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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THIS is to give notice that the subscriber
l. Sidney II. Henry, hath obtained from
the Orphans Court Of Dorchester county. in
Maryland. letters teStamentgry on the per-
sonaI estlte of William 5. Muse, late of Dor
chester county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing ciai ms against the deceased are warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers there
of legally authentica ted, to the subscriber,
on or before the 9th day OF NoVem Der next;
they may otherwise, by law, be excluded
from all benefit OF said estate.
Given under my hand this 2nd day of May,
1871. SIDNEY h. HENRY,
Executor of " III. =. Muse, deceased.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
EXPLOSION Wrecks Erie Theater.

Explosion wrecks Erie Iheater.
Erie, Pa, May 25.-The entire front
wall of the Park Opera house, the
largest theater building in the city,
Was blown out by a gas explosion.
Guy Sweet, who roomed in the build
Ing, was fatally burned and half a
dozen other persons were slightly in,
iured. The building caught fire, but
the flames soon were extinguished.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
Now You Want to Know

how and why this saving is especially made
for you only at KINGS. We are by far the
LARGEST SHIPPERS OF HORSES,
Maryland, which must make us the LARG-
EST BUYERS, necessarily at LOWEST
WHOLESALE PRICES, which means a
profit cut Off, which YOU SAVE.
We own all of the buildings and ground we
occupy, therefore we don't have any high
rents to p4y, which is another expense cut
of, which YOU SAVE.
We are close to you and expensive trans
portation is another item, YOU SAVE.
This is only one branch of this immense
esta blishment and we don't have to depend
entirely on it for we have in connection the
LARGEST COMBINED HIRING AND
LIVERY DEPARTMENT, CARRIAGE DE-
PARTMENT, WAGON AND HARNESS
MANUFACTUR RING DEPARTMENT IN
THE WORLD. so THERE IS A SAVING
THE SMALL DEALER c. NOT AFFORD.
We appreciate your patronage and always
have on hand in Baltimore, SO close to your
home too, about.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
CARRIED OFF BY BALLOON
German Officer Leaps to Safety From
Runaway Gas BAD,

Runaway Gas Bag.
Ingolstadt, Bavaria, May 25.-An Of
in scT ride ID when military captive baf
loon broke loose from its anchorage.
The officer was a novice at balloon
ing and was unable to manipulate the
gas valve. Finally, when the balloon
had reached a height of $500 feet
the officer clambered to the top of the
gas bag and succeeded in wrenching
open the valve. Then the balloon be,
gan a headlong descent near Munich,
which is fifty miles distant from In
golstadt.
AS the balloon was nearing the
ground it's occupant jumped into a
tree and was only slightly injured.
Relieved of the mans weight, the bal
loon again assembled and was later
found near Innsbruck, Austria.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
ASSASSINATION PLOT

All Members of the Chinese Court
Marked For Death.
Victoria, B. c., May 25.-News was
brought here by the Tamba Maru OF
the discovery of plot at Pekin to as
sassinate all the members of the Chi
lese court
Seventy Chinese were arrested at
Z theater in Pekin while they were
engaged in making preparations for
the coup.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
Gates to Testify at Steel Probe.

Washington, May %. - John w
Gates has been summoned to appear
Saturday before the house steel trust
investigating committee to tell what
he knows of the taking over of the
Tennessee Coal and Iron company by
the United States Steel corporation.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
Military Honors For Governor Wilson

Military Honors For Governor Wilson.
st. Paul, Mimi, May 25.-For the
first time in Minnesota's history the
governor of another state was received
with full military honors when Gov
ernor Wilson, of New Jersey, st.
PauTs guest, was given a salute of
seventeen guns upon his arrival at
the state capital, where he held pub.
lie reception to 1000 persons.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

COMMENCING May the first, Harry C.
~ Orem and ThOS. ii. Mcguire will have
an interest in the Coal, Wood and Oil bust
ness of Geo. w. Woolford II Co., and the
oyster Packing business Of Mace, Woolford
Il Co. AS it will De necessary to close the
books of the old firm, hope that all those
that owe me will make prompt settlement,
and all those that have bills against me will
please call and get their money.
All the mem bers of the new firm will give
their active attention to the business, am l
no pc the public will be as liberal with their
patronage to them as they have been with
me. GEO. W. WOOLFORD.
4-2I-lm.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
Standing of the Clubs.
TRI-STATE LEAGUE.

