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The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07
NEGRO CAUGHT
Murderer of Rocky Ford's
Marshal Found Sleeping
In Abandoned Par
sonage and Jailed

ceived here of the capture of Bob
Harris the negro who killed the chief
of police Of Rocky Ford and seriously
wounded the night watch On July 4.
Following the shooting Harris Is sup
posed to have hidden In some secluded
spot along the river until the follow
ing night when he took refuge in an
abandoned parsonage where he fell
asleep. Someone passing by over
heard his snoring and believing they
had discovered the murderer notified
the mayor who Immediately sent Off
GERS for him. They had no dl.liculty
In effecting his capture as he was not
awakened by their entrance and was
looking into the muzzles OF six shoot
ers when aroused.
The officers Immediately placed the
murderer In an auto and left town be-
fore many OF the residents knew OF
the cabture and soon had him behind
the bars In the county jail.
Below we give detailed account Of
the horrible affair.
Rocky Ford, July Al. Is. Craig,
chief OF police OF this city was shot
and instantly killed here tonight at
about II o'clock by Bob Harris, a
negro of this city, who also shot and
possibly fatally wounded Jake Kip
per member of the night police
force. Craig was shot first through
the heart and then In the hip and
Ripper was shot through the jaw,
tearing his face In frightful
manner.
The shooting took place In portion
of the city Inhabited by negroes.
Chief Craig and Officer Ripper had
gone to the neighborhood to arrest
Harris who was reported as creating a
disturbance. When they entered
Harris house the negro turned on
them and grabbed Chief Craig's revol.
yer from his pocket and tired killing
the officer Instantly, then firing the
second shot as his victim fell to the
floor. Harris then turned the gun on
Ripper and fired before that officer
realized what had taken place. Har-
ris then took the gun from Ripper
and with the one he had grabbed from
Craig and his own made his escape.
The other negroes in the neighbor-
hood took to cover and it was sume-
time before it was realized that Il
shooting had taken place, but when
it became known posses were organ
lied and sent In all directions In search
of the murderer.
Harris is a we'll known character in
this city and considered to be some-
what desperate. He has lived here for
some time and Is said to have often
been In trouble.
Police Chief Craig is an old resident
Of Rocky Ford and for the past two
years has been serving the city as
police chief. He is survived by II wife
and one daughter. During Craig's two
terms in office Ripper has served on
the police force. Ripper Is now in a
hospital and it Is believed that he will
recover.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07
Attempted Burglary

Sometime Saturday night burglars
attempted to force the safe in the
office Of the Foley Lumber company.
They knocked of the hinges, but got
no further. There was only a few
dollars In the safe. The work was evil
IDENTIFY that Uf amateur yeggman. No
arrests.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

Dr-J. D. Moore and family and Miss
Carrie Brown, a sister of Mrs. Moore
and DR.. Brown of this city, came down
from Pueblo Saturday and returned
Sunday accompanied by DR.. and Mrs.
Brown, who spent the glorious Fourth
with them.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

Last Sunday jolly picnic party
passed the day at Duck Creek. The
participants were j. R. Thomas and
family, NJ. S. Slaughter and wife, J. NJ.
and D. f. Bartlett and their families,
and j. A. Mast and family.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

The giant frecracker, "Big Ben,"
with his tiny brother, displayed in
the New Era's show window, attracted
much attention, and when fired on
Tuesday afternoon the shock was felt
clear up in Denver-not.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

Postmaster Bashor has received the
fixtures for the new office and they
are now In position. When stained
and vanished they will improve the
looks of the interior OF Uncle Sans
branch office wonderfully.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07
Office Removed

After Saturday. June oath, my Office
will be at the Alfred Swanson resi-
dence, two. blocks west OF the school
house, Ordway, Colorado.
II. G. SWIFT, Osteopath.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

Miss Pauline Klinkenberg enter
tained few friends Thursday after
noon at the home of her sister, Mrs
Will Gray.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

W. Fl. Curtis and wife returned Sat.
urday night from Greeley, Colorado
where they have been attending the
National Missionary Convention.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

Mrs. Robert Dunlap, who has for the
past month been visiting Mrs. Marie
Griffin, left Sunday morning for Den
yer, enroute to her home in Cripple
Creek.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

