davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening world., 1903-02-25
WRITES CONFESSION
OF HORSE STEALING
John P. Root Declares He Took
1t from Harlem Morgue, and
Says He Awaits Arrest.

Supt. Mcrwin, OF the Bureau Of De-
pendent Adults, was considerably sur
prised to receive In his mail to-day
letter bearing the name OF John p. Root
a former attendant In the Harlem
Morgue, who says he stole a horse last
Saturday and sold 1t for $50.
In the letter the writer says he wanti
to give himself up and gives his addres,
as No, EOS Eighth avenue. Mr.. Merwir
Immediately notified tho District-Attor
nev's Office and detectives were sent 10
nnd the man. The letter read as fol.
lows:
II am Root who stole the horse from
the Harlem Morgue and sold the same. ia
Mr.. Lasher in East One Hundred And
Twenty-nfth street for $50. / want 10
exonerate Morgue Keeper Jackson from
any guilt In this transaction. ] am an
ex-convict, and have a bad record. ]
have n mania for this. but I hope the
dogs of law will not get after me too
severely. [ have served nine years in
prison, and I hope that now that ! have
confessed j will receive n little leniency,
| but | am willing to take my medicine.
Any Of your detectives can hnd me az
! the Florence Hotel, No. 2OS Eighth
avenue. JOHN p. LOOT"
The evening world., 1903-02-25
REFORMERS FOR
CITY OWNERSHIP
They Discuss Municipal Affairs
at First Session Of Three
Day Convention and Tell Of
Needed Changes.
FOREIGN DELEGATES HERE,

The three-day convention on municipal
ownership and public franchises CON
voned at the Reform Clfn. No. 233 Fifth
avenue. at 10 o'clock to-day. The SEES
Hions are open to the public and tho
privileges of the club are extended to
all the delegates In attendance.
John G.. Agar welcomed the delegates.
Papers on the recent history OF munich
pal ownership in the United States were
real by William Writ Howe. former
President of the American Bar Associa-
Woodruff. of Philadelphia, Secretary OF
the National Municipal League.
Robert Donald, editor OF the NUM-
cipal Journal Of London, described re-
cent British experience of municipal
ownership. DR.. l.. 4. Heyn, of Berlin,
told OF German experiences In the same
line. Robert p. Porter compared Eu-
ropean INK American methods of city
government and the result.
In his address OF welcome Mr.. Agar
said in part:
"The conditions in American cities to-
day are such as to make the Thought
ful and patriotic seek some method OF
improvement. Taking New York as an
instance the transportation services are
limited and inadequate; the lighting SER
vices are extra W gantly carried on: the
telephone services are becoming over
worked; and all the material conditions
of government, If not absolutely vicious,
appear to be keeping behind. rather than
In front. Of all of the damands of the
vast population.
The evening world., 1903-02-25
POLICEMAN CONVICTED
OF ASSAUlTlNG NEiGHBOR.
II Happened Five Years Ago. hut
Jury Agreed in Twenty Minutes.

II Happened Five Years Ago. hut
Jury Agreed I'm Twenty Minutes.
For an assault committed five years
ago Policeman John ]. Dawson. of the
Morrisania station, was convicted to-
day before Judge Mcmahon in General
Sessions.
District-Attorney Jerome explained
the five years delay In bringing DAWSON
to trial ON the ground that he has been
defending a civil suit growing out OF
the assault. Witnesses testified tina
Dawson. who live at the time in No.
81 East One Hundred and Thirty-fourth
street. quarrelled with n neighbor. Harry
McManus. and struck him on the head
with his n~ightstick. II was said the as
sault was entirely u~nwarranted. The
jury were only twenty minutes reaching
a verdict. Judge McMahon r%eInanded
Dawson to the Tombs until Friday,
when he Will paes sentence.
Dawson IL a doorman at the Morris
ANA station. TNhe records of the Police
Department do not show that he was
disciplined.
The evening world., 1903-02-25
Gen. Grants Grandson Wins
His Point Through His Mother
and Against the Opposition
of His Uncle, Gen. Fred Grant.
ROOSEVELT HELPS HIM OUT.
President Accepts His Resignation
Cabled from Manila and Young
Lieutenant Who Dlsllkes the Ser.
vice VIII Soon Be Free.
Especial to The Evening worid.j

