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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-19

erty. Briggs left this city on an
early morning special train with
several Omaha police officers. They
left the train at Springfield about
fifteen miles south of here and there
learned of the movements OF the
convicts. The men had broken into
store at Murdoch, between this
city and Lincoln, and stolen guns,
ammunition and clothing, and of
this fact the officers were appraised.
CHASE BEGINS.
It was learned that the men were
on their way north, with Albright,
an Omaha suburb, as their destina-
ton, and the chase then began.
Chief Briggs secured fast livery
team at Springfield, Sheriff Chase al
so had good team and Sheriff
Hyers OF Lincoln Joined the party.
Three miles out of Springfield the
posses learned that the convicts had
forced James Blunt and his wife to
give them breakfast and furnish a
team and wagon, with which they
hoped to escape to Albright. The
chase began at once. Every man N
the party was heavily armed with a
rifle or revolver. The rural tele-
phone played its part in the chase
and the pursuers were able to learn
from farmers homes along the
route of the progress of the desper-
ate men. Reaching point eight
miles from here the officers came up
to the vehicle carrying the convicts
near Mowinkle school. Young Blunt
was forced to lash his horses into
a run, but the officers kept up the
chase until they were within a few
hundred yards of the fleeing con-
victs, then Chief Briggs driver,
who led the rest of the party, balk-
ed and refused to drive further.
Briggs himself grasped the reins
and whipped the horses into gal
lop.
BLUNT FIRST VICTIM.
When they were within hum
dred yards of the pursued men
Briggs and Tronton opened fire
with their rifles. From that time
until Morley finally surrendered it
was a dashing fight over three miles
of rough country roads. The three
convicts were armed with shotguns
and revolvers. The shot came rat
Ting into the faces of the pursuers
and their horses, while the revolver
bullets were poorly aimed and were
spent in the snow drifts on either
side Of the road. Finally there was
q halt, when Young Blunt toppled
back into the wagon, the victim Of
a bullet. Chief Briggs jumped from
the buggy in which he was riding
and with deliberate aim fired at the
men in the wagon. Meantime 9TH
err members Of the posse came up
and joined in the fusillade against
the desperate men. John Dowd was
the next to fall. 1t was at first re-
ported that he had taken his own
life with a shot in the temple, but
Chief Briggs believes he was a vic
tim of one of the bullets from the
posse. Taylor was the next to fall
md then Charles Morley. the third
threw up his hands in tok-
IN of surrender.
Chief Briggs, who was leading
he party, shouted to Morley:
Drop that gun or we'll blow your
lead off. Morley, who held aloft a
zig double action revolver, dropped
t and Briggs ordered him to come
Onward with his hands up. This
dorley did and Briggs took a sec
md revolver from his pocket when
lie approached. Not knowing just
What had happened Briggs demand
d of Morley the surrender of the
Their men in the wagon.
They are all dead" declared
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-19

A. r. Burleson has purchased a
new Stoddard-Dayton automobile OF
the Hanson & Tyler Auto company.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-03-19

Go to Miss Johnson's, TO Des
Moines street, opposite the Wilson
House. for nifty and up-to-date mil
linery. A large stock to select from,
with an up-to-date trimmer. We
surely can please you. 1913
Evening star., 1912-09-15

continued vigorously "He looks far too nice
to be allowed to throw himself away like that
shook my head. "No USE Try to drive
him. and the Registrars office at Paddington
would get job the next morning The only
thing that would answer is superior skill.
She laughed and held out her hand. well,
/ hope someone will supply it. Goodby, Mr..
Penhurst. I've SO enjoyed meeting you.'
"It's nothing to my sensations"
She laughed, a pretty ripping little laugh
that was very good to hear. "4ou forget
I'm Irish, and quite understand that kind
of remark, she answered. you'll come and
Evening star., 1912-09-15

