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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31
FELL FROM AN
eighth STORY
Well Known Little Rock Insurance
Man Meets Horrible Death.-Was
Native of Kentucky.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, July 31.-Af-
ter spending most of the night in his
office arranging his business, so he
could make a trip to Mississippi, to
check up agencies there, J. G. Wood,
general agent of the Des Moines Life
Insurance company, left the building
a short while, returning at Z o'clock,
tipping the elevator boy literally and
went humming to his office. Less
than ten minutes afterward his body
fell from the window on the eighth
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31

cepted very lucrative position as
teacher in English at the Louisiana
Industrial Institute at Ruston. La.
Misses Annie and Ruth Carter, jean
cite Currie, Luther Smith and George
Currie came home Friday night from
Brooksville where they have been at
tending house party given by DR..
and Mrs. Dan McInnis.
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There will be the usual monthly
meeting of the Hattiesburg Chapter,
Daughters of the Confederacy, on
Tuesday afternoon, August Bird, at
$3.50 o'clock in the Palm Garden of
Hotel Hattiesburg. All members are
urged to attend.
Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Campbell and
little daughter, Mary Louise, are in
the northern part of the state, where
they will spend a month.
Mrs. F. b. Woodley and little daugh.
ter Grace returned Friday night from
a visit to Union, Sebastopol and aWl-
nut Grove They were joined by Prof.
Woodley, who spent a week with them
accompanying them home.
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George R. F. Cotton, of johannes
burg, South Africa, is expected tomor-
row from New York, to join his fam
lily on First avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Mckenzie are
pleasantly located with Mr.. and Mrsr
Flyod Ames on First avenue.
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Miss Bertha Trotter has returned
from a visit to Ocean Springs. Miss
Trotter has as her guest Miss Marie
Ray, of Blue Mountain.
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Miss Mary Anna Allen left this
morning for Leakesville, Miss, where
she will be the guest of her uncle and
aunt, DR.. and Mrs. Sam Pool
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Mrs. J. A. Frazier left this morning
to spend a few days at Rawls Springs.
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Mrs. A. U. Montgomery and little
daughter Grace, are visiting relatives
in Talledego. Ala.
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Miss Kitty Glen Sullivan left Fri
day for a visit to Newton and Phila
delphia.
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Mrs. d. NJ Gatlin and Miss Elene
Gatlin returned Tuesday from a few
days visit in Virgins.
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Mrs. George Thompson, of Grange
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31
Parent Teachers Association.

Parent Teachers Association.
The Parent Teachers Association of
Ward Two will met. at the Court
Street Methodist church Tuesday af
ternoon at 4:30.
Every lady in this Ward is expect
ed to attend and a cordial invitation
is extended to other wards, and es-
pecially the young ladies'.
The plans of the congress are to
beautify the school ground, add fea-
lures, flowers and books to the rooms.
They need your encouragement so be
sure to attend. The following is the
program
Song.
Scripture Reading-Mrs. George
Thompson.
Prayer.-Mrs. ]. A. Damon.
Roll Call and Minutes.-Miss Evelyn
Cook.
& Song-Mrs. Leo Martin.
Music-Miss Bessie Cook and Mrs.
Walter Sampson.
Reading-NIrs. Stokes V. Robertson.
Ten Minutes Talk.-Rev. G. Thomp
son.
Ten Minutes Talk-Mrs. T. S. Jack
son.
Talk-NIrs R. B. Stapleton.
Report from entertainment commit
tee
Report from gentlemen managers.
Closing Prayer-Mrs. / p Trotter.
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Social and Personal
BOTH MES IS
Miss Dobbins' Party.

Miss Dobbns' Party.
A very pleasant evening was spent
Friday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. j. DoDbins on Arledge street when
Miss Ethel Dobbins entertained a few
of her friends.
Dainty refreshments were served by
Miss Ethel and Mr.. George Mcbride.
Those present were Misses Carter,
Gazette Batteese, Della Barksdale,
Ollie Norris, Ruby Batson, Fannie
Beddingfield, Carrie Barron. Messrs
Richard Thad Batson, Edgar Herring,
Maurice Lewis, Colt Horn, Ira Banks
dale, Buford Batson, Albert Bounds,
Frank Hilton, c. C. Davenport, Luth-
er and George Mcbride,
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Mr. and Mrs. Feldon Cook arrived
this morning from their wedding tour,
through New York and Pennsylvania
and are the guests of the formers
parents, Dr.. and Mrs. l. H. c. Cook
on Bay street. This afternoon DR..
and Mrs Cook will entertain at
o'clock dinner in honor of Mr.. Cook
and his bride.
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The news that Miss Martha ]. Bar
row, of Baton Rouge, will not return
to teach in the High School this winter
has been received here with great re-
gret, for she is an excellent teacher
and popular. Miss Barrow has ac-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31

