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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18

Chicago, June 15.-Federal Judge
Lands this morning granted Herman
Billik, sentenced to hang today for the
murder Of Mary VrZal. an appeal from
his Uandis') decision given yesterday,
when the Judge refused to grant a writ
OF habeas corpus.
Billik's execution has been tndef1-
nitely postponed. The case will be
taken to the supreme court of the Unit
ed States and to Billik will be given
a respite until that body has passed on
the constitutional question involved.
From all quarters for weeks have
come fervent appeals for clemency for
Billik. No more insistent effort IA
probably ever made to save the life OF
a man condemned to die on a charge Of
murder. Deputations Of citizens have
called on various judges, Governor De-
neen and members Of the pardon
board, urging them to save his life.
Even the mans fellow prisoners, with
whom ne is most popular. prayed on
their knees in Jail that he might be
spared from the gallows.
Vrzal's Confession.
A sworn confession was obtained
through the fundamentally Of Rev. P.
J. O~'Callaghan, head Of the Paulist
fathers of this city, from Jerry M.
Vrzal, aged Is, whose testimony In a
great measure served to convic Billik
Of the murder Of six members of the
Vrzal family, in which Vrzal declared
the evidence given by him was simply
perjury.
In the purported confession young
Vrzal not only impugned his wi tes-
timony, but declared two Of his rela-
tives falsifed on the witness stand. In
an affidavit the boy stated all the vital
part Of tho evidence he gave against
Billik was perjury, taught him by a
high police official.
How Family Died.
Following are the deaths in the
Vrzal family, ell resulting apparently
from the same cause, that led to the
conviction of Billik. on suspicion that
he either administered the deadly poi
son, or, by exercise Of his hypnotic in
fiuence on Mrs. VrZal, caused her to
kill her husband and four children and
then commit suicides:
Martin Vrzal, father, AZ years old.
died March &c. 1905; life insured for
Mary vrzal, % years old, died July
81, 1905; life insured for $500.
Title Vrzal. Is years old, died De-
cember %, 1905; life insured for $500.
Rose Vrzal, IA years old, died August
80, 1905; life insured for $500.
Ella Vrzal, IL years old, died Novem-
Der 80, 1906: life insured for $106.
Mrs. Rose Vrzal, mother Of the chill
dren, IS years old, committed suicide
by poison December s, 1905; life in
sured for $4,000.
The symptoms In the cases indicated
~arsenical poisoning.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
TORTURE ALLEGED
TRAITOR; ANOTHER
DREYFUS, MAYBE

Toulon, June 15.-Charles B. Ullmo,
a naval officer. found guilty
by O court martial Of attempting to
sell naval secrets to a foreign country
and sentenced to life imprisonment n
Degradation Of rank, had the chevrons
and buttons stripped from his cloth
ing and his sword broker IN two
THROWN a. his feet in the presence Of
a vast multitude OF people In a public
square here today: a.,
In this plight Ullmo was compelled
to march at the head Of a squad OF
soldiers around the square amid the
boots and jeers Of the crowd. He
walked with bare head sunk upon his
breast, his eyes staring straight In
front Of him, tears streaming down MS
face. ,,>
IJllmo will be depoEted to Devils
island. where Dreyfus was confined for
Ave years.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
ANTI-RACE
TRACK GAMBLING
BILLS, BY | VOTE
Notable Victory Achieved by
Governor Hughes in
New York.

