The Daily Messenger. (Claremore, Indian Terr.), Vol. 2, No. 247, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 11, 1901 Page: 1 of 4
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VOL. II.
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.
Two Men Try to Enter Rhea's
Store but Four Shots from
a 4? Changed Their
Minds.
About 11 <>\lock last night twobur-
glais attempted to gain entrance
through a rear window into the Rhea
Mercantile Co. 's store room, but were
fortunately detected and frightened
away before accomplishing their das-
tardly deed. Tom Rhea was sleeping
on a cot near the window, when he was
awakened by the burglars walking
about on the back porch. Presently
one of the men came up to the window
und shook the screen in order to de-
termine just where the hooks were
located, and this nt once convinced
lr. Rhea that they were bent upon
robbing the store. II« jrnt his six-
shooter and awaited further develop-
ments. After shaking the other screen
a few times one of tfie men returned to
t he east rear window and began opera-
tions bj cutting the screen wire with
his knife, then running his hand
through the opening to unloose the
hooks. At this juncture Mr. lihea,
who was standing not more than tive
feet away, lired at the man, whom he
could see quite distinctly above the
sky-light. The shot may have hit the
burglar, but if not it must have gone
mighty close to him. The two men
started away in great haste and as
they jumped from the back porch Mr.
Rhea throw open the screen window
and tired three other shots at them,
two of which struck the porch neat
where the men jumped to the ground.
The other shot was fired as the men
ran south from the building.
The man who cut the screen was so
badly frightened by the unexpected
explosion of a 45 in his face that he
dropped the pocket knife he was using.
It is a large bone-handled knife and
the handle was tilled with bits of
fodder, which may indicate that the
owner has either been lately engaged
in cutting corn or has been sleepin
in fodder.
Mr. Rhea is of the opinion that
both the burglars are white men, but
he could not distinguish their features.
Sanders Elected
The election in Tahlequah district
Monday resulted in the election of
Charles Sanders to a seat in the lower
branch of the national council, giving
the Down i tigs a majority of two on a
joint vote in the legislature. The
election was quiet except at one pre-
cinct. Skilly Vann was shot and
dangerously wounded by Ben John
son.
CL|AT^MORE, IND- TEK., WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 11, 1901.
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WITHOUT
BOND.! PRESIDENT RECOVERING.
John Nelson. Slayer of Albert
Morris, to be Tried for
First Decree Murder.
$15 for the Best Loaf erf B.ead.
In order that we may show the
merits of our Hour to the people of
Claremore, we have decided as an in-
ducement to get them to try it, to give
three prizes, one each, of S .00, $10.00
and $15.00 for the third, second and
first best loaves of bread made from
Sanger's Pride. Contest to be decided
one day during the streot fair. None
of the mill people will be permitted to
enter the contest.
Sanger Milling Co.
School books and school sup-
plies. the only supply in town, at
Rack jt Storo, pastoflftce building-
Independence, Kan., Sept. 11—Johh
Nelson, who shot and killed Albert
Morris of Nowata at Coffey vilie on
Septemlxjr 4, was given a preliminary
hearing before Justice Way here last
Monday and was held to the district
court without bail for murder in the
first degree.
Walter Thurtnan testified as fol-
lows: "On September 4 at about II
o clock in the forenoon he (Thurman)
and Albert Morris were standing in
front of the Coffey villeFurnitureCo. 's
8 to re talking when Nelson came along.
Without saying a word Nelson began
shooting at Morris: the first shot hit
Morris in the bowels; Morris clinched
Nelson and they fell into the gutter,
Morris on top; Nelson finally got on
top, fired another shot and then struck
the prostrate man on the head with
the revolver. Four shots in all were
fired, three of which were fired while
the men were standing. Morris had
no knife."
Joe Kelley's testimony was similar
to that of Thurman.
Pat Boswell was the only witness
examined by the defense. He said he
was walking with Nelson at the time
of the shooting; that while Nelson was
in the livery stable Morris passed the
door several times with a knife in his
hand and looked in fiercely; in front
of the furniture store thev met Morris
and Morris stepjied quickly to the
south and witness heard four shots in
rapid succession. Boswell did not see
any knife in Morris' hand.
The defense will attempt to prove
the killing was done in self defense.