see us sometime at Ballymang, when you
have an opportunity"
Thanks, | will-if only | can get a
courier I'm rather fond of exploring.
| watched her trip across the road.
"Too good for Ballymang!" l murmured
as | turned and made tracks for my club.
7 THOUGHT l had seen the last of my
! radiant little Irish friend for the present;
more particularly as at the end of the week
/ happened to run across the relative with
whom she had been staying.
"Yes, | saw her off this morning from
Euston; but she was not going home: she
had an invitation to spend month in the
Midlands," the good lady explained. "She
was such dear child, Mr.. Penhurst, and
and my girls are quite upset at losing her!"
1t was with considerable surprise, there
fore, that about fortnight later | met the
young person again-qulte by chance. 1t
was in the afternoon, and | happened to be
passing by the back of the West End Theater
when / noticed two girls emerge arm in arm
from the stage entrance. The face OF one
seemed familiar. | stared hard for mo-
ment to make sure, then crossed the road
and raised my hat. She gave a start and
drew back; then, as she recognized me, a
look of relief came to her face.
"Oh, thank Heaven it's only you, Mr.. Pen
hurst" she exclaimed.
Iattempted to look my full forty-hve years
and little more "Now, what does all this
mean?" | said severely.
IF YOU would like to take us to some dis
Greet place for tea, | shall tell you. This is
my friend, Miss Shelley-Rose, Mr. Pen
hurst
/ bowed.
@Some place where we can have nice
quiet talk without being observed by any,
body" she continued.
"Um-the only place | can think of for
the moment is cabman's shelter. How
ever, we'll explore
We eventually managed to find a nook in
an out of the way teashop, run by Rear
Admiral's widow-at least she said she was.
"Nowo" said, when we were comfortably
settled
The girl from Ballymang selected pink
cake with care. "In absolute confidence,
then, Mr. Penhurst but know can trust
you,-I may tell you that instead Of going
home got permission to stay on
"And paw a visit to some friends in the
Midlands, put in.
@An imaginary visit-to Roses people, !"
she said quite calmly. "You see, left the
train at the first stopping place and returned
to town. ! had arranged to stop with Rose
for a month. | went to school with her YOU
know She paused. "Rose amuses herself
by being in the chorus of the Merry Maids,
and | thought / would join her So have!'
WHAT | exclaimed helplessly.
She smiled at me. "les, you We no idea
Evening star., 1912-09-15

have it, MIR. Cronway, the COM
poser, happened to come in when
she was singing.
a sang Two Little Piggy-Wiggies
in my own way,-frst | gave an
Irish verse, then one in French
and what do you think Mr.. Cron-
way said to the manager Under
his breath; but | heard it.
Il give It up
"He said, Good Heavens, Charlie!
what have you found here?" She
laughed delightedly. "And in ten
minutes l was engaged. On the
stage! And tonight I'm going to be
promoted-be one of the college
girls!"
"She has beaten me already,
said Miss Shelley ruefully; "but I'm
not jealous.
"And what do you think of my
name, Meg Langham p asked the
young person.
Excellent for the picture post
cards. And how long do you mean
to keep this up?'
Il don't know" said the new Miss
Langham thoughtfully. "As long as
l can. The illusion of the NJ dlands
visit won't last forever; but its
delightful while it does last"
"I'm not SO sure but that it's my
J,,txr to 5ano,,nco Won and Sand Won
Evening star., 1912-09-15

how rdiculously easy it is to get upon the
stage she explained. "Rose told me there
was going to be little function called a
voice trial. and she spoke to the manager
about me. | went, i
Looked" said.
"Well, l certainly did look at him" she
admitted, "and smiled too
"And he was human | murmured.
"But l sang didn't |, Rose?'
Like an angel" said Miss Shelley gen
erously. "You see, Meg had taken the pre-
caution to learn practically every song in
the piece, Mr. Penhurst, and, as luck would
Evening star., 1912-09-15