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-The Presi-
dent has accepted the resignation Of
Second Lieut.. AlGernon L, Sartoris
Tenth Infantry. to take effect April ]
next.
Young Sartorls, who is the grandson
OF Gen. U. S. Grant, cabled his resigna-
ton from Manila. where he Is stationed.
t. the War Department Immediately on
the receipt OF the news OF the death 81
his grandmother. Mrs. Y. 8. Grant. tive
months & His mother. Mrs. Nellie
Grant Sartoris, favored its acceptance,
but her brother. Gen. Fred ID. Grnnt,
Commander of the Department OF Texas,
urged that the young Ia remain In
the army out of respect for the memory
OF his grandfather.
Gen. Grants advice prevailed at the
time. and Gen. Corbin cabled young
Sartoris that his resignation was re-
fused.
A few days ago Mrs. Sartoris wrote
Secretary Root that she needed her
son at home and asked that his resigna-
ton he accepted. MIR. Root advised
compliance withher request
Lieut.. SartorlS has been trying to got
out OF the army ever since he got into
II. He resigned loon after he was APP.
pointed. but his resignation was re.
fused through the influence of Gen
Fred ID. Grant. who was ambitious for
a military career for the young man.
The evening world., 1903-02-25
MRS. WEISS WILL UPHELD.
Her Disposal of Remnant OF For
tune Allowed Il stand.

Mrs. Florence Chaffee has failed IN
her effort 10 break the will of her sis
ter, Lillian Gertrude Ives, by which she
disposed OF the remnant Of the millions
OF Henry 8. Ives. the young Napoleon
of finance.
Supreme Court Justice Rich. before
whom the case was tried. directed the
jury to find a verdict for the defend
ants Sarlie Clark and George w. Saul.
Mrs. Ives hcuueathed her share of the
family home in Lockport to her mother
and sister, and "A few Items of furni-
ture. rugs. iewelry and bric-a-brac 10
Miss Clark and Mr.. Saul, who had be-
friended her.
Tine whole estate was not 5000, out
the sister " mother could not bear
to see these two with any share of It,
The evening world., 1903-02-25
Angelo Rotto, Who Says He
Has Only Been in the Coun-
try One Day, Found Among
Applicants for Charity.
I'M WAITING ROOM OF BUREAU
Policeman Who Took Him 10 Or.
Bauer, Later Was Allowed to Go
About His Duty as usual-Man
Put In an Isolated Ward,

Angelo Rolto, suffering from small
pDx. who said he had beer in this
country only twenty-four hours, was
found TODAY On the waiting-room of
the Bureau of Outdoor Poor. He had
bssn minRling with persons applying for
reiief.
Residents In the tenements near Belle
vuc Hospital were considerably excited
when they heard the story, and there
were widespread rumors that the mar
mad mingled among the crowds in the
street.
The discovery OF She mans ailmeat
was made by Policeman Shields. of the
East Thirty-ffth street station. who is
Stationed at the Bureau. Rotto did no;
rise from mis- seat in the waiting-room
TO state his mission TO the clerk. and
Shields asked him what he wanted
The Italian replied that he was III
and would like to have the doctor look
az him. Shields took the man to the
ONCE OF Or. i. VI. Bauer, the eNamin-
ing physician for the Department OF
Charities. which is about. fifty feet dis
tant from the bureau. The physician
Aaid the man had smallpox and Rottc
was pleced In the isolated ward ia
await the arrival of an ambulance from
the Willard Parker Hospital.
DR.. Bauer said the man had all the
symptoms of the disease, sores having
broken out on the palms of his hauds
and on the soles OF his feet. The doc
tors Office and the Bureau for Depend
emit AdultG were immediately fumiGate1.
Shields; however' Wsn5 ABOUT nj;
walked from the Bureau to the doctors
office with the suffering man. Super
tntendent Merwin said that the police
man had come in contact with the man
while in the open air and he did moi
consider that the policeman was in any
danger of contracting the disease CT
giving II 10 others.
The evening world., 1903-02-25
| GEORGE KIssAM FREED.
Jury Disagreed on Question OF
HIS Competency.