Albany, N. Y, June BY a major
ity Of n vote, the senate or New
York today prohibited race track
gambling within the borders OF this
state
The anti-race track gambling bills,
which not long ago failed Of passage
at the regular session Of the senate
by Just one vote, and for whose con-
sideration Governor Hughes called this
special session, were passed by the
senate, 26 to %. Senator Foelker got
out Of q sick bed to cast his vote,
which proved the deciding ballot for
the bill. The bills will become law
as soon as Governor Hughes signs
them.
Great Victory for Hughes.
The passage Of the bills means a
tremendous victory for Governor
Hughes, who has labored and stumped
the state for months to secure this
step toward reform. .
Every senator except 'Foeiker, or
Brooklyn, who is i'll, vas present when
the senate took up anti-racing bills.
patient was dressed and waiting" for
his summons to the senate chamber.
Attack Governor.
Senator Grady attacked the course
OF the governor, demanding specific leg
islation In the case of ace track gam
bling and in asking only for a commits
sion to investigate h stock specula-
ton. .s ,..
Senator Cassidy, republican, who at
the regular session a s h was re-
garded as the deciding vote against the
bills, argued for regulation of the evils
instead OF attempting to wipe them
out.
These bills were introduced for spite
rather than for principle" said Cas-
sidy, land until they are put In proper
form. I shall continue to vote against
them"
Wilcox, republican, who also voted
against the bills at the regular session,
followed in opposition to their passage.
First Test.
Senator Foelker arrived in the senate
at noon.
The first test on the bills resulted in
a victory for the measures. rs to rs.
The question was on an amendment,
the effect of which would kill the pend
ing bill. Foelker voted with the ma
jority.
The first Of the anti-race track
gambling bills passed the senate, 26 to
rs. This was the bill amending the
penal code so as to eliminate the lex
elusive penalty under which gamb-
ling at race tracks a been virtually
legalized. The second anti-racing bill
passed by the same vote.
The second bill amends he Percy
Gray law by abolishing betting any
where within or without the race track
enclosure.
Bills return as a matter Of routine
to the assembly where they originated,
but without further vote they will go
to the governor for approval. Imme-
diately after the passage Of the gamb-
ling bills the senate finance committee
rannrfnd m tho ASSAM lu q resolution IN
adjourn without day at 2 o'clock this
afternoon.
The bills AXE effect Immediately aft
er their approval by the governor.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
JOE LETTER SMASHES
CAMERA AIMED AT
HIM AND BRIDE

Washington, D. c., June ia SEN
sational incident followed the wedding
here CT Joseph Letter, the famour
board Of trade operator, Of Chicago,
and Miss Juliette Williams, of this city.
The couple and the brides mother
were proceeding to a restaurant,
where the wedding breakfast had been
prepared, when an employee Of a local
studio attempted to take a picture Of
the party. Letter jumped from his
machine, roughly handled the photog-
rapher, grasped the camera and
smashed 1t on the pavement.
At the time the photographer was
about twelve feet from the machine,
but Letter was upon him before he
could snap the shutter of the camera.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
NOISELESS FIREARM
FOR PACKERS USE

New York, June 1.-THE first dem
onstration of the noiseless fire arm ever
given was made before the board Of
managers Of the society for the proven
ton Of cruelty to animals today by
Hiram Percy Maxim, inventor Of the
weapon.
The inventor leveled an ordinary 80
calibre rifle, remodeled according to his
invented device and loaded with ordi-
nary ammunition, at two city direc-
tories placed one in front Of the other,
clicked the trigger, and drove a fiat
nosed bullet six inches through the
solid paper without noise enough to be
heard next door.
The demonstration was pursuant ia
an urgent request by the society that
he furnish the organization with a more
humane weapon for use In abattoirs,
and big meat packing establishments
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
CALEB POWERS AND
jim HOWARD RECEIVE
A FULL PARDON
Governor Wilson AbsoIves Men
Accused OF GoebePs
Assassination.