Church services at IL a. m. and
8 p. N.
B. Y. P. u at 7 D. m.
Everybody cordially invited to at.
tend all TO these services.
E G. HIGHTOWER,
Supplying Pastor
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31

spent Thursday with Mrs. Thompson
on Court street.
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Miss Mandy Turnipseed, of Mesis,
spent Friday with Mrs. E. ]. Mitchell
on Main street.
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Mrs. j. E. Ellerbee will leave Tues
day for the markets.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31
Christian Endeavor,

The Christian Endeavor Society of
Bay st. Presbyterian Church meets
every Sunday evening at GAS at Bay
Street church Everybody cordially
invited, especially the young folks.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31

Broad Street Methodist Church.
Sunday school at GAS a. m.
Worship conducted by the pastor at
II a. m.
Epworth League rally service at s
p. N.
o. S. LEWIS, Pastor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31
Emmanuel Bantist Church

The usual services will be held to-
morrow. Preaching at IL a. m. and
1880 p. m. by the pastor. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31
Trinity Episcopal Church.

Trinity Episcopal Church.
Sunday school, ]. w. Hopkins, gu
perintendent, 10 o'clock a. m.
Morning prayer and sermon at II
q. m.
No night service.
Persons who are disposed are cor
daily invited to attend the services
GEO. S. GIBBS.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31

First Church Of Christ, Scientist.
Sunday school GAS am.
Wednesday evening, meeting at s
o'clock pm.
The public is invited. Christian
Science hall, 120 West Pine street.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31
CONGREGATIONAL Methodist.

Services at the church on West
Fourth street.
Preaching at II am and pm. by
Rev. w. P. Massey.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31

NOTICE-Ministers are requested to
furnish a notice of their church ser.
vices not later than 1920 o'clock each
Saturday morning.
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First PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Preaching services at IL a. m. and
7.5C p. m.
Sabbath Snhoo1 at OAR a m
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31

All persons who desire to do so are
cordially invited to attend all the
services.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31

First Baptist Church.
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Bible class, business mems class,
Baraca class for young men, Phiia-
thea class for young ladies'.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31

Court Street Methodist.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. N.
Service conducted by the pastor II
a. m. and p. m.
Junior League at 4 p. m.
Senior League at p. IN.
Cordial invitation extended the pub.
lie to attend any or all of these ser.
vices.
GEO. H. THOMPSON, Pastor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31

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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-31
Main Street Methodist Church.

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Morning service at HOO a. NJ, ser
mon by the pastor.
Bible Teachers Circle at 4:30 p. m.
Epworth League at Gas p. m.
Evening service by pastor. All are
invited.
A. F. WATKINS, Pastor.
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Catholic Chucrh,
Services tomorrow night Sunday
at 1880.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19

shs contract .shs court would coinpsl him to gay the pnns,pai p M an and s snssrsss ,s { sssn to 'G ih sEssss % Siadsr fss came procseding could bs had against the matter t ns failed to pay what he was
 sPsonase sanctionsd involuntary sersitude ss an obligation growing out of centract; it sanctioned the sxer- else Of . dQminion over the person and liberty of me pson ey the mater to 10 sSssss sSss ss,aaS G5 Even sns iss sp tsrinx into the peonage system was voluntary. It becomes involuntary. the moment the pson desired to withdraw and wac coefesd te perform the ser
 The essentiais of the labor contract under the Alabama statute are. mutual consent .of parties, the services con- rssss ' As CT ana Se sss eration therefor. After entering into bound to tho employer Tor an irdebt- S se0s erTce sf TSs tract can De rescinded only by mutual ness or on account of some injustice Souss % oR aia naSss Ss to psfzfor or if sSe srnpioye falls or, refuses to fulfll his part of the contract he is taxed with and forced to overcome a presumption of fraud and in case of his conviction, whioh invariably happens, the sheriff collects for the employer. from the fine of the employe. the principal and in- terest due under the contract. The same proceedings cannot be had against the employer if he fails to comply with the terms of his contract.
 The labor contract sanctions a pre- sumption of Intent to defraud as an obligation growing out of the contract and enforces Involuntary servitude by virtue of the presumption. The pro- visions of the amended statute oonsti- tutss q coercive weapon which enables hard labor or jail the enlploye or teh- the obligations under the contract. Le- gally whatever may be the status, oth- erwfse the ent-o.lng into the contract is involuntary Sace the peonage stat ute forbids consent.
 The statute. in violation of the thir- teenth amendment enforees invoiun- tary serwltude. not as punishment for crime, and is also repugnant to the peonage statutes in that the said stat ute of Alabama violates the fourteenth
 The fact that most of the Southern States possess labor contract statutes corresponding to that of Alabama, and that declaration that the Alabama law is void would affect those of the entire South. renders the issue of the utmost interest.
 Aeain, the charges that the law in A way effects system of slavery, gives the matter an unprecedented interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19
aREIL TRADING co.

