The Danville Courant from Danville, Kansas • 5

Last Sunday night the throe Weaver boys paid the penalty, through THE EXPRESS. l-Yill A Moitxixu bv will u. nil-: km an, in no it. IMNVIJ.I.K, KANSAS. ItATkS OK HI the medium of lynch law, of th das the other port ions where the prisoners were supposed to.

be secreted. Mr. Couch remonstrated, and asked the men if they wished to kill his guards, whereupon they desisted and directed him to call off the guards. He called to Sidney to come out. At this juncture the prisoners seized upon Sidney, who was alone with the three, and to fight, and said he could whip uuy of a in the town, lie IlnnUy encountered Dell Shearer, and forced a fight with him.

Shearer gave hit a drubbing. The next day Philip, John, Henry, Oliver and Philip went to Danville hunting for Dell good citizens say that several of them were armed with revolvers, and that they made tardly crime they committed a few weeks get well or not. I haven't much hop -n. I believe that 1 am on my death bed. and that I am as near my death ns any one can be ami livo.

Yes, I believe I will he punished hereafter, after death, aceordjiig to the deeds done here. There was no provocation that I know of to cause them to do ns they did. When I was knocked down Henry Weaver got my revolver, and I believe he bhot it off at mc. A ago. Thework was thoroughly done, but by whom will never bo known, ex One eoty one.

fl.Oi) fid One Uiynlhrf. cent to those who participated. That wrenched his revolver from him. Sid ney emerged and was made a prisoner. a public offer of five dollars to anyone thev ineritted their fate none can deny-.

While we have never beeu an l.lM'lil IjillllM. Pens at the ixiht-olUce. Then the mob surrounded the entire who would produce Dell Shearer Screen irte for doors ami windows at building, and by lighting hay and advocate of lynch law and have ever tin? hardwan; store. throwing the same into the basement opposed it, it does seem that if ever or tell thorn where they could find him. But he was not there.

Philip. Oliver and Henry went to town again on the22d of February the follow K. II. and II. I lodges haveijone west windows, succeeded in lighting up the mi a prospecting tour.

justifiable at all, this was one of the oe casions. The court in session had al same so that the prisoners could plain The best grade of pens at the lowest ly be discerned and fired at from with ing statement, made by Dell Shearer, ready stcqvyted several whoso guilt of out. In the meantime, guards had been juices av me poM-ouiee. Superintendent Hutchinson has pur riits(d a residence in Anthony. thrown out to prevent citixms irom the crimes with which they were charged were as evident as testimony could approaching.

About two hundred shots were fired before the prisoners The largest assortment, the best the lowest jriee.s, in stationary, at make it yet through the rulings of the could be secured, and so much time had elapsed that the city was Witness to above being read and signed: A. J. McAdams, M. D. W.

E. Butcher. State of Kansas Harper The above and foregoing declaration of Adelbert Shearer was written by me as made by said Adelbert Shearcr.anil was read over to him by and after being signej by him iu the presence of A. J. McAdams, M.

and W. K. Butcher, he solemnly swears that the- declaration as above, to which he subsibed his name, is the truth and nothing but the truth, and that he does this in the full realization that he is about to so help him God. Wm. M.

Gr.Kx.v. skal Notary Public Commission expires Aug. 1,1887. rapidly being amused. Finally all of court and other influences, they were set at liberty.

Under this situation, the probabilities were that these men would also hn tuind loose to once more prey upon mankind. With the dread of this dire calamity, the people when he was on Jus supposed death bed, will show what took place on that day: State of Kansas ss Harper County, Adelbert Shearer, being duly sworn, deposes and says, and believing that this is his dying declaration: Between Neeloy Johnson's the Weavers, Philip, Hanknnd Ol, and as I understand, one of their cousins drove up close to the side of my wagon when Henry Weaver said to mo: 'You've got to cither light or I'll shoot you right here to-day," and then I told him to just keep away from me and let mc alone. They then followed me upon the scales, when I drove off and left them. I drove- out in the have placed them beyond the power of the prisoners wero secured and taken from the basement to the first floor (partly lam) in the center of the building; and, at a command from the leader of the naob, a final volley wa3 discharged at tho poor wretches, tho balk taking effect in every direction. Judging from tho fact that ropes had previously heen placed around the prisoners' necks it was evidently the intention to hang them.