frankfort. KY, June 16.-Caleb Pow
ers and Jim Howard, who were con-
Vtcted of completely in the assassina-
ton Of Senator William Goebel were
pardoned by Governor Wilson today,
powers was tried -four times, the last
trial resulting in a disagreement.
Powers was released from Jail at
Georgetown and Howard from the pen-
ftentiary here this morning.
Howard was alleged to have been
the man who fired the shot that killed
aoebel. He was under a life sentence.
Noted Case. ..,
By announcing the pardon of Pow
4rs and Howard, Governor Wilson
closed the last chapter In one of the
most noted criminal cases in the his
tory OF the state, in which people In
all sections of the United States have
formally expressed their interest by
signing petitions for a pardon.
In the closing days of January, eight
years ago, while the contest Of Will
liam Goebel for the gubernatorial seat
occupied by William s.. Taylor was be-
ing heard, Goebel was shot, dying later
from the wound. The shot was be-
IleVed to have come from the half open
window of the secretary Of states Of
fee, and as Powers then was filling
that position, suspicion at once was d.
rected towards him and his arrest fol-
lowed.
Four Trials.
Four times has Powers been put on
trial for his life on the charge Of COM
plicity In the murder. The first three
trials resulted In his conviction and
sentence, death being the penalty in
two trials. On the fourth trial, which
came after the case had been carried
to the United States court, the jury
disagreed.
Thereupon efforts for a pardon for
Powers, as well as for Howard, who
had been convicted some years ago on
the charge of completely, were renewed.
Many hundreds of thousands Of sigma
lures of people Of all parties, or all sec
lions, were appended to the petitions
that poured in on Governor Wilson,
and for several weeks that official has
been considering the case. His deci-
sion was made known today in the
shape OF a lengthy statement Of fact
and his reasons therefor.
In brief the reasons assigned by the
governor for granting the pardons are
that political strife and turmoil exist
ing in the state since the assassination
of Goebel may cease; that he firmly IL
convinced that both Powers and How
ard are innocent of the crime charged
against them. and that further prose-
cution and Imprisonment would be a
great wrong against the peace and well
being Of the commonwealth.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
GUARDS RESCUE BABY
WHO TUMBLEs IN SURF

Atlantic City, June 13.-May Brock, 1
years old, had a thrilling experience, when
she was washed into deep water while
taking her first ocean bath. The child
wandered away from her elders and
started out for herself.
Ldfeguards at the Virginia avenue sta
ton heard the youngsters screams as she
stumbled and went down in water over
her head, and dashed to the rescue. The
tot let out yells every time h came up.
and a throng Of Boardwalk strollers and
bathers rushed to the scene.
When the guards reached the child her
cries had been hushed by the salt water,
but she recovered hen brought ashore.
Her mother had just missed the young
ster when the alarm was first counded,
and was hysterical while the tot was be-
ing revived.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
SOCIETY GIRL DOES
UP NEGRO BURGLAR

Kansas City, Mo-, June 1~2-Dtsplaying
remarkable courage and pluck, and maxi
ing use Of her athletic powess, Miss Fay
Bergen, daughter OF DR.. J. p. Bergen, and
a well known society girl here, last night
captured a negro burglar. who was maxi
ing an attempt to enter the home of her
father. rs .
Miss Bergen upon discovering the negro.
grappled with him, and striking him re-
peatedly with her clenched fist, forced him
to the floor. Half dazed by the blows, the
negro made no attempt to defend himself.
Miss Bergen grasped q chair nearby and
rained blow after blow upon the burglars
head.
After beating him into unconsciousness.
Miss Bergen summoned the police. A sur
geon took II stitches In the man head.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
ARTIFICIAL
LEG; PRESENTS BILL

York, Pa, June 1S.-The county
commissioners have received a bill for
$50 for a new left leg for Fred o. Slime.
IT years old, who broke his artificial
limb by stepping into a hole in the
Philadelphia street bridge.
It is said that there was q defect
in the planking and the artiticia leg
was 80 badly shattered that II cannot
be repaired. The commissioners wiz
probably pay the bin.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
HARVESTER TRUST CLEARS
$4,000, 900 IN THE YEAR

Of the International Harvester com
pany for ,the calendar ear 1907 shows
that its income from operation for the
year was $11, 228, 317, an increase OF
81, 220, 100 over that of the previous year.
From this amoun there was deducted
50, 007, 821 for renewals, improvements,
reserves for plant depreciation and ex-
tinguishment for contingent losses and
collection expenses, leaving a net In.
come for the year OF 1920, 400.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
ROBBERS BEAT AN
ACTOR TO DEATH

New York, June 16.-While a dozen
terrorized men and women looked on
from the windows Of surrounding
houses in West Twenty street
two hIghwaymen beat to death and
robbed a man claiming to be Albert
Crosby. Crosby was an actor and had
been playing in 1.-The Road to Yester-
day" He was still breathing when
witnesses OF the tragedy ran up to him
after the robbers had fled, but he died
I'm a hospital while the surgeons were
prsparing to trepan his shattered skull
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
BETTING RING Is
ORDERED CLOSED