The jury in Justice Stover's divis-
ion OF the Brooklyn Supreme Court,
which has been hearing evidence to
establish the i~ncompetency or COM
potency OF George Nissan. the ad-
vertising man., reported a disa agreement
to-day.
He Is suffering from the effects of a
p~aralytic stroke. The motion to have
him declared incompetent was brought
~ his next CT kin and his business
partner. II was opposed ny his Wife.
Justice slower ordered Mr.. Ksssam's
DISCHARGE.
The evening world., 1903-02-25

@EAsHINGToN. Feb, 25.-Brig. Gen.
Jenn G. Furey. recently promoted from
nt1onel In the Quartermaster's Depart
enent, va retired to-day. Born In New
York. he began his military career as a
private IN fhe Eighty-tourth New York
4~oiunteerH Infantry in April. 1861. and
4efFed throughout the Civil War. In
Hangasy. 1861, he was appointed Captain
the regular Quartermaster's Depart
Htnt-
The evening world., 1903-02-25
GOLD GOING SOUTH.
hanks to Ship @5s0,OOo 10 Bueno.
Ayrea T0-Norrow.

A shipment OF $4,000 American gold
Will be made to Buenos Ayres. South
America. tomorrow by New York banks
The transaction is reported TO be a
special one and has been under negotla.
ton for almost a week. The gold IL re.
Treasury.
This i the first shipment OF gold "a
hputh America In ome weeks. There
are reports of further shipments, but nc
continuation In yet obtaina bile.
The evening world., 1903-02-25

HOuT1Su6S lnB Sklu
as much as food nourishes the body.
1t puts every pore into a healthy
condition; assists nature in throwing
Off poisons from the body: allays in
fammation; cools, soothes and heals
all irritated parts. II cures chapped
hands and lips and all forms OF cha
fling. No soap. ne lotion. no wash
ever made will so quickly quiet a
baby suffering with prickly heat or
any form of rash as Munyon's Witch
Hazel Soap. Its soothing effect upon
the little one Is almost instantane-
ous. l want every person troubled
with hives, or who is tormented by
any itching, to battle with Munyon's
Witch Hazel Soap, using water as hot
as the skin can bear. Relief will be
dandruff, and | know of no scalp dis
ease but this soap will cure. 1t is
ideal for shampooing. 1t prevents
hair from falling out by strengthen
ing and feeding the roots. Ladies'
will find this soap a great blessing as
a wash for certain limitations, weak
nesses and discharges. 1t is antisep-
tic, allays all Inflammation and re-
moves all unpleasant odors. Every
gentleman who shaves himself
should try this soap. 1t softens the
beard and prevents the skin from
becoming irritated and lore. No
smarting, no burning, 10 need Of bay
rum or witch hazel for bathing. For
the general toilet it is ar exquisite
luxury, it improves any complexion
and makes the skin soft as velvet. 1t
is as far superior to any other soap
ever made as the electric light Is to
the tallow dip. You cannot afford to
be careless about your soap, especial
ly If there are young children in the
family. Sold everywhere.
MUNYON.
The evening world., 1903-02-25
UNYONTALKS
TO WOMEN.
Tells How They rlay Have a
Beautiful Complexion and
Grow Luxuriant Hair.

Munyon's Witch
Hazel soap is real
ly a skin food and
~vitalizer. The only
8 SOAP containing
witch hazel - its
C has caused
imitators to brand
their soap witch
hazel; these words
cannot be trade
marked. See that
the soap Is stamp
ed Munyon. 1t
--,,,-.HIAr IrN
The evening world., 1903-02-25
ADVENT EMPTIEs CITY
BleFida as q "Retreat" for the
Fashionable People.
Is here.

To-day is Ash Wednesday, which
marks in the church calendar a forty
days farewell to the vanities OF the
flesh II ushers in the penitentiai season
md nshers out the society women. OF
whom there has been a veritable exodus
from the city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-10-21
WANT COLUMN
'>>>>>>>>>>>>1~>>~~~>~%~~e
J. W. Rode sells steamship tickets.