At Reading, 6; JOINS
town, 4. atteriees-Northrop, Phil
bin; Topham, Ketter:
At Harrisburg -Wilmington, 3; Har-
Iisburg, 1. Observation-Disclosures, Iher-
re; Fittery, Mays.
At Altoona s; Lancaster,
(. Batteries-Chabek, Mckinley, Scott,
At York-York, 2; Trenton, 0. Bat
tsries-Kull, Kerr; Smith, Carter.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
PORTUGAL EXPECTANT
Uprising In Favor of King Manuel Is
Looked For.

Looked For.
Washington, May 25.-Political con-
ditions in Portugal are serious, &C.
cording to a dispatch received at the
state department from George L. Lo-
rillard, charge d'affaires at Lisbon.
The dispatch says that there is dan
ger of an uprising of monarchists who
wish to restore King Manuel to the
throne and re-establish the former
system of government.
Four war vessels and two additions al
regiments of troops have been sent to
the northern part of the country,
where it is expected that the monar-
chist movement will take place.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
Standing of the
NArIONAI LEAGUE,

At Brooklyn = Brooklyn, 4; Pitts
burg, 0. Batteries-Schardt, Miller;
White, Steele, Gibson.
At New York-New York, 2; Clncln-
natl. /. Batteries-Marquard, Myers;
Casper, McQuillen, Clarke.
Al Boston-Chicago, 4; Boston, z.
Batteries Mcintyre, Archer; Mattern,
Raridon. MIL
At Philadelphia-S st. Louis, 4; Phll,
sdeIphia, 2. Batteries-Golden,. Bres-
nahan; Moore, HUMPHREYS, Doom.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
Guantanamo Talk bv Taft.

Washington, May 25. = President
Taft accepted an invitation to address
the Mountain Lake Park ChautauQua
association, at Mountain Lake park,
Maryland, June 25.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25

A New York judge advised liti-
giants over a property to effect
settlement before the costs and the
lawyers got the property. Is this
professional courtesy?
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
ADMIRALS TOKIO'S GUESTS

Japanese Entertain Hubbard and Sue
cessor, Murdoch.
Toxic, May 25.-Mayor Ozaka gave
q dinner on behalf of the city of Toxic
to Rear Admiral John Hubbard and
Rear Admiral Joseph B. Murdoch.
The banquet was part of the pro
gram which the Japanese authorities
had prepared in connection with the
turning over of the command of the
American Asiatic fleet by Rear Ad
miral Hubbard to Rear Admiral Muir
dock.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
BASE BALL SCORES.
Following Is the Result OF Games

Following Is the Result OF Games
Played Yesterday.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
At st. Loius-St. Louis, 1; Boston,
0. Batteries = Petty, Clark; Wooo'
Al Observation-Disclosures 9; Cleve-
land. /. Batteries-COombs, Thomas'
Hardness, Smith.
At Chicago-New York, 5; Chicago'
:. Batteries - Brockett, Calo"eh'
Blair: Olmsted, Payne.
n Detroit-Detroit, g.; Washing
ton. s III innings). Batteries-WorKs'
Stanage; Groome, Henry.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25

The man who sleeps outdoors
may be doing a splendid thing for
himself, but he appears to be anxi-
Gus to do as much Boosting as the
man who takes cold bath every
morning.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
Avoid Frauds.

A paint fraud is paint that looks
fair for a year or so, and then
makes repainting necessary.
Don't waste your money and in
jure your property.
The l.. e NJ. Paint has been in
use for thirty-five years.
You make one half of it by add
ing ga of a gallon of Linseed Oil
to each gallon. 1t then costs about
$3.50 per gallon, and is the best
paint that can be made.
Our sales agents are Phillips
Hdw. Co., Cambridge, Md.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
Lost and Found

T .OST:-A bar enameed for-get-me-not pin,
II with small pearl in center. Reward if
returned to the Banner. .-lS-tf
T OST OR STRAYED-Gue Bay horse, white
- nose and white hind foot, and stands
about 10 II hands High.-R. :. Harris. 5-22-2t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
Wanted.
For Rent.

STORE FOR RENT-Ifi Rice ST; now oc-
~ cupied rs shoe and gents furnishing store.
Arrangements can he made for immediate
possession. Anniv to Milton S;ulIiVane.
a26-i i'm.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
WEATHER EVERYWHERE.