New York. June 1.-THE betting
ring ut tho Gravesend track was or
dered closed today by the Jockey club.
Police Commissioner Bingham today
sent a large force to police to the
Gravesend race track with instructions
to prevent betting on the races.
Governor Hughes sent out notices TO
ali sheriffs to enforce the anti-raoe
track Gambling act which become law
on receiving his signature yesterday.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
TAFT TO HEAR RETURNS
AT CINCINNATI HOME

Columbus, o.. June 15.-Secretary
Taft plans to go TO Cincinnati next
Monday and will receive the news Of
the national convention at Chicago In
that city.
, II Is also understood here that In the
event OF Secretary Taft's nomination
for president q subcommittee OF the ma
convention to consult with him regard
Ing the selection OF a national chair
MAJ. -
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
~ANTI-BETTINC BILLS
HAVE BECOME LAW
Governor Hughes Signs Meas.
ures-Racing Men Will
Fight It to Finish.
CALLS ON sHERIFFs
TO ENFORCE LAW.

Albany, N. Y. June 15.-In a let
sSr today, addressed to the various
snerins In the state, Governor
hughes calls upon these officials TO
see that the provisions OF the anti
lace track gambling laws are en-
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
MILLIONAIRE NAMES OWN
SON AS CORRESPONDENT

Pawtucket, r. l.. June Manning
his own son as correspondent, War
rem Fales, a millionaire member Of the
cotton machinery firm Of Fales &
Janks, has begun divorce proceedings
from his second wife. who was Kath-
crime Harris, formerly Of the Edna
May opera company.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
BILLIk ESCAPES THE
MOOSE FOR 4 Time
Execution Postponed Until the
United States Supreme Shall
Act on Case.
BILLIk CHILD
IN APPEAL TO
DENEEN CHILD.

Chicago, June 15.-Edna Billik, the
pretty 10-year-old daughter OF Her
man Billik, condemned poisoner Of
the vrSsl family. wrote a Childish
Deneen, the n-year-old daughter Of
Governor Deneen, and sent II by
special delivery to Springfield. 1t
read:
Dear Little Friend: Won't you
please ask your papa to save my
poor, dear papa2 I love my papa
just as you love your papa, and he is
papa and I will pray for you and
your papa. Edna Billik.'
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
TORNADO IN KANSAS.

Emporia, Kas.. June ia tornado
passed over the southern part of this
county this morning, causing much
damage, put so far as known no one
was Injured. The town Of Madison.
near here, suffered worst.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18
RED RIVER BREAKS
OUT THROUGH LEVEES

> WI iHHOO1r
New Orleans, June 1.-THE Red
river has broken through the levee
near Westdale, 40 miles southeast of
Shreveport, submerging $4,000 acres OF
growing crops and drowning much
stock. QFta
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18

( Canada waters yielded last year
about 10000, 900 Holsters, half OF which
were canned. .
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-18

At a recent exposition In Lucerna
$4,000 different stamps Of various coun7
triss were on view.
The daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1903-19??, 1908-07-06

OF course the quality of cottonseed oil depends the
method of refinement. The N. K Fairbank Go. get
the very best oil produced in the country and their
factory has the exclusive process of refining
Cottolene is big improvement lard-beng digest
ible well giving better results in frying and
baking. 1t isn't necessary to tell you that lard is
hard to digest. The very thought of swallowing
tablespoonful of lard is enough to give person dy
spepsia Anyone could eat Cottolene without
hurting the stomach. 1t would be like taking swa
low of olive oil. People with very weak dgestons do
that for their health.
Most people don't realize the harmful effects of lard That
is because it is used in small quantities at time
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-01-21
Church Items.