T. J. Kelley is now the owner OF two
more town lots, having purchased the
two adjoining his residence on the
corner Of Sherman avenue and Fifth
street. This property was purchased
of Douglas Fravel.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07
Tuesdays Games

The attendance at the two games
with Haswell on the Fourth was rec
ord breaker and those anticipating
witnessing good ball were not disap.
pointed. for both games were hotly
contested throughout. The morning
game started on with balloon ascen-
sion, the visiting team running In
seven scores first time up. Following
this the home team scored In every
inning up to the eight and shut out
the visitors after the second.
When the smoke cleared away the
score board looked like this:
l234567s9 R.H. E.
Haswell 100000 8 sll
Ordway 422l 22lOx IA 10 5
Batteries: Haswell. Newton, Da-
Wis and Meyers; Ordway, Dunlap and
Maxwell. Umpire, Chas. Olmstead.
Ordway made 10 hits during this
game, two Of which were home runs
by DenestsUn and Maxwell.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

The smiling face of Tommie Estes is
again greeting customers in Martins
drug store.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

J. N. and John Beatty were over
from ManZanOla Saturday.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

Mems hose at reasonable prices.-
Mrs. G. W. Colgin.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

A. F. Enyart was a passenger to tn,
"Pittsburg of the West" Wednesday
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

A. r. Widick spent the nationa
holiday in Denver.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

Mrs. Ulta Helms attended the meet
ing Of the normal institute in Lamar
last week.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

J. NJ. Carroll, accompanied by his
wife and child, were over from Rocky
Ford this week visiting friends.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

E. F. Greene made trip to Pueblo
Wednesday.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

Mrs. George Beaver is on the sick
list this week.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07
Local and Personal

Watermelons are on the market.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

L. a. Henderson and family drove
down from Colorado Springs Wednes-
day after spending couple Of weeks
with relatives.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

AL. G.. Roberts and wife left for
their home in Wiley Wednesday and
terminated their honeymoon part OF
which was spent with Al's mother,
Mrs. Sarah Roberts, OF this city.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07
Local and Personal

Harry Abel Of Sugar City was in
town Sunday.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

Arthur Grant concluded a pleasant
three weeks visit with his cousins,
Ferlen, by returning yesterday to his
home in Oxford, Wisconsin.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

The Haswcll boys are as gentleman
ly as they are speedy and the games
were both free from wrangling.
r. l.. Martin was kept busy on the
Fourth dishing up ice cream sodas for
the home ball players and in all gave
away 36 of them.
So far as we have been able to note.
Dummy" Rosson Of Haswcll, who
was signed by the Des Moincs team
has not been placed in the box, but is
being held as a reserve.
The Ordway base ball park is now
one of the best in this part Of the
statc-or any other part, for that mat
ter. With the level grounds, new
fence and grand stand, large score
board and enthusiastic roOters that
attend each game, Ordway is strictly
up to date.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

Walter Steen had to part with his
fathers auto the first of the week ow-
ing to the return of his parents from
an extended visit in the east.
The Ordway new era., 1911-07-07

The second game showed the teams
to be well matched and 1t was game
of give and take up to the seventh in
ming when the score stood TOD. The
scoring ended in the first half Of the
second when IIaswell made two runs.
Score Of afternoon game:
1913 / 5 7S9 r. II. E.
HaSwell lOl l0O220x g
Ordway 02Ul 0 Dol II
Batteries: Haswell. Hines and Mus.
sleman; Ordway, Denestson and Nc
Cleary. Umpire. Fred w. Rohl.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31
GENERAL BUREAU
OF INFORMATION
Of Al Meetings Of Churches, Societies,
fraternal Orders. Etc.