Observations of United States
weather bureaus taken at 8 p. m.
Yesterday follow:
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25

A Youngstown, o., horse, has been
equipped with a set of false teeth.
We are wondering whether he
keeps them in a glass of water on
the bureau at night.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
Foley
Kidney
Pills
What They VIII Do for You

What They VIII Do for You
They will cure your backachs,
strengthen your kidneys, cor
rect urinary Irregularities, build
up tho worn out tissues, and
eliminate tho excess uric acid
that causes rheumatism. Pre-.
vent Bright's Disease and Dia-
bates, and restore health and
strength. Refuse substitutes,
For sale by all druggists.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Cornet. Apply at L. W. Mer.
- TICK
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25

FOR SALE-2 antique mahogany tn bics in
good order Apply to +. O. Bryan. near
town. 5-S-tf
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1911-05-25

FOR SALE---Cheap; , showcases, l large
coffee mill, pr. counter scales, l nice
chip beef cutter. Geo. W. Mcekins, oppo-
site pOStOtiCe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
IS PAINTING
WITH EXCITEMENT
Ambassador Lelshman's Gold Braided
Court Trousers Have Disappear
ed on Eve Of the Big
Ball.
HAS HAT ANS SWORD
May be Forced to Dance the He'de'
burg Swing With a Barrel
Strapped to His
Waist.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
BERLIN, Dec. 20.-Who's got John
G. A. Leishman's gold braided court
trousers and what is he to wear to the
court ball Dec. 27?
That question is causing excite
ment in the American embassy. Re-
Gently Leishman went to London and
ordered an outfit from the court tail
or. When the apparel arrived. the
coat, waistcoat, cooked hat and
sword were all that could be worn,
but the trousers-Ah there was the
rub. They were too tight for the
ambassador.
The trousers were sent back to
London, where they were hurriedly re
constructed. The tailor expressed
them to Berlin, but they failed te
reach their destination. 1t is too late
| to get another pair from London, ant
Leishman cannot ger another pal
here that will match his coat. Henc'
4 the worry.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
CORNER STONE
AND BANQUETS
President Taft In New York City To-
day With Busy Program
Before Him.

IUnited Press Leased Wire service.l
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-President
Taft arose late today for strenuous
program, including laying the corner
stone of a settlement house for the
blind. and banquets tonight of the
Automobile Club of America and the
Brooklyn Young Mems Republican
club. He returns to Washington at
midnight.
Republican leaders, endeavoring to
settle the squabble involving State
Chairman William Hawkins, called on
the president today. Christmas shop
ping and an automobile ride may also
make the president buster.
| Great elation was expressed today
by the president over the ratification
by the senate of his action abrogatine
the Russian passport treaty. To call
ers he indicated that he considers the
senate's action sufficient, without con
currence today by the house in the
Lodge resolution.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
Mabray, Executive Head Of the Big
swlndIlns Gang on Witness stand
In Trial Of Ben
Marks.
ALWAYS WON MONEY
Police Protection In Council Bluffs
Was First Glass While Marks
Paid Attention
To 1t.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l I
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 20.-John G. Ma
bray, leading spirit and executive
head of the big Store" swindles, was
put on the stand at Council Bluffs as
the star witness for the state in the
prosecution Of Ben Marks for alleged I
conspiracy in connection with the
operations of the gang.
Mabray held his composure through |
out the examination. The operations
of the gang were gone into from every
angle. All through the testimony the
ease with which these swindlers duped
the mikes" and fall guys was
revelation.
Attorney Organ called the fake ath-
letic contests stealing the victims
money" Mabray stubbornly referred
to it as winning from the mikes"
He called the boxing exhibitions and
fake prize fights play"
| "My version of it is that we were
sporting organization and that we
won the money! said Mabray.
! Mabray said lie was born in Missis-
sippi, later moved to South Dakota
and then to Crawford, Neb. His oc-
cupation was playing cards and SELL
ling diamonds"
4 When pressed closely about where
he got the. diamonds he said: Il got
many from Tom Dennison. l always
! bought them and paid for them.
Mabray became acquainted with
Marks when he first came to Council
: Bluffs in 1898. At that time he was
part owner in gambling house. About
this time he was divorced from his
first wife and married again in Kan.
sas City.
"Is it not true that she got di
: vorce because you We're running
around with other women?'
"No sir said Mab1ay.
"Did you ever hear anything about
your first wife throwing acid in an
: other woman's face?'
! No
g Mabray testified that Marks secured
q police protection and guaranteed tt
the gang freedom from any interfer
: ence while in Council Bluffs. One
l. time, it was testified, when new
! policeman poked his inquisitiye moss
j. in the door where mike" was beini
n separated from his money. MaDra'
e chased the officer away and the mex
= day took up the matter with Marks
l. Marks went higher up, 1T was stated
and from then the gang was let alone
/ The witness stated that he though
s the winnings" for 1907 were abou
. $4,000 and for 1908 approximate
n $10S,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20