The protracted meeting in the NJ. E,
Church South continues
Services in st. James Catholic Church I'd
Sunday of each month at a. m.
Shenandoah Junction Circuit and Shan
nondale; preaching, Sunday, January 26:
Fairmont, 10 a m; Chestnut Hill, 2:30 p
M; Halltown. 7:30 p. m.
Communion was observed in the Presby-
terrain church Sunday morning, following
the usual preparatory services. One new
member was received into the church on
certificate.
Rev. J. F. Kitzmeyer will preach in the
Baptist church next Sunday. The appoint
ment of Rev. DR.. Julian Broadus for that
date is. on account of his illness, indefinite
ly postponed
Fourth Quarterly Meetings of the NJ. E.
Church South will be held as follows: JEFF
ferson, Summit Point } Feb. 1916; Charles
Town. Feb. 1917; Shenandoah Junction,
(Halltown,) Feb 29-Nar. /; Shepherdstown,
Mar. 7-8.
Following is the order of services for Jeffer-
son Circuit: First Sunday Summit Point, II
a m; Beulah, p m; Kabletown. pm Sec
ond Sunday, Oakland, II m; Leetown, 8 p
m; Middleway, I'M. Third Sunday, Kable-
town, II m; Beulah, 8 p m; Summit Point.
rpm. Fourth Sunday, Middleway, II m;
Leetown, 8 m; Oakland, m. Fifth
Sunday, Middleway, II m; Summit Point,
ID m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-01-21
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-01-21
Make II Yourself,

There is SO much Rheum atisln here in
our neighborhood that the following a6-
vice by an eminent authority. who writes
for readers of large Eastern daily paper,
will be highly appreciated by those who
suffer;
Get from any good pharmacy one
half ounce Fluid Extract Dandelion, one
ounce Compound Kargon. three ounces
of Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. Shake
these well in bottle and take in tea.
spoonful doses after each meal and at bed
time, also drink plenty of good water.
1t is claimed that there are few victims
of this dread and torturous disease who
will fail to find ready reliefin this simple
home made mixture, and in most cases a
permanent cure is the result.
This simple recipe is said to strengthen
aud cleanse the eliminative tissues of the
Kidneys SO that they can filter and strain
from the blood and system the poisons,
acids and waste matter, which cause not
only Rheumatism. but numerous other
diseases. Every man or woman here
who feels that their kidneys are not
healthy and active, or who suffer from
any urinary troubles whatever. should
not hesitate to make up this mixture. as
It is certain to do much good. and may
save you from much misery and suffering
after while.
Our home druggists say they will either
supply the ingredients or mix the pre-
scription ready to take if our readers ask
them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-01-21
Business Locals.
visit Kahn's great sacr fee SALE

| visit Kahn's great sacr fee SALE
Hot coffee, 5 cts. at Brown Bros
Rides and cartridges at the Farmers Sup
ply Co.
wyeth's phosphate of soda 80 cts at Mil
ler's Pharmacy.
| Genuine Brown cultivators sod by the
Farmers Supply Co.
| All heating stoves are reduced to cost at
the Farmers Supply Co.
| The clean-sweep sale at Kahn's will be in
progress for go days only.
The National Citizens Bank will pay you
per cent on time deposits.
Your money draws per cent interest at
the National Citizens Bank.
Sweeping reductions in all our depart
ments, at Kahn's, Sadler block.
American and Elwood fence at bottom
figures, at the Farmers Supply Co,
Poultry supplies beef scrap, oyster shell.
grit, alfalfa meal, &C. C F Wall Co.
Great bargains in suits and overcoats at
Kahn's, leading clothier. sadler block.
Louisine paper. made by Eaten-Hurlbut,
25cts per pound at Miller's Pharmacy.
For Arst-cIass shave go to Thompson's
barber shop, door east of Jefferson hotel.
Buy your horse blankets of the Farmers
Supply Co. and get them OF reduced prices
Everything in mems shoes, rubbers and
felt boots at Marsteller's. one price clothier.
Peerless feed mills grind from to 90
bushels of ear corn. Sold by the Farmers
Supply Co.
A stitch in time saves nine. Repairing,
cleansing, pressing, dyeing and securing, by
Sachs 4 Co., Tailors.
One-fourth off on every suit and overcoat
in the house. The largest stock in the val
ley to select FROM at Kahn's. Sadler block. |
A good Jump-seat Carriage, in good con-
dltion and nice vehicle. will be sold at
bargain for cash. or for part cash and part
in corn. Enquire at SPIRIT office.