At tho Presbyterian Church. DR. william
Irvine, pastor. Sunday School every sunda,
morning at s:45. Services al II a M and
p m. Christian Endcayor. sunday ~evenin,
At 7.I5 O'Clock. The Earnest Workers SO
ciety announced every sunday. Churcl
located or corner Washington avenu,
and Main st,
At the Methodist church. Rev H 3 sprag
gins. pastor; Sunday School promptly a
s;4S, Services at III a m and 8 p nj; church Of
corner washington and Cotton SITS.
At the First Baptist church: Or o \
Edwards, pastor. Sunday school at e.45 a n
and services every Sunday at II . m and 7:s,
y m. Church on Howard st BYPU meet,
on Sunday at 6:a0 y ~.
At the Episcopal church. Rev George I
Myers, rector. Sunday school al the usua
hour. Services at II u m and SD M; churcl
on corner OF Howard and Church SITS.
Az the Catholic church, Mass on first sun.
days of month at 900 a m, second Sunday,
at 500 q m, on third SUNDAYS at 500 a nj; on
fourth Sunday the priest will be in Licking.
ton. Father Thos Mcnamara, pastor,
Az tho Christian church; Rev. w. X. Glenn
ents, pastor; Sunday school at 10 m and
services every Sunday at II M and 8 p IN
church on Wess Market st
The Kings Daughters Circle meets the
the frst Friday afternoon OF each month at
the Methodist church
The Pythians meet every Thursday even
Ing at Castle Hall, In the Dahmer building.
The Board OF Supervisors meet In the SUI
pervisors' room at the court house IN this
city the first Monday In every month.
The BOARD OF Aldermen meet on the frst
Tuesday OF every month at the City Hall.
The Masons meet ut the Masonic Han. over
the First National Bank, every Monday eve
ming OF each week.
The Odd Fellows meet every Tuesday eve
ming 10 the Dahmer building.
The EIks hold their meetings AZ The Elks
Home. on Washington ave, at $3.50 on Tues
dav evenings OF each week.
The " 0 WIS meet every Third Friday In
each month in the Dahmer building,
The Eagles meet every Monday night at
their homo on e Front.
Business League rooms are open At all
tim = during the day. on W Market street:
y aaley, secretary. Public stenographer AZ
League room from . . m to . m.
Banks open At 0 o'clock a m and close at
> m every afternoon except Saturday. when
close At I o'clock.
Mail 70 schlatsr and shellmound leaves
daily At noon.
Circuit court Is held In Greenwood every
January, Kay and November.
chancsry court convepe In xarch md
Police court Is held every afternoon at
Dity Hall at . o'ciock.
This city omcers are as follows. Latham
Ray. mayor; r Il Miller. chief Of police,
n nosmer. n u Young. b y Nichols.
" stcnhens andJno A shute. alder
men; X N Hicks. city cierks W Carr, street
commissioner; Messrs L Bonner. and
W Stack. pAtrolmen; W 7 Allen arc chief
md Chas Hamilton, IRE assistants; W b
Vinitord manager Light ard watsr plants
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31
Memphis 10. Greenwood 2.

Our 1911 pennant hopes sauntered MP
TO the Bluff City to take . mack whack
OF practice as guests Of the Memphis
southerns and were thrashed to the June
OF 10 to 2. Levertt and Calvert twirled
9 ours but were touched up rather
lively. Dodson got all the three hits
accredited to the 1910 champs. Another
clash takes place this afternoon and
Well and verneille will try their arms.
Our boys are reported as fielding tends
but weak with tine stick on that after
noon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Yes, G~wendolyn, there is such a
thing as q survival Of the f%ittest; its
a common old sociological PROPOSE
sition that all Of our old friends,
the philosophers, use to expound
to the others.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31
Easter Sunday Excursion

from Jackson and Greenwood and
Intermediate station to MEMPHIS,
TENN and RETURN, APRIL 10th, 1911.
0olng train leaves Greenwood 1917 >.
n. April 18th, returning train leaves
Z ?. m. April17th. LOW RATE
q sz.oo from Greenwood for round trip.
Bor further information call on Or adj.
William @. Lee, Ticket Agent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

uyou have trouble In getting rid Of
your cold yon may know that yon are
not treating il properly. There IL no
why ! cold should hang on for
weeks and II will not Il yon take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For
sale BY al dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31
GUS ARON Salesman

The delinquent poll list appears
in this issue Of The Commonwealth.
As a whole there has been a more
general payment Of the poll tax
than for the past few years. which
showed an enhanced interest in the
impending election.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Speaking Of conventions, the Sun
day School Convention goes to
Greenyille next year, the Grand
Lodge Of the K. P.'s to jackson in
avery few weeks, and the Bankers
TO Greenwood a short while after.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Mississippi boasts Of 10000 members
Of n Of the strongest F~raternal Insu.
rance Organizations In the country,
The Woodmen Of the World.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31
EVERYTHING TO HELP YOU 0 YOUR BEST AT EASTER.