Philip Weaver received sixteen shots in the region of the chest, all around, and four in the lower extremities, the balls taking effect in every direction. Henry receiving two shots anteriorly and two posteriorly in the region of the ATTfATlOS, KM JIM 1 Tha Lockwood Land Mortgnge of Antlnmy, is tho only company in the county that will give you tho privilege of paying off your mortgage at any time after one year. country with Henry Troton and stayed till I thought they had left town, then 1 camo back into town, and as soon as civil courts and salaried lawyers to gain for them another lease of life in which to terrorize the community among whom they might chance to cast their lots. The following version of the aifair we clip from the Anthony Republican: Last Monday morning Sheriff Couch brought the Weaver boys from Wel-lington to this city for trial. Since that time, and up to last night, they were under guard.

Each night they were manacled and kept at the Sheriff's residence, and as no demonstration had the Weavers saw me they followed me up and called mo "sons-of-biches." A. J. McADAMS, each and every one of them, and swore they'd either whip me or jdioot me, that I had to fight or they would shoot chest, and two in the lower extremities also a fracture of the skull in the rear. rliyMcinii fc Surgeon, Office lauth of tho Presbyterian eJinrch Oliver received two shots in the. left DAN VII.

LB, KANSAS. me, 1 told them to go away and let me alone. They kept following me up, when the fracas begun by Phil. Wea side and two in the right sido in the region of the chest. been made bv the enraged citizens of EUREKA HOTEL, 1 he mob seemed to be solicitous that ver snooting at me.

I then drew my none of our citizens should be harmed, Danville and vicinity to capture them, and Sheriff Couch had been assured by leading citizens thereof that all such intentions had been abandoned, no and was actuated by but one motive extra pains were taken to guard revolver and shot at him, the same instant Oliver Weaver shot me. through the left hand. Then Henry Weaver, as he came past D. r. scales, grabbed two of die largest weights and threw and struck me in the left side with one of thorn.

It stunned me and knocked me down. As I fell, Philip that of avenging the shooting of Dell Shearer. The men all wore masks so that recognition was out of -the question, and when they had completed their deadly work, left town by the east road and scattered in every direction. They brought two hacks with them for Weaver shot me here in the left side the purpose, no doubt, of caring for any above the hip bone, it lodged near the naval in front, but was cut out by one of their number that might be wounded. The Weavers emptied the revol of the doctors.

I got shot four times ver, which they captured from King, five places instead of four. Phil. Weaver shot me in the side. The first shot Oliver made was through the left hand. at the party, and it is believed, hy citizens who had congregated near the Having purchased the building known as the Danville House, I liave refitted it and will furnish board by DAY Oil Wiq IC At reasonable rates.

Table will be furnished with the bust in the market. Bed neat and chum, No pains will be spared for the accommodation and comfort of boarders. JAMES I. PE.AB0DY, Proprietor, G. H.

FISHER, MANUFACTURER, AND DKAI.KR IN HARNESS, COIJjAUMUIIIJDLHS, whips, CURftY co.Mns ANU BRUSHES, Harness Oil and Soap, Kepalring a Specialty, IV ALL WORK scene of the horror, that one of the number was wounded ami carried away in one of the vehicles. Sheriff Couch informs us that there I can't tell who made the other shots, but believe they all had revolvers and used them. Whon I fell, being knocked down by the weight, Henry jumped onto me and then Philip Weaver shot me. That was the first time we come together. I can't tell how many shots were not less than forty-one of the party.

He counted that many, and thinks there wero others ho did not against a mob. Then it was fully understood that Dell Shearer, their victim in the Danville affair, was recovering from his injuries and would probably get well. So no one expected that violence would again be' attempted. On the contrary, it was generally thought that the law would be allowed to take its course. On Thursday there was an agreement that the case should be continued, and on Friday Hon.