Fs Us H0N o8d. EUDW1 1C0EN9 BT0s
 Sole Agency Fer the wsrId's most famous bFanas of bOttIed-ln-bona and blended whtsklss. Long distance phone Bss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19
CASE NOW IN SHAPE FOR
 U. s. SUPREME COURT
Decision Held to Be of Vital
 Importance.
sn First, Enstsnes Unifsd states su- prsns Court coaId Not Consiasr a1sttsr. But Decisien Toaay
 Makes PreIiminsry For-
 maIitses Perfect.

E Aionzo Bailey was found guilty of khe charge of breach of contract by khe jury in the City Court yesterday afternoon. From the verdict an ap- peal will be taken. conveying the pase before the Supreme Court of Al- hbama. where an attack on the labor pontract law nf Alabama will be made. hpon the grounds of its alleged viola kfon of tho Constitntioneof the United Eta4es.
 The case is held to be of vital im- poftance, even. by some students of khe law. to be of far more importance khan the prohibition light on which Ehs attorneys for the defense declare:
 This case presents | question of H. berty; question which involves d. rectiy or indirectly the liberty or Etghts of thousands Of citizens"
 If the contention of the. defeuse .ie lmuhel by the, Supreme Court. 1t win mean that Alabema. together with other of the southern States. has been operating under law which provides h citizen may be deprived of liberty br property without due process of law: which subjects the. person who falls under It's ban to involuntary ser- Witude; and whtch yioiatea essentially the Fourteenth Amendment of the Federal constitution.
 Tn0 grt2i m tnG. LILY (ouEt ySstbF- day was merely the Arst Of the test bf the Labor Contract Law. as en- bodied in Section 4T30 of the Code of Alabama. No defense was asserted. fine attorney for Bailey. who are Troy, watts and Letcher, and r. g. Ball. merely presenting . statement of facts. and asking for the affirmative eharRe, The jury, after receiving the charge of Judge Thomas. returned the verdict of guilty. from the evidence.
 The case has already gone to the Supreme Court of Alabama, on an ap-, peal from decision of Judge Thomas Dn . writ of habeas corpus. by which Aho freedom of the negro was denied; khe constitutionalty of the law was httachsA before the state tribunal. and upheld. An appeal was taken to the Supreme Court of the United States. but that court refused to decide. de- piaring that an, appeal from 8 habeae corpus could not properly be treated bysit.
 i PFoper Channel Predica1ea.
 Now, however. that the proper cham mel Is, predicated, through the trial bf yesterday. tho case Is in the desir- ed shape. ana in event of a decision hdNeges to the dsfense by the State Euprome Court, the Federal Supreme Court will pass upon it.
 Much attention was attracted to the q T 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19
TRIAL LNEARS THE END
LAWYERS ARGUE PHILLIPS CASE
 TO JURY.
Verdict tn Expected by Neon Teday--. Fillmore County Young Men Accused ef Taking H0rse
 sad Buggy.