There is no better place in this section in which to select vol Easter outfit
this store We offer broader assortment of uptothemmute merchandise than
is to be our anywhere ee. You Easter costume must be correct down to the
last deti-eyey article OF apparel should be in harmony with the rest
Our stock was never so large and varied It embraces all the essentials for
complete Easter outfits for everybody in the family. The most critical woman, and
the woman of thrifty inclination, can both find just what they want in our temen-
doMsa SotmenS
If you select our Easter needs here you have the assurance that yu will
be dressed as stylish as is possible and besides yu will be making a big saving in
costa as prices were never SO low for such hghgrade merchandise No matter how
much OF how little you intend to spend you'll always get the most for our
money here.
The offerings at this store win impress you with the truth Of the how
You owet to yourself to inspect every e caefuly-youIl profit greatly By Il.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

a class Of 100 will be obligated In
the woodmen Of the World here in
Greenwood within the next two weeks.
A low rate Is now In force. Sec the
local officers or any member Of the
local Camp for particulars.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

You will not have TO arids the gcatp
II you 90 In with the hundred GLASS
which will soon be placed in the local
Camp Of the woodmen q the World.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

A nan At the age Of so years can
carry 100000 in insurance in the
Woodman Of the World for 500 Der
month, sl2 90 per aunum.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31
Dates for Civil Cases.

Money court, first and third Tuesday.
Mlnter city court. arst and third Monday.
sch'ater court. first and third Wednesday
Green wood court, ars' and third Thurs
day.
Swift court, first and third Monday.
ltta Bsna court. second and fourth Mon
ny.
Morgan court. second and fourth Monay.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

The woodmen Of the World paid into
the State OF Mississippi alone during
1910, s427, 10000 as death claims.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31
For Sale.

one nice lot on the corner Of Henry
80, and Gillespie Ave. viii sell cheap
Il taken at once. Address Box 1871,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Thu Mississippi Press Association
and the ! Q. Q. r. convene at
Brookhaven next month, and this
progressive city promises largo
doings for them both.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Fhe membership Of the woodmen Of
the World in the states east Of the
Rocky Mountains amounts to $50. 900.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31
Dates for Criminal Cases.

Money court, Judge L y Frsdcricks. FIRST
and third Saturdays.
hinter city court, Judge J ] Sims, frst ana
third Tuesdays.
schlater court, Judge W n Ethridge, second
and fourth Wednesday.
Greenwssd court, Judge D p MONTGOMERY
every Friday.
ltta Bena court, Judge Il II Love, every
Thursday.
sidon court, JudseR " Hatch, second and
fourth SATURDAYS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

The woodmen OF the World own one
and q quarter million dollars In Missis-
sippi securities.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Acquire the habit Of concentrate
ing your trade at Greenwood. II
pays.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Library Day is April 10th, instead Of
18th as stated In an article on front
page.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Have you stuck that corn, and
more corn, in the ground yetp
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Dr.. Brill will lecture at the Synagogue
sunday afternoon. The public is cordial
ly invited.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Found.

On public road / Bunch Keys. con.
tanning 10 keys. Pay for this ad ard
get same at this Office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Our Millinery Salon has been trans
formed into a bower of beauty. Hun
dreds of lovely hats, IMPLYING the
dominant style-thoughts of the season
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Every dress shown here is new
and high-grade in every way. Splendid
materials, careful tailoring and styles
charmingly girlish, characterize these
dresses. Exceptionally good values.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31

Morgan court. second and fourth Monay.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-03-31
Dainty Dresses For Girls.