Thos George, one of the council for the defense, made application to have the bail ($30,000) reduced, and it was understood that the matter of a reduction was to be heard on Tuesday. It was said, at the same that the boys would be able to execute a bond, and would do so this (Monday) morning. Reports also reached here on Saturday that Shearer had taken a relapse and was in a very critical condition. There were very few who were aware of these last reports, however, Sheriff Couch not being apprised of any change in Shearer's condition. Last night, a little after 12 o'clock, the guard on duty, Sidney King, with the prisoners, heard the tramp of horses feet, and looking out of the window saw a large troop approaching from the east, and at once notified the sheriff, in an adjoining room, of the fact.

It had previously been agreed upon between the sheriff and his deputies that in case of a move to capture I tired. I dropped the revolver and it will show for itself, I wouldn't be positive that Henry Weaver had a revolver, but I think he did. This took place Monday, February 22nd, 188(5, in Danville, Harper county, Kansas. I don't know whether I will tne post-ornce. Screen doors, ready for use, cheaper than you can uiiord to ntiike then yourself, at the.

hardware store. G. L'. Kieslcrhas resigned as. deuty riosttuaster and Miss lielle Neeley has been appointed to the position.

M. II. Sutton, contractor aed builder, of Freeport, was in Danville Sunday. Reports everything booming in that city. Danville's druggist, Geo.

S. Dent, now has si partner and the business will be continued under the linn name of Dent Co. li. received from Chicago Monday a Kockford gild watch, He is nearly as proud of it as he is of his wife and baby. We can surprise you in price, quality and style of writihg paper, envelopes, pens, pencils and ink.

Call at the post-office and see. The report that J. A. Burke was killed at Anthony appears to be only a rumor, as lie is around as usual, the liveliest kind of a live corpse. W.

T. Walker, of Harper, one of the leading grain dealers of south-west Kansas, was over Wednesday shaking hands with the boys around town. The Anthony Enterprise is bow all home print and has been otherwise improved. It is now an excellent journal and merits a liberal support. The old reliable harness maker.

CJ. II. Fisher, now has in stock and for sale, Magnolia harness oil, neats foot oil and axle grease, all of superior quality. E. M.

Atkins came home last Saturday from the west where he has entered a claim, lie returned to his new possession this week, accompanied by his family. Dr. A. McAdams, county coroner, was telegraphed for and went to Anthony last Monday. On arriving there and learning the situation, he declined to oiliciate and 'Squire Blackburn held the inquest.

The New York Ledger is sparkling gem of literature. Its bright pages are replete with a varied funifof interesting and instructive reading. Its tone is pure and moral. To read it once is to read it always. A copy should be in every household in the hmd.

LOCAL -AJV1 (JliNEIlAL. $100,000 to loan at 7 per cent interest. Lock wood Land Mortgage Anthony, Kansas. E. V.

Borsey, of Harper, perambulated around town last Friday and Saturday. F. Johnson has built quite a picket fence around his recently purchased premises. J. (J.

Wyckoff was over from Cris-field last Friday and Saturday. Came to see his best girl The lower rooms of the Eureka Hotel have been nicely papered and now presents a handsome appearance. An improved quarter of land for sale cheap. Three miles south-east of Danville. Inquire of W.

Duncan. John White one of the leading farmers of Chicaskia township, gave us a chat on various matters Saturday. The first bouquet of the season came in last Saturday and has graced our tible since. From Miss Jessie cox. $100,000 to loan at nine per cent straight.

Lock wood Land Mortgage Anthorry; Kansas. Superintendent Hutchinson was in town Friday night of last week, and was interviewed by a number of our citizens on school matters. School Treasurer Saltser of this district resigned last week, and John W. Wilson, of the east side, was appointed to fill the unexpired term. Mis.

John A. Smithhisler has been visiting at Harper for some time past. John is a tip top housekeeper and done first-rate till he run out of bread, then he got left. L. T.

Mott recently purchased a team and wagon of a Mr. Johnson, of Free-port, paying $375. He has since discovered that there was a mortgage on the team of $140, which he will have to pay, as Mr. Johnson has decamped. This is rather a hard stroke on Mr.

Mott, who is an industrious, honest man. GEOKGE S. DENT -DEALERS IN see. The mother of the Weavers, and the wife of Oliver, was in the city at one of our hotels, and both were near the school building when the deed was finally consummated. Their pitious appeals for help, and heartrending moans, screams and sobs are indescribable.