Birmingham, Feb. 1S.--(Speclal)-. The arguments are now on in the crim. lnal court in the case of Wesley and Marvin Phillips, of Fillmore County charged with the larceny of horse and buggy from the Monarch Livery Stables in Birmingham on January 31, and it Ia expected that by noon tonior- row the jury will have been charged.
 Waite Gibson, one of the attorneys for the prosecution. made the first talk to the jury, presenting the case from the States standpoint.
 Tyler Goodwyn was the next speaker, being the first In behalf of the defend- ants. He had not completed his speech when court adjourned.
 Solicitor Harrington Hefiin will fol- low for the State and Captain Frank s. White win close for the defense and Frank Cahalan, Assistant Solicitor, will make the final speech for the prosecu- ton.
 Several witnesses were introduced today by the State in rebutta1 to that offered by the defense.
 Moses Jacobs, father of Bud Jacobs, was called today. He testified to prac- ticaliy the same thing that his son did about seeing the Phillips boys driving in the vicinity of Goodwatsr with a horse.
 Twin Hanna, who owned what be-. came known in the trial as BlaiF's mule. teatlfed to seeing young men who looked like the Phillips boys driv- ing the Blair mule.
 J. W. Mccarthy testified to the good character of Bud Jacobs, as did others.
 4 surprise was sprung when 1t was announced that the defense had 3 war rant sworn out for Bud Jacobs. eharg- ing him with perjury and bond was made by the accused.
 John Evans. a local nan, testified to seeing the Phillips boys at the Monarch stAhles in Birmingham
 James williams of Rollins. Luther Williams, his son, and John T. Rogers of HollIns, were called in to testify as to JacobB's character It developed that they reached Birmingham We'd nesday, the purpose being to offset the testimony produced with a view of tearing down the testimony of Jacobs, the man who was arrested for perjury.
 The defense put on another witness OF two and then the argument began.
 Charles Massey. one of the jurors, took i'll today and 1t waR necessary to give him medicine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19
ASKS COOPERATION
sHERIEF HOOD TO ENFORCE pRO-
 HIBETION RIGIDLY.
In Letters to Chaef of Police and Mayor
 Assistance In Catching Suspected Soft Drink Stands Is Re- aufred,

Sheriff Horace Hood yesterday sound cd the call for cooperation on the part of the city and county officials in en. forcing the prohibition laws of the Stata.
 Tn letters to Mayor ". M. Teague. and Chief Of Police Taylor, Sheriff Aood calls the attention of the olicials the prohibition laws are prevalent. and that the rumors point insistently to the proprietors o1 many Of the Montgonn- ery. soft drink stands as violators.
 He declares, in his letters. that the enforcement Of the laws Is !'up to- the three, and asks for the cooperation of the other two in ferreting out the vio- lators of the law.
 The letters were directed to the two officials late yesterday afternoon, and no time for answer from them has elapseds. There is no doubt, however. but that the two officials will render at once their services.
 The letter. as drafted. and sent to Mayor Teague and Chief Taylor is as follows:
 Dear air:->
 Rumors have come to me as they have doubtless reached you that the prohibition law Is being violated by some of the soft drink stands in this believe that many of thess soft the law. and are keeping faith with the county and city ofHicialR but there are others that are reported to be not only openly violating. but defying the law. I would be pleased to have your CO., and bringing them to punishment and ! feel sure you will do all in your power to assist in the good work of maintaining the dignity of the law as to the wisdom of the law prohibit ing the sale of whiskey and other in- toxicating liquors and beverages. there can be no difference among good citizens as to the duty of officials of the State. county and city as to the proper. and faithful enforcement of the law.
 With sincere regards, am,
 Very truly yours.
 Horace Hood.
 SherifY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19
Dandruff Cured Or.
 Your Money Back

drum. IL win stop falling hair. It will make the scaip clean and white, and free it from euy disease.
 It is the most marvellous and enl- cient hair dressing known. 1t will turn harsh. lusteress and uncontrol. fable hair Into soft, lustrous and beau tiful hair in one week. It is the fa- vorfte hair dressing of thousands of American women. who realize that no woman can be handsome without beau tiful hair4
 A large bottle coats 50 cents at drug gists all over America. D. c. Fowler sells 1t in Montgomery on the money back plan. The girl with the Auburn hair on every bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19
RaAbln ln btrsninrhnna !.

pr. Berf 5witz, of PhiladelpSla, Chan cellOr of the Jewish Chautauqua, one of the first graduates of the Hebrew Union College at Cincinnati, and some years ago Rabbi at Mobile, accompa- nied by Dr. Roaenau. of Baltimore who in addition to being rabbi at one of the large Jewish congregations, is pro-
 lessor of RabbinIcal 1iterature at the Birmingham tomorrow and spend the Sabbath here, en route to Mobile and New Orleans on a vislt. They will 0c. cupy the pulpit at Temple Emanuel FridaY night and Saturday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19
Max Ioae secona Len.