J. W. Rode sells steamship tickets.
Land scrip for sale G.. A. Johnson
The Pride of Minot is the popular
-four. 1t leads. Is e.
Buy one of those new organs just re-
ceiyed at McJannet's. IL IT,
Furnished rooms for rent. Inquire at
| Samuclson S shoe store. left
Blank notes and chattel mortgag re-
leases for sale at this office.
I have now good supply Of Burling-
ton and Kenmare coal, p. H. Baukol. 2tf
H. W. Jones has Just received 100 tons
of the best grade of blacksmith coal. 6tf
The Pride of Minot is going in every
direction. 1t must be good flour. - tt.
Just received some of the latest or
gans Mcdaniel, the furniture man. 13tf
Get your prescription filed by grad
uate in pharmacy, at the Palace drug
store. 6 If
If you have any horses you wish win
tered, see or address F. A. Fuller, Ninot,
N. D. ... lS-tf.
Look at your calendars and see if it
isn't about time to buy some pride Of
Minot" -four. loft
Do you want to buy or sell a farm
If you do call on Fredeen 4 Stewart,
the land men. 13tf
For Sale-New mich COWS, by Nick
Roles, inquire. at Walter or Glenburn,
North Dakota. l3-tf
All kinds of land and townsites for
sale. Address N. W. Comfort Of White
Earth, or j. W. Maloney, Minot. 6-tf
She went all over town for Oxford's
and finally paid $3.50 for pair of Pin
gree make that pleased her immensely.
We can do fully as well for you. J. NJ.
Wilson. 6 If.
Sheep for Sale--For sale ten Purehed
Shropshire Rams. Address w. Glib,
Chilcot P. O., Ward County n. D. 26t4
For Sale-A fine quarter mile and a
half east of the stock yards, 3o acres
broken. Proven up. A snap if taken at
once. For particulars inquire at indie
pendent Office. 19-tf
Go to the Palace Barber Shop for
good CSC bath.-W. E. johnson. 16
Go to the Palace Barber Shop for
GOOD 25c bath.-W. E. johnson. 10
Taken Up-A black mare with brand
w w on left shoulder and half circle V
on left hip, weight about 800 pounds, at
sec. 20 tip. 153, r. 81, Owner prove pro-
perty, pay for notice and charges and
take animal away. John Whitson. 273t
Girl wanted for general homework.
Inquire at Reighart's jewellery store.
Furnished rooms for rent. Inquire at
Independent Office. "a to-.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-10-21

A laundryman drove up to a
residence in this city the other
day and accosted a little seven
year old girl saying, Miss,
couldn't you take this package
OF laundry into the house,"
She replied, Eyes sir, | could, but
| won't. That is what you are
paid for The fellow caught on
and said no more.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-10-21

Az. /. Bradley, the Des Lac
hardware man, was a MinOt Wis
tor last week. He was out OF
a collecting tour.
We have two cash purchaser for cot
tages, from 5 to rooms, who can fix u
out? Kent Realty & Investment Co
EXcavatOrs for the basement
Of the Peter Ehr building dis
covered some fine specimens OF
petrified wood Saturday.
We can sell you reinq uishment for
fine quarter section of land just two
and one half miles north of Minot.
Kent Realty e. Investment Co
R. +. Hawley, the cigar man,
who was burned out last week,
says he is planning to start his
cigar factory in a month.
Mary Jennings, N. Yamhill, Oregon
Could not get along without Rocky
Mountain Tea. Makes women strong
and beautiful Keeps them we'll. IS
cents.-A. S. Blakey.
Mr.. Hazelton from near the
Canadian line brought his lit tie
son to the county hospital Sat-
urday suffering with his should
err.
We have fine suit Of office rooms for
rent that we would like to show you. If
you want anything of this kind come in
and see us. Kent Realty and Investment
Co.
j Austin Garmin of Norwich
will put his flax in differently
next season if he soWs flax at all.
He disced his old ground ard re-
ceived only so bushels from SO
acres.
We have 10000 acres Of the best farm
lands in Ward county for sale on any or
all kinds of terms, both improved and
unimproved, it will pay you to see us
before buying your farm. Kent Realty
and Investment Co.
McKone Bros. intend to move
in the new Kelley building Sat-
urday night. They will have
one of the SWEETEST places OF bust
ness in the city.
Fire insurance protects against loss. have
six or seven of the best companies. Let me
write policy for you.-J. E. McKoane. 23-tf
Are you looking for desk room IN one
of the finest locations and in one of the
best buildings in the city? We have it,
and would be glad to do business with
you. Kent Realty and Investment Co.
n. W. Comford bought the
new tOwnsite at Buford. Mic is
getting to be a regular townsite
magnate and is said to be max
ing his fortune selling town lots.
Builds up muscular flesh, healthy It's
sue, rich. red blood; clears the stomach,
kidneys and liver. That's what Rocky
Mountain Tea will do. 80 cents.-A. S.
Blakey.
The happiest couple in the world
should be deaf husband and blind
wife. both taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
Keeps peace in the family. 80 cents
A. S. Blakey
We have 100 acres of land just two
miles from Des Laos, and one mile from
the elevator at Lone Tree, that $500 in
cash will handle Come in and see us
about it. Kent Realty & Investment Go
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-10-21
=
MINOR TOPICS
.u~~u~uANNpNN~0N1