packing to Ballymang- there to be put on
course of bread and water!' | said sternly.
Miss Langham" gave me one look from
her liquid eyes, and | knew it was no use.
Il trusted you!" she said reproachfully.
well, if let you go on with it, you must
allow me to look after you-to see you don t
get into trouble.
"Of course-nothing could delight me
more" exclaimed the delicious little hum
bug you'll come round tonight and see
me make my debut as one of the college girls,
won't your I've got to go back and rehearse
in a minute or So"
TSAW the pair of them back to the theater;
then strolled on my way to cogitate on
the new turn of events. At first it seemed
to me nothing more than an amusing prank
but matters soon began to develop, and | be-
came aware that was being involved in a
pretty little comedy, in which the principal
part was being undertaken by my young
friend, the girl from Ballymang.
The whole thing rested on the fact that
"Meg Langham" was an amazingly beautiful
girl, with bewitching manner, and born
actress into the bargain. She had not been
one of the college girls for more than a week
before the youths at the clubs were beginning
to prattle about the "rippin' little new gal
they've got in the Merry Maids"
In my capacity of guide, mentor, and
friend, l used to meet her frequently outside
the stage door. One morning we ran against
Northshire, who was waiting with his big
car. He raised his hat and looked very long
and earnestly at Meg.
That evening he burst into my chambers
in quite an excited state. @Look here, Pen,
old chap!" he began in his youthful manner.
Il see you know Miss Langham pretty in
timately. Now, | want an introduction
about as much as anything in my life. You
might do a cove good turn
Easy on, Northshire!" | demonstrated.
what about Dora Tennant?"
He looked rather sheepish. ooh, Dora s
very well in her way; but quite small way,
and, hang it all, Pen! I'm simply dying to
know Miss Langham! ! know your feelings
are of the paternal order
"Quite, | assured him.
@Well, will you?" he asked eagerly.
"Ill put the matter before Miss Lang
ham" | said cautiously.
| did so, and Miss Langham" was de-
lightful.
"Oh, the Duke of Northshireo7 she said
indifferently. "Say III be pleased sometime
or other; but not this week: I'm far too
busy"
/ gave this to the Duke and enjoyed do
ing SO.
"Jove! she's little bit different from the
rest, Pen" he said, somewhat downcast.
"Yes, | fancy you'll find her so,' l an
swered
Meanwhile, things were developing with
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-03

owensboro, Ky.-Geo. Black
burn, accused Of killing Coleman
Dawson and seriously wounding
James Bell, escaped. Posses
seareing.
N. Yakima, Wash.-Following
accident at Seattle when machine
fell into grandstand and Phil Par
malee's death Saturday, Clifford
Tutpin has retired from aviation.
Berlin. A. Side show freaks
formed union. Want to be treat
ed as human beings. Bearded
lady and human skeleton address
ed meeting. . i
:. New York.-Waiters' strike
forcing swell guys to go without
lobster. Hotel managers still re-
fuse to arbitrate.
Uniontown, Pa,-Boss Finn
says Ed Brown, might-have-been-
delegate to Chicago, is flake
Roosevelt man, " whatever that is.
Ed has brought suit for Grim
inal libel against Finn; which
doubtless will get his name in
lot Of papers.
Washington.-Pasquale oroz-
co off his high horse. Says he
will furnish protection to all
American citizens in Chihuahua.
Washington.-Rep. Mckinley,
N. Y, has introduced bill forbid
ding playing of piano or phono-
graph against wish of Sick neigh
bors.
This one act ought to stamp
NJ L. nAo- 1f 4LN
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-03

Horses frightened. Boy fell and
was dragged. May die.
Havana. - Gomez alarmed
when he learned rebels planned
Saturday night attack on city.
Reserves on duty all night.
Paramount, w. Va.-Nellie Sy-
pult, 18, and Eleanor Grove, 19,
leaned on freight elevator. Ele-
Vator started. Both killed.
Havana.-Report that Coils
ter Wheeler, American, was kid
mapped by rebels, cannot be CON
,irmed.
Des Moines.ZSen. Cunmins
cheered as next president"
when he appeared at local theater
in support of Sen. Kenyon's can
didacy.
Cincinnati. - Fire destroyed
plant Stewart Iron Works Co.
100000 damages.
WYtheV1lle, w. Va.-Claude
Swanson Allen given IS. years
for murder Of Judge Massie. Will
now be tried for murder of Sheriff
Webb.
Milwaukee.-Dr. George C.
Rutland, city bacteriologist, be-
lieving he had become inoeulated
with rabies while dissecting cat,
administered pasteur treatment
to himself.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of local
coal trust reported to city council.
Promised to investigate.
Washington. - r e p u b lican
campaign managers have closed
shop here and are moving to Chi
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24
COPPER RIVETS