shuster Gets Word From the Gar
That His Home Is to be Sur
rounded by Soldiers
Very Soon.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
TEHERAN, Dec. 20.-The Persian
cabinet resigned today, following the
action Of parliament in refusing to
permit the dismissal OF W. Morgan
Shuster, the American treasurer-gen-
eral.
Cabinet members opposed the course
of parliament in retaining Shuster,
and have been accused Of selling out
to Russia. The formation of a new
ministry, of ultra-democratic character
which will support Shuster, is predict
ed
A dispatch from Kasbin says Rus
sian troops are preparing to advance
upon Teheran tomorrow. Shuster has
received warning that the czar's
soldiers will surround his home tx
prevent him from performing officia
duties.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
UPTON SINCLAIR
GETS NO DIVORCE
Motion for Decree is Refused and
Pleadinss Must be Made
Over Again.

\ UNITED Presc Leased Wire Service.l ]
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Refusing to
confirm the recommendation of Ref
cree w. S. Kelly that Upton Sinclair,
the author, be given an absolute di-
vorce from his wife, Meta Fuller Sin
clair, on the ground that she had com
mitted statutory offense, with Har.
ry Kemp. Kansas poet, Supreme
court Justice David today denied the
motion for a decree. Sinclair will now
be forced to go through the whole
case again before another referee.
The denial of the motion was on th'
ground that the referee had permitte,
Sinclair to exceed the legal limita
tions in giving his testimony relative
to the relations he claimed existed
between Mrs. Sinclair and Kemp.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
WANT TAFT TO
END THE BUTCHERY
President is Asked to Put Stop to
the Turko-Italian
War.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
NEW YORK, Dec. 20-President
Taft today was asked to exercise his
good offices to end the war between
Italy and Turkey. The plea for media
ton was made by DR.. Lyman Abbott
editor of the Outlook, of which Theo.
dore Roosevelt is contributing editor
and DR.. Mary Eddy, famous woman
surgeon, who is engaged in medical
work in Turkey.
The president took the matter un
der adyisement. but gave no intima
ton as to his probable course. DR.
Abbott pointed out to him that under
The Hague conference, any nation is
empowered to offer to act as media
tor to end war.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
THE WEATHER.

For Keokuk and vicinity: Rain or
snow tonight and probably Thursday.
High easterly winds.
For Illinois: Snow or rain In the
northern, rain in the southern por-
ton tonight and Thursday. Warmer
tonight Colder in the south portion
Thursday. High east to southeast
winds, becoming variable.
For Iowa. Snow or rain tonight and
probably Thursday. nigh easterls
winds.
For Missouri: Rain in the south
rain or snow in the north portion to
night Thursday unsettled and cold
er. High shifting winds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
Weather Conditions.

The eastern field or high pressure
has passed to the northeastern coast,
where the weather is generally fair,
and slightly colder.
4 The advancing southwestern depres-
sion forms marked storm center in
Oklahoma this morning, which has
been attended by snow over the south
ern half Of the great plains and
mountain region, and rains in the
southern states, which have been
heavy at Galveston and New Orleans
Conditions indicate rain or snow fol
this section tonight, and probably
Thursday with high easterly winds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
Receivers Get Busy.
UNITED Press Leased Wire servfc

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
ST. LOUIS. Dec 2o.-Receivers for
the Wabash Railroad, F. A. Delano, q
B. Pryor and w. K. Bixby appeared
in the United States circuit court to
day for preliminary instructions re
garding the receivership. Delano and
Pryor arrived in town last night and
Immediately held a conference with
Bixby who had spent the day in ex
animation of the Wabash books.
It is understood that the formal re
organization and qualification of the
receivers by the court VIII take place
today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
inma central Sold.