M Wallace the coal man handles the best
b grade of Ignite. Leave word at Haw-
& ley's drug store m25tf
D Editor Drinkwater has sold
# the FlaXton Bee.
n For Sale ticket from Minneapolis to
Chicago. Good till Oct. % for any one.
!. Call at Independent office.
e G. A. Scofeld of Portal visited
his brothers here Friday.
Oct &c. Ladies between 20 and 30
5 will be given free sitting at Lakes
Studio. n252t
l.. w. Gammons transacted
business at Portal Thursday.
Orders for coal filled promptly when
bought from Wallace the coal man.
Leave orders with Hawley, the drug
gist. m25tf
Liveryman White has been laid
up the past week with neuralgia
in his head
G. G. Ripley was at Carpio
Thursday trying a contest case.
lie was victorious.
Money to loan on your farm, | have it
terms OF payment easy--Rates low as the
lowest. | can save you money!. E. Nc
Koane. 23-tf
c. K. Gunderson has returned
from north OF Leeds where he
). has been threshing.
Oct. 90 Ladies' between 30 and 40
will be given free sitting at Lakes
Studio. n25t2
!, Hay was selling in AIinot last
week for seven dollars a ton. 1t
is going up steadily.
Physicians state that the gen
eral health of the people of this
community is excellent.
We have just put on our list 16C
acre farm 8 miles south of Minot, that
we can sell for s1,7O0. 1t will take only
$3.50 in cash to handle this, the balance
you can have your own terms on.
Kent Realty & Investment Co.
William Parriott raised a car
rot down the river which wei ghs
two pounds and a half.
j. f. Bilderback will 90 to
Barry, Him two weeks to- visit
relatives several weeks.
Tom Hagen went to Manitou
to measure some hay belonging
to Mrs. Nash and Miss Maloney.
! Frank Slatkey will soon go to
Green Bay, Wis. to attend to the
settling up Of his fathers estate.
Peter Nelson OF Surrey raised
40 bushels Of oats from twelve
acres. Pretty good for desert
land.
Chas Glib of White Earth lost
a fine team Of mules last week.
The flyer ran over them cutting
their heads off.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-10-21

While Father Turcotte was
crossing the river at Superior
last Sunday, some part OF the
ferry broke and the reverend
gentleman was obliged to drive
out into the water, which came
up clear to his arms. He made
the crossing, through, alright
Mouse River Standard.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-10-21

