of what food and drink
has been given you and have had an
appetite for certain fluids and foods?"
asked DR.. Barber.
Watches Events Asleep
"Why, certainly" said Mrs. Haw-
kins. st have at all times been con-
scious Of what was going on around
me, and have closely followed events
as they passed in my room.
"It is true that 1 have been unable
to announce my wishes, but why this
was I am unable to explain. 1 have
frequently tried to speak, but appeared
to have no control of my muscles or
organs. The nurses and physicians
have treated me with the utmost con-
sideration and kindness. 1 appreciate
this and wish now to thank them for
their acts
do you remember the acts of any
persons who have visited you while
you have been asleep?" asked DR..
Barber.
Why, yes,'' said Mrs. Hawkins. II
remember one man who held bottle
of ammonia under my nose," replied
Mrs. Hawkins.
"I also remember physicians discuss
ing my case tonight and felt very ner-
awaken me-"
1T think you had better lie down" I"
said DR., Barber
"No, I have been in bed long
enough" said Mrs. Hawkins with a
wan smile.
''If you will tell me your address
will send a messenger for your daugh-
ter said the physician.
"Why / am sure l can't remember
where 1 live. Haven't you my ad-
dress here?" replied the woman.
I'VE have in the Office" said the
physician. "Let me put this blanket
around YOUR shoulders so you will be
comfortable"
II am plenty warm enough" was the
response.
This case has attracted the attention
of the most noted specialists and physi-
clans in all parts of the world, and re-
ports of Mrs. Hawkins condition have
been telegraphed from day to day to
the most noted medical societies in
this and foreign countries
Specialists claim the woman has been
suffering from a disease known as cat
aleptic insanity. Others claim the wo-
man was in a trance, but all efforts of
Ihypnotjsts to awaken here were un-
successl
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-02
ENFY USES IMMUNITY BATH TO OBTAIN TESTIMONY AGAINST RUFF
JOHN D. BALKS AT
PAYING $500 FOR
OLD ENGLISH SWORD
OIL Trust Magnate Says "a Am a
Man OF Peace" and Declines
to Buy Ancient
Weapon
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 1.--John d. Rookie
feller has refused to buy for $500
sword sent by young woman in Eng
land with the information that the
weapon was carried by a soldier in
Cromwell's famous 'Ironsides" troopers
and had been buried 150 years near 0
church.
The writer said the sword was dug
up 150 years ago. The ancient relic dld
not appeal to Mr.. Rockefeller, who de-
clined 1t with the remark:
II am man of peace and have no
use for a sword,
Annie Parry sent the relic over. AS
Mr.. Rockefeller refused to accept the
sword it was sent to the seizure room
of the customs service.
The sword is about three feet long
has curved blade and has apparently
had rough usage. II the sender does
not endeavor to have 1t returned 1t VIII
be sold next fall with other unclaimed
merchandise.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-02
WITH
DARING ROBBERS
CONSTABLE NARROWLY ES-
CAPES DEATH
BANDITS TRY TO ROB POST.
OFFICE
Attempt to Enter Federal Building at
Monrovia Failure, Owing
to WatchfuIness Of
Officer
Special 20 The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
MONROVIA, May IA desperate at
tempt of two armed and daring high
waymen to rob the postoffice at this
place early this morning was frustrated
by the sudden arrival of Constable John
Thomas, who fought pistol duel with
the robbers and escaped death by a
narrow margin.
The robbers, chased by a hastily
formed posse of citizens, escaped to the
foothills and all efforts to overtake and
capture them were unsuccessful. The
police of the surrounding cities have
been Motif ed of the attempt and given
a slight description of the robbers, and
it is thought probable the men Will be
apprehended.
Word has been sent that the bandits
are desperate and have shown they
prefer de.th to capture, and all Off
GERS in this district have been warned
to use caution while attempting to
effect their capture.
The men evidently laid their plans
for robbing the postoffice with the
greatest care. At 2 o'clock in the morn
Ing the streets of Monrovla are prac-
tically deserted. and so they were this
morning when the attempt to rob the
postoffice was made.
At that time Constable Thomas
D.. .ssed the building on his rounds. The
flicker of a light in an inner office
caused him tv halt, and second later
he was startled by seeing shadow
pass from behind tree short dis
tance from the front of the building.
Conneeti, G the two things, Thomas
decided that two men were endeavor-
ing to rob the place. One of them was
evidently acting as lookout while an
other did the actual work.
Fire at Officer
Hoping to summon aid, Thomas
Jumped behind a tree. but as he did so
bullet whizzed by his face and buried
itself IN front room of the lodging
houis opposite.
Dropping on his stomach, Thomas
drew his revolver and opened fire on
the hdit. The robber replied and bull
lef ERE exchanged in quick success
In Suddenly whistle sounded from
Jar of the building and Thomas
opponent dashed from behind the tree
where he was hiding, around the side
of the building and Joined his COM
panion.
Thomas waited long enough to in
form several men who had been at
tracted by the shots of what had trans
pired and then started in pursuit of the
robbers. Word was sent to other Off
GERS here and soon several parties on
horseback were securing the country.
The men are supposed to be a couple
of tough looking tramps who had been
hanging around the postoffice for sew
eral days and whose actions have been
noticed by the police.