Birmingham, Feb. 1S.-(Special.) )-- age, lies ln a serious condition at a To- cal hospital and even if he does not icse his life he win have to lose his limb as the result of an accidental ceived the full shot from a gun. The peculiarly sad part of the shooting is that about a year and half ago the boy lost one of his legs by q railroad ieg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19
ASSAULTS A CONDUCTOR.
c. E. Mentgomery weundea by q
 TEaunn.

Birmingham, Feb. is-(Speclal. J. Claud E. Montgomery. a conductor on a freight train on the Alabama Great Southern RailFoad, was stabbed and painfully wounded today while coming Into the city, by a white man who was found stealing ride on the train
 When the conductor ordered the man to leave the train he showed light and cut the conductor.
 Teiegrams were sent up and down the road and A little later another con- ductor came across a white man who llled the description and it was neces- sary to shoot him to stop him: The Mills His injury is not dangerous.
 He was brought to Birmingham and taken to an infirmary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19
@Saa shis OAgers an OaEer withsut De eeas, gsthouH Red Tape or subeer xRge ef gay Ikisd.

If pariaian Sage does not cure dan- AruR. stop failing hair or itching of khe scalp iu two weeks, your druggist will give you your money back.
 Can any offeP be fairef than this7 Is Rhere an intelligent man or woman in this city troubled with dandruk who can afford not to accept this ofTer7
 Parialan Sage is not nostrum; ft Is the scientific preparation of one Of the greatest dermatologists now living.
 It will grow hair. It will cure dan-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19
Alabama PostmnsteEw ,

Washington, Feb. 1s.-(Speciai.)-- Postmasters appointed: Plnckard, Dale County William A. Campbell; Wins low. Autauga County, James C. Bishop.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-11-20
WILLIAM F. LAFFAN
CALLED BY DEATH
Deceased Succeeded Charles
A. Dana in Management of
New York Sun.


New York Nov I9-~-William f. Laf-
fan, publisher of the New York sun.
died today at his home in Long Island,
following an operation for appendicitis
performed on Monday
William Laffan was the Successor of
the late Charles A. Dana in the man
agement Of the New York Sun, and
the publisher of that newspaper for the
last twenty-five years. His home was
in Lawrence, J.. /.
Mr.. Laffan was born in Dublin, Ire
land, siNtytwO years ago, and after
completing his studies in Dublin uni
VersitN came to this country.
In 1870 he was made managing edi-
tor of the San Francisco Bulletin. but
to become editor and half owner Of
the Daily Bulletin. subsequently acquir-
ing full ownership Of that paper. While
in Baltimore he married the daughter
of Judge Daniel Radcliffe of Washing
ton, d. c.
Mr. I.affan was recognized as an
authority on wood engravings and
oriental porcelain. In 1905 he di-
rected the work of eataloguing the
Chinese porcelain in the collection of
J. Pierpont Morgan. and later the
Chinese porcelain in the Metropolitan
museum of art, of which ne was 4
trustee.
His first connection with the Sun
art critic. In 1884 he was elected presi-
dent of the Sun, and in 1900 purchased
the interest of the estate of Charles
A Dana in the sun Printing and Pub
fishing association and became presi-
dent of the association,
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-11-20
FINN LAID Low BY
THE MEN ON WATCH
Unknown Desperate Killed at
Garrett Ranch After the
Boy Escaped.

Boise. Idaho, Nov. f9.-The unknown
desperate who for twenty-four hours
held captive eventeeH-year-old Harry
Garrett in an upstairs room of the
Garrett ranch house, threatening death
to the boy should an attempt to arrest
him be made, was shot and killed this
morning at daybreak after the boy had
made his escape. Wearied by his long
vigil, the Finn fell into a doze and his
to jump from a window.
Half a dozen shots startled the
watchers. and moment later the boy
rushed from the direction of the house.
The man attempted to kill the lad
when he discovered what had trans
pired.
The Finnish Interpreter called on the
desperate to- surrender. but he refused,
and a fusillade of shots through the
floor of the room below that in which
he had taken refuge followed. Only
one shot was fired in return. Soon the
man fell to the floor, but recovering
himself he jumped from the window.
A perfect voIley of shots from mem
bers of the posse on the outside of
the house was fired as he appeared at
the window. and he fell. dying man.
He lived for two hours, dying while
being taken TO Nampa. An examina-
ton showed that the body was rid
died with bullets. The identity of the
foreigner has not been ascertafned. The
Garrett boy states that his capt0r con-
fessed to him that he was the man
who shot and seriously wounded Of
ficer Fleming at Nampa last Tuesday
morning. Fleming will recover.