/ United Press Leased Wire Service.l ]
NEW YORK, Dec. 2o.-The Mime.
apolis and st. Louis Railroad company
today formally took over the control
of the Iowa Central, its leased and
operated lines, according to an an
nouncement by President Newman
Erb. of the M. G ST. l..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
Mayo Out in Ten Days.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
NEW YORK, Dec. 20-Dr Charles
H. Mayo. famous Rochester, Mimi.
surgeon who underwent an operation
Saturday for apeedicitis, is improving
rapidly and according to his physicians
will be cut in ten days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
Throuah the Ice.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
MADISON, Wis, Dec. 90 Through
the sudden breaking of new ice on
Lake Monona here, Henry P. Howe, OF
Barron, Wis, was drowned, and AL
bert j. Dexter. OF Sun Prairie, rescued
half frozen. Today it was said Dex-
ter would recover. The accident oc-
CURED late last night. Both youths
were freshmen at the University OF
wisconsin
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
Costs and profits Of mans
$25 fancy. worsted ready made
suit-From the tariff boards re-

Costs and profits of a mans Z
$2o fancy worsted ready made Z
suit-From the tariff boards re- 4
; port;
Cost OF raising wool in Ohio 4
; s1.55.
, Farmers profit s.6s.
. Wool brokers' commission I
: sls. (
= Cost of making cloth $2.1S. 4
= Woolen manufacturers profit
. 1929. I
= Trimming, Innings, etc. s2.T7.
. Cost of making suit 1914.
= Office expense, overhead
= charges, ETC., SLIP.
= Clothing manufacturers sell
= ing expense s1.91.
= Clothing manufacturers pro-
= fit s2.1S.
: Retailers expenses and profit !
= $3.50.
= Price to consumer s25oo.
AAAA - AA q a ,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
SELF Murder Attempted.

OCib tvo'0O NkASHtPkSds
limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
BOSTON, Dec 20.-Rev. Clarence
v. T. Richeson, accused OF the mur-
der OF Avis Linnell, his former sweet
heart, attempted self murder in his
cell in the Charles street jail this
morning by gashing. himself with a
piece of tin.
A severe wound was inflicted, and
the county medical examiner and
physicians who were called into the
prison fear that the, accused minister
will not live to face his trial, which is
scheduled to begin on January Is.
It has recently been reported that
the wealthy Edmands FAMILY had turn
ed against Richeson who was engag-
ed to marry Miss Violet Edmands at
the time Avis Linnell was found dying
from cynadie Of potassium poisoning
in the bathroom of her apartment in
the Young Womens Christian Associa-
tion in Boston. This, coupled with
the great fear that has recently over
come Richeson, due to the Tightening
Of the states coil of evidence, Is be-
lieved to have prompted his desperate
act today.
Avis Linnell, pretty little choir
singer. was found dying in bath
room of her apartment in the Y w.
G. A. in Boston, Oct. A. The county
medical examiner found that death
was due to poisoning by cyanide OF
potassium Richeson had previously
been engaged to marry the girl. but
had just announced his engagement to
Miss Violet Edmands, daughter of the
Chestnut Hill millionaire. He was ar
rested at the Edmands home on Oct
20, on the testimony of a Newton
druggist, who told the police Richie
son had bought quantity of cyanide
of potassium few days before the
murder Of the girl, saying that ne
wanted to kill dog
Druggist Hahn said Richeson had
asked him to keep the fact OF the
purchase of the poison secret.
Through score OF developments
subsequent to the arraignment of thu
pastor. the congregation OF the I'm
manuel Baptist church In Cambridge
stood loyal to the minister and re
peatedly refused to accept his resigna
ton, Finally, when he was indicted
Tor murder. the resignation was &C
cepted.
Richeson a few months before tn
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
Daily River Bulletin.
Stage. Height. Cnange. Wea'h'r
River Forecast.

The river will remain nearly sta
tionary or fall slowly at Keokuk dur
ing the next forty-eight hours.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
ocal Observations.

10 I pm. 30 81 az NE Clear
20 Z am. !. 5000 81 E Clear
Mean temperature, Dec. 10, "a.
Highest temperature, sc.
Lowest temperature, 81,
Lowest temperature last night, 30.
FRED z. GOSEWISCH,
Observer
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-20
There is No Escape From
Confession But Suicide"

y . d.
death Of Avis Linnell, came to Boston
from Hyannis, where he had been
pastor of a small congregation. Avis
was the principal singer in his church.
They became engaged, but Richeson
said the engagement was broken off
when he took the Cambridge pastor
ate. Soon after. the Linnell girl came
to Boston to study music. Her friends
believed her engaged to the preacher
and she spoke constantly Of Richeson
Upon her death they notified the
preacher, but he declared he was moi
interested in the girl beyond the fac
that she had been member OF his
congregation. His conduct aroused
suspicion which resulted in his ar
rest