Some hearts too hard to break.
There are cases where hypocrisy is akin to virtue
Many man has lost friend just because he lost
control of his temper.
The silent sufferer gets the crowds sympathy.
whereas whine elicits kick
In the case of 'sweed head every "bump''
tends to reduce the swelling.
When admits that he isn't smart. that's nrima
facie evidence that he isn't.
The only mistake the man who does nothing can make
is the mistake of doing nothing.
Men are like lemons; 1t takes good deal of pres
sure to bring out their best qualities.
The buzzing of the money bee in his bonnet has
drowned many mans call from opportunity.
hear great deal about the man with bad temner
but ! want to meet that with good temper
have noticed that if man isn't bright enough to
have good opinion of himself, the public won't have
either.
So soon as begins to dress to feel comfortable
rather than to look WE'LL you it down that he's
getting DID,
Whether or not man may go right or wrong bv
Following the dictates Of his conscience denends
entirely upon what kind of conscience he has,
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24

There considerable rejoicing in good roads circles
over the sustaining of the Ewe road law by the
court The purpose the law is c provide for the build
ing of rural highways under the direction OF
the state highway commission. The road must be built
as specified by the commission the cost will be borne
half by the state by the county and oneourth
by the property benefited The assessment directly
against the property determined the is ditch
tax and is made payable in ten payments. Some good
roads will undoubtedly built under this law but it is
going to take some real money do it, and many land
owners who would like to have good road past their
land are going hesitate when they find the amount of
the assessment they will be called upon to pay.
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24
WILL NOT BUY THEIR PERSONAL CON-
FORT
FORT

Seldom is it given to man occupying such COM
paratvey modest office that of member OF the council
in small city like Morris to display the sterling worth
that was exhibited by Dan Lawer and Anton Watzke at
the council meeting last Thursday evening.
It would have been the easy comfortable thing for them
to do simply order another election and let the voters
decide as they wished then the voters again decided
to vote bonds for new municipal plant to take the
and comfortable course and let be fought out the
courts and then when legal entangements were out OF
the wav to spend the money and let the tax and
keep on paving the financial loss while the plant
ming behind.
But Mr. Lawler and Mr.. Watzke didn't bother them
selves about the easy way-what they wanted was the
right way They have been standing for that which was
right and fair and wise for the city of Morris all
the way thru.
Thew knew if the city is to have municipal plant
which is not for ordained be dismal failure. it must
not have competitive plant and the only to prevent
financial disaster the city to submit the bond ques
ton in little different from or not at ALL
And Dan Lawler and Anton Watzke right and
they knew they right and they stood their ground
in the of scathng abuse, and more than tnat
with full knowledge that their position would be mlsunder
stood and swift would come but slow praise
The electric light question here is difficult one fol
most people, since the recent election lots OF voters
have thought about it more they did before One by
one every person who studies the question to
two views-ethsr that the city does not want plant
all or that if wants one it start with buying the
present plant.
Dan LawIer and Anton Watzke could have purchased
their personal comfort Thursday evening at the price
of the future financial welfare of tn city of Norris bu
Dan Lawer and Anton Watkze not that kind of off
Gals
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24

The legislature ought to take steps at this session to
impose heavier tax upon the railroads not in retaliation
but simply because it is right that the railroads should
pay heavier tax equal to what the rest of pay as
has been often demonstrated in the past and
ably shown by the tax commission. The state imposes
tax of three mills money and credits and considers
it 'merely nominal and this is much heavier tax on
the gross earnings of msney and credits than the
earnings tax which the railroads pay.
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24

Bear this in mind The legislature is going to pass
primary law at the coming special session. and that
one man or group of men will be entitled to the credit
The real of whether member is right wrong is
going be whether not he votes for the right kind of
primary law with provisions for indicating first end
second choice Under such law minority nomination
is impossible but it would be possible under straight
primary law. To show the difference in the two laws
let US apply it to the present contest. Suppose in a
straight primary. Mr. Eberhart got few than
third of the votes and Mr.. Gordon and Mr. Lee each
few less than third. then Eberhart would be nominated
tho the majority of the party against him. But
primary law provided fort besecond choice being marked
Also then if candidate received majority Gas Mr.
Eberhart did not in the lustration the second choice
votes would be counted and the nominated
who really acceptable TO majority OF the voters
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24