Ben Ellefson was out on his
claim a few days.
f. r. Williams is now located
in the Montgomery building.
Alfred Blaisdell was transact
ing business in Minneapolis last
week.
Ole Fairman, a genuine good
fellow, is the new night operator
at Granville.
l.. C. Van Exile built a good
walk from his photograph gal.
lery to Second street.
Mrs. Reynolds Of Portal has
moved to this city. She taught
music here last winter.
w. B. Markillie raised 500
bushels OF fine potatoes on four
acres north of the city.
M. A. Tolrud' formerly editor
OF the Lakota American, went
through Minot Friday on his way
to Oregon to live.
Jewel T. Ward of Burlington
will return to his old home in
White county, Ind, to live. He
has proved up on a fine home
stead.
Elmer Carr, of Lynch, raised
300 bushels OF potatoes on three
fourtlts of an acre. He sold a
nice lot of sorted spnds in this
city Tuesday. "
Major Murphy reports having
made 81 loans on farms in this
part OF the state last month.
Several Of the farms are situated
in Bottineau county.
A pleasant dancing party was
held at the home OF c. d. WOlv- (
erton Tuesday night Of last week
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
Bomboy: recently married.
j. Goldberg, of Glenburn,
went to Minneapolis to buy
goods. He has one of the best
stores at Glenbuln and is put
ting in an up-tO-date stock. <
Nels Bake moved his household <
goods to this city from his claim <
near the Berthold Indian reser-
walton that his children might
attend school.
Granville hunters are bringing
n dozens Of ducks daily. Six
hunters in one day killed $50.
Walter Evans in an hour and a <
lalf strung 40 ducks on his belt.
Atty. Gjertsen of Bowbells was <
n this city Saturday getting <
evidence in the case Of JOurgen <
Olson against the Mattsons and (
Storby who shot him in the leg
asst summer.
The Carpio Footprints has :
been sold to Lawyer Scott and :
:. B. Goodrich. Mr.. Goodrich =
'ecently started the Glenburn 4
Tribune. The two plants will be :
The wheat on Governor Whites :
arm at Litchville went about 20
bushels per acre. The governor
ook a prominent part in the
harvesting proceedings himself,
md seemed to en- Joy it. f
A Ward county man is said to
lave requested aneighbor to find c
lin some one to share his sor-
ows and joys. The neighbor s
vas accommodating and recon-
nended his own divorced wife.
VIM. Wilkinson, the chief clerk
1t the land office, received word =,
hat he would be transferred to y
he Land office at Bismarck. Mr..
Wilkinson is one OF the best u
Jerks the land office has ever
nOWn. q
Peter Mellon, Il young man o.
rom near kenmare visited the .
ity Thursday. He is one OF the u
'Oungest mine owners in the st
ounty and is doing a fine bust
ess.. He has a vein OF coal near te
Y four feet thick. N
\ Great Northern engine
tarted a fire two miles NJ
;est Of Minot Friday afternoon ~
hitch came near burning Eric t.
Iustad's buildings. Forty acres Il
ere burned over before the
eighbors could turn out with r
heir plows and put out the fire. N
U. S. Commissioner j. II. Lewis
ook possession Of the J. c. Hoff s. s.
stock Saturday and IL
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
CHILD SOUNDED FIRE ALARM
AT THE CITY HOSPITAL
Leon Rrcsner Climbed on Chair and
Pushed Button Expecting to
See Engines.

Leon Bresner. 5 years old, caused con-
sternation in the City Hospital yesterday by
climbing on chair in division No. IL and
pressing the fire-alarm button with his tiny
fingers
DOCTORS, nurses and attendants prepared
TO rescue the inmates of the hospital from
Il possible conflagration should 1t become
necessary. while others rushed to the third
floor to ascertain the cause of the alarm.
For few minutes there was more ex-
element than has been experienced for a
long time at the City Hospital all on ac-
count of little Icons experimenting with the
iire alarm. He was probably the only per-
sen in the hospital who was totally uncon-
cerned about the matter.
Leon. dressed in a small slip, Is given
the freedom of the division, and roams
where he ,p!eases. talking to the other pa
tlents and amusing them with his baby
ways: The fire-alarm button has been an
object of interest to him for several days
Its use was explained to him by one of the
nurses in the division. and. with the assist
ance of tie chair. which he dragged under
the fire alarm while no one was looking he
tested its efficacy with startling results
Yes, me knew it was the fire alarm
Said the little fellow, in answer to cues
non. Me wanted to see the horses and the
fire engines come and the men come with
the ladders. was his explanation as to whv
ne pushed the button,