No such variety to be found
elsewhere. Women's Goats, Suits
Dresses of charm and grace
leach fashions latest style-word
rom the best makers in the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-13

ia that city alone during 1910. and in
only one Of this number was there a
sentence 10 hang.
When we remember that London
has over 100000 population. and for
these years ii averagel than one
murder a month. and then compare
this with the Chicago record. IT is
enough 70 cause the people and the
courts of America to consider this
matter and discover if they can the
cause.at the root Of the evil. 1t lis ap-
palliug, but nevertheless true, that.
While the population OF London is
more than four times as great as that
Of the entire state of Oklahoma. Yet
during the year 1911 in Oklahoma
county, thus far. twice as many per-
sons have been tried for murder al
were tried in the city Of London in the
year 1906.
These facts should cause every
intelligent and patriotic American to
stop and inquire as to the cause VI
this disregard Of law and fearful an
nual loss Of human life It should
cause the courts to seriously consider
as 70 whether or not the judicial sys.
tenn Of America does not need reor-
ganizing When a man kills anoth-
er n England the chances Of his es.
cape from punishment are exceeding.
ly small, and the probability Of his
speedy prosecution and execntlrn
stafes him directly IN the face. It can
not be denied that this exercises a
wholesome and restraining influence
upon lhe passions OF men. and re.
suits in respect for and confidence in
the law, and consequently protection
TO society,"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-13
STOPPING THE LoOPHoLEs
iN THE LAW.

Lawyers and jurists Ia the country
from President Taft down. have been
hammerina III our antiquated, cmm-
- system oi criminal procedure,
Raicb offers one Of the most serious
obstacles 10 tile roofing out of law
iessness. but reform proceeds slowly
il the technicaliHes Of the law. Grim
inals find convenient refuge from
s@6y storm that blows, and hence
they have little hesitancy in plying
their Unlawful trades.
The criminal court Of appeals of
Oklahoma has acquired nationwide
fame By a Zine of decisions in which
tie judges have refused to recognize
teehnicaliues as grounds for reversal.
unless ii is shown that the substan-
tiai rights Of the defendant are al
feeted. In q recent decision offirming
a sentence in a murder case. Judge
Henry NJ Furman discusses the gen
eral phase Of the proposition as ne
las in some former opinions. bringing
out some statistics which are famiI-
iaf to students Of law. but which are
truly startling when their full import
is considered.
The mach needed reform in Grim
inal procedure viii not get along as
fast as Il should until it IS backed BY
strong public sentiment We trust
that every citizen viii read the fol-
lowing extract from Judge Furmans
decision
There are already too many loop
holes Tor the escape Of the guilty in our
system Of Jurisprudence. In our udg-
ment this is the prime cause Of the
want Of respect FOR the law and the
lack Of confidence in the courts which
pergade our people. and also for the
low esteem IN which human life is
held in America We have before us
judicial statistics Of England for The
years 1909. 1909, 1906 and 1906. pre-.
aented IN both houses of parliament By
command Of the king These statistics
SHOW Tor die years 1903 and 1904 only
eleven persons were tried for murder
in the city Of London IN 1905 only
ten and in 1905 only eight persons
were so tritd They also show that
during these years 80 per cent Of the
persons tried foa crime In England
we're convicted We have no Official
statistics IN the United States but
according to the chcago Daily Trib.
me Of December 81, 1910. excluding
suicides and lynehings during the
sear 1919. as reported in newspapers
Of various states and territories Of the
union. 1875 persons died by personal
violence. The official report Of the
general superintendent Of police in the
city Of Chicago shows 2o2 homieides
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-13
woRk wlLL sooN srAar

After you take DR. Kings New Life
Pills, and you'll quickly enjoy their
fine results. Constipation and indi-
gcsiion vanish and fine appetite re.
turns. They regulate stomach liv.
er and boeels and impart new
strength and energy 70 the whole sys.
tenn. Try them Only 25c al Brown
& CO.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-13

Doubtless many newspaper readers
who are surfeited with the Hyde trial
proceedings sympathize with the juror
who in desperation flew the COOP TO.
escape hearing any more OF It.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-13

The Enid Morning News is among
the newspapers opposing the Aiken
school killing bin and Walter Fergu-
osns Cherokee Republican is also
against it As far as we have oh.
served the measure is receiving soant
support from the press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-13

Il looks Ike that even the republic
ans are beginning to realize that
Tait's case is hopeless. They are now
showing a disposition to can on
Bwano Tumbee 10 save them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-13

The promoters Of the Aiken bill
will have 10 reckon with the women Of
the state when they attempt to abol.
ish the Girls Industrial Institute and
College.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-13

Watch the roll Of Chisholm trail
boosters grow. The jurors who have
been passing on the eases Of the
booze dispensers are lending valuable
assistance in this great movement.