Well, there will be county conventions, or
state conventions district conventions, point
ing with PRIDE and 'viewing with ALARM more
temporary organizations made permanent,
mitees credentials contested delegations no
trades and deals and combinations sates
no compromises no motions to make it
animous, vote er straight - politics.
no 'party, spots. but yes there will
be, and the spots will be bigger than they
have been before and many nomination will be worthless
after hard fought contest to obtain it, Many things
good bad and Indifferent will pass with the passing of the
convention system but the game will be squarer and every
body play
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24

The income tax amendment to the federal constitution
should be taken at the coming session of the legislature
passed. 1t is required to be ratified by the legislature
of of the and has already been rat
fed by 80 of the necessary 36. This amendment is
necessary for any sweeping reform of the tariff Public
opinion Minnesota strongly in favor of it, and if
resolution ratifyng it is introduced in the Minnesota leg
islature. it ought to be passed in 80 minutes.
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24

The editor of Farm, Stock and Home doesn't mix
into partisan personal politics, but he does discuss
political questions and conditions from high standard
In discussing what different candidates for stand
for, he has the following sensible comment the much
overworked economy slogan -'The Economy slogan
can be overdone. What get out of the states ex-
pendtures should be the test rather than the pairing of
appropriations. is the general belief that is
rampant How does your candidate propose pro-
fiably spend the of the people? Will he kick the
political henchmen off the payroll? Does he have in mind
practical method of reorganization of the police
administrative business that litter the capitol with
popgun politicians and the state at large with machine
cogs and oilers? If his platform does not reach these
vital matters. why should he get vote. thru the
delegates you select at the caucuses?'
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24

Governor Eberhar has called the Legislature in spe-
caI session to pass primary election law Without
unduy dscounting the governors motives it is generally
thought that the governor decided that his chances OF re-
nomination would be better in primary than in con
vention but whether this be true not the incident
illustrates again that out of mans selfish plans,
comes things which help the march of progress
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24

SUBSCRIPTIONS in advance 75c for six months
months All papers are continued until an e1pnc
order received until all
paid The date following the subscribers shows the date
to which the subscription is paid.
ADVERTISING RATES Ten cents inch issue flat and
FIVE cents per inch additional for composition
Local five cents per line.
Card of Thanks, twenty-five cents.
Lodge resolutions, S1OO
Legal notices at legal rates.
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24

And also, it will impossible to be candidate fol
three Offices at the time at the primary.
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24

Send in a hurry-up call for Lynn Haines. IRE Min
nesota legislature is going to meet.
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24

The following good advice from Farm, Stock and
Home should be reprinted every six weeks and read twice
as oftenJust why range investments look good
people F., S. & H. has figured out. The fact re-
mains Also there remains that other and time proved
fact that the only time to invest is after thorough per-
sonal investigation, and in business of which the
Vestor has personal knowledge. For illustration the
farmer who ''btes' lemon grove is apt to be twice
stunghe buys land the sayso of circular and buys
into business of which he knows nothing Land may be
worth any figure asked but unless is worth the price
for the particular business for which he buys it, the
ture is foohardy If F. S.. H. nsstent this
matter. it is because it does readers
wasting their savings far-o and questionable schemes
while square mile of the Northwest affords op-
portunity for safe and profitable investment The acid
test of investment is this: Does it promise to pay
more than fair of interest? If it Does there is
something wrong with the Offer
Morris tribune., 1912-05-24

Oscar Arneson, the hustling editor of the Chisholm
Tribune Herald is to get mixed up in everything
from managing the town ball team to running the county
fair, but has finally had to appeal to the who think
an editor has nothing to do to help him In recent
issue, he said =
Some portion of the paper must be sighted and
person cannot write editorials stuff and the
sonas and get away with it when he is busy handling the
secretarys end for the Commercial club, the commit
tee to get the funds to entertain the St. Louis County
Commercial clubs and by the way get $3.50 from the
city dads) the committee to get funds for the enter.
tainment of the Minnesota Editorial association on the
committee to get grounds and attend the grading
for the baseball team and then will to oir
the other members of the committee getting funds to rr
the baseball machine too. Now, willing to de
our share, but has got to dig in and help ge
out the paper