The wife of Henry was oonfined at home, having given birth to a child last week. The father and another brother were expected to arrive here by nine had not made their appe ranee. Dr. McAdams, of Danville, county coroner, was telegraphed at an early hour. He arrived here at 2 o'clock p.

m. and at once empanelled a jury composed of the following gentlemen: I. li. Forbs, I'. C.

Firstone, Dr C. K. Bowers, S. E. Adams, W.

Cade, and W. P. Olmstead. Said hearing the testimony of reliable witnesses, returned the following verdict: DRUGS, PAINTS, MEDICINE -TOILET ARTICLES- the prisoners that they should be taken And everything usually kept in a first-class drug store. Prescription! carefully compounded day or night.

Remember the old stand and friv GEORGE, THE DRUGGIST, A CALL. HE WILL ALSO KEEP A STGCK OF CIGARS, TOBACCO, PAINTS, OILS, BRUSHES, AND PAINTER'S SUPPLIES GENERALLY. ALSO NOTIONS. Fure articles and low pricea. DANVILLE KANSAS.

W. p. ROY. B. F.

HERRING. to the new school building, and the sheriff at once instructed Sidney to proceed to that place. The prisoners had not been manacled last evening. Thejr were aroused from their slum State of Kansas, 1 bers and mtormed of the situation. All three had their pants and socks on, and without waiting followed Sidney S3 Harper County.

MOM as directed. The mob was now in close proximity and discovered the move ment. About fifteen or twenty shots were discharged at Sidney and the prisoners, but they succeeded in reach ing the school building basement. The sheriffs residence was at once TO LOAM! iifloney on hand to loan OIV lil VT INSTATE fSoon ix Papers are complete. Irom seven to ten per cent Interest, In Harper and Kingman counties.

ROY HERRING, HARPER. OFFICE IN NEW HIRST BLOCK. UP STAIRS. An inquest, holdeu at Anthony, in Harper county, on the 1 0th day of A pril 188.beforcme, A. II.

Blackburn, a justice of the peace of the city of Anthony, in said county, on the bodies of Philip Weaver, Oliver Weaver and Henry Weaver, these lying dead by the jurors whose names are hereunto subscribed, the said jurors, upon their oaths, do say: That the said Philip Weaver, Oliver "Weaver and I Ienry Weaver came to their deaths on the morning of the 1 Pth day of April, A. in the city of Anthony, Harper county, Kansas, by means of leaded balls, and shot, fired at and into the bodies of said Philip Weaver, Oliver Wavcr and Henry Weaver, from rifles, revolvers and shot-guns, held in the hands of persons, from the evidence adduced before this jury, unknown, supposed to be an effort to avenge the shooting of one Adelbert Sbearer- I. B. Forbes, P. C.

Firestone. Dr. C. E. Bowku.8, S.

E. A a ms, W. S. W. P.

Olmstead. Jurors The cause of this unfortunate affair is about as follows: On the. 12 day ofd'ebruary Henry Weaver went to Danville and made himself very obnox- ATTENTION surrounded. Mr. Couch emerged from the rear of his resideuce as soon as lie could don a few garments, and attempted to get around to the school house by the back way.

He had not proceeded far when several masked horsemen appeared, and firing their revolvers, commanded him to halt. The command was obeyed. At this time he was in tiie vicinity of his stable, standing with his back to the same. He was then commanded to throw up his hands. The left hand was raised; but the right was held behind his back.

In the latter hand he held his revolver. At this juncture a masked man, with a shot gun in hand, emerged from the stable in rear, and, leveling the weapon fairly ujkjii him, commanded him to drop the revolver. This command he also obeyed, whereupon he was made a prisoner and marched off in the direction of the school building. Arriving there, he was pushed to the front of the mob. which entered the south portion of the basement, and commenced firing into A THE HAKPER CITY MILLING COMPANY, Are now prepared to handle ail kind of grain, at tbs HIGHEST MARKET PRICE.

Alo do a General ISxcbange buineM for Wheat and Corn. We guarantee jfvery lack of flour equal if not superior to any xnae in the State. GIVE US A TRIAL W.W. CLARK, MANAGER..