Physicians Say McKinley will
be Able to Leave Buffalo
in Three Weeks.
Colored Jurors.
From the Vinita Chieftain.
Nine negroes were summoned In
Constable Win. Simms yesterday to
sit in the trial of J. S. Sadler,charged
with disturbing the jieace by cursing
a negro named Young. Of these, two
obtained seats on the jury after the
defense had exhausted their chal-
lenges.
The white members of the jury and
several members of the bar are strong
in their denunciation of the consta-
ble's action, as a consequence. This
feeling has extended to a large num-
ber of citizens as the circumstances
have become known, and it is the con-
census of opinion that it will ulti-
mately lead to trouble.
Constable Simms refuses to discuss
the matter, other than to say he was
doing his duty in summoning jurors
irrespective of race. Commissioner
Stantield endorses his action and says
it is proper that negroes should have
representation on a jury where mem-
bers of their race are involved. The
opinion of the general public is that a
precedent has been established which,
if followed, will result in serious
trouble.
The Claremore ice factory is now-
turning out the finest and purest ice
over offered to the people of this city.
It is a home industry and should
■eceive the encouragement of the home
people.
The latest advices from Buffalo, re-
ceived about 1 o'clock today, say the
i president's condition remains un-
changed in any important particular.
His temperature i* KM>.*>, pulse 114,
and respiration 28. The attending
physicians claim that the president
has passed the dangerous stages of
his wounds and is now almost certain
of recovery. The president is able to
take nourishment in the form of beef
tea without suffering any ill effects.
Dr. Rixe.v says that with no compli-
cations arising he is of the opinion
the president will bo able to leave
Buffalo within three weeks.
Chicago, 111., Sept. 10. — Emma j
(toldman, the anarchist agitator, un-1
del* whose red banner Leon Czolyosz
claims he stands, whose words he
claims fired his heart and liis brain to
attempt the assassination of the presi-
dent, was arrested here shortly before
noon today.
She disclaimed all but the slightest
acquaintance with the president's as-
sailant: she denied absolutely that
she, or any anarchist she knew, was
implicated in any plot to kill the pres-
ident. She said she believed Czolgos/.
acted entirely on his own responsibil-
ity, ami that he never claimed to have
been inspired by her, as he is quoted
as affirming.
The Cherokee Advocate says Thos.
Johnson visited Tahlequah to make a
plea for the establishment of a public
school at l*ine\ in Goingsnake dis-
trict. Mi*. Johnson believes children
of his neighborhood should have more
to do than drinking cahnahhany, eat-
ing dog heads and cahchanny inter-
mingled with wild aingune.
Special meetings are to commence
' at the M. E. church Sept. 22. Rey.
Willis Jordan of Kansas will assist
the local pastor, Rev. W. S. Brown-
ing. during the revival.
E. D. Morgan,
KK PRESENTING
The H. L. Strong Grain Co.,
Old New York Store
Has the best, finest and cheapest
BUGGIES & FOAD • WAGONS
ever in the city.
Remember we have the best Binders,
Mowers and 1 takes manufactured, it's
sure money in your pocket to call and
see us ere you make a deal elsew here.
:"st . N mixture < f dry troi.cU nml nk'-nucs: just .
rrore"hULGoXn'ffnr ^ °bt"""'bl0' " "• •"-" « « *
BLUE RIBBON FLOUR.
The very finest and best Flour made, the l>est Flour sold, the best
r loui used. \\ e also handle provisions and country produce iu ad-
dition to our groceries. Prices always the lowest
MARTIN ELDRIDGE, Manager.
SWAIM & HAMILTON.
( McKinney's Old Stand i
„i "vt! ^0.e/' V0,;k' Bacon, and all articles usually, kept in a first-
class Meat Market. Also Joplin Bread. Propt delivery to any part of dity.
Telephone 29.
DRAPER &. FRAZIER.
Canned Goods, s
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Van Camp's Hi^h-Grade Tomatoes.
Gold Seal Apricots and Peaches.
Victor's Premium Gooseberries.
Van Camps Sweet & Sour Pickles.
All Kinds Fancy Cakes & Cookies
IRISH POTATOES and STAPLE GROCERIES
nvioii ana o I ArLc UKUL>tKlbb. V
DIEFENDORFT MKlEH.j!
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CLAREMORE, IND. TER.
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