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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-10-14
$4,000 Bonds

Stovepipo Allen, the box car
theft, had his preliminary at the
court house Wednesday after
nom before Judge Murray and
was bound over to the October
term OF court to $4,000. He
failed to give bonds. Two wit
nesses were examined, Campbell,
the decoy and Tom Hanna, the
detective. Aliens partner, Henry
Wilson, was brought down from
Havre, Mont, this morning and
put in jail.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-10-14
JAMES DAVIS
+ INSTANTLY KILLED
IA Well Known Settler From Missouri Falls
From his Wagon Near Lynch Postofflce
Y Sunday at Noon and Breaks his Neck.

7 James Davis, a farmer % miles
II north Of this city, fell from his
wagon on the public highway
one-half mile south Of Lynch
postoffice 13 miles north OF Minot
Sunday about fifteen minutes
4 past twelve O'Clock, and was in
,kantly killed. His team OF mules
fI,yalked with the loaded wagon
Is the postoftice. B. Solberg,
who lives near the place and O..
A. Conklin, Of Renville, went at
once down the road and found
the man dead. Jerry keeler, Of
Bjelland, also went to the scene
Of the accident and found that
the mans neck and arm had been
broken. No one saw the accident.
1t is supposed that he leaned
forward to strike one Of the mules
and the animal jumped throwing
him to the ground. 1t is not be-
lieved that the wheel ran over
the mans head but there is a
wheel mark across his body at
the breast. His body had been
dragged 25 feet and evidently
his feet had caught in the wheel.
His face was badly discolored.
A whip and his pipe stem were
found several feet back where the
body had fallen. The body was
not touched, as it was thought
that an inquest might be neces-
sary. Word was sent to this city
at Onceyand Coroner CrOkatnOti-
fed but decided that an inquest
was not necessary. r. B. Lytle,
son-in-law OF the dead man went
from this place in the afternoon
and brought the remains to this
city where they, were placed in
McJannett's undertakingrooms.
Relatives at Maryville, Mo-, were
notified at once and they ex-
pressed their desire that the re-
mains be shipped back to the
mans old home for burial.
The deceased was about 60
years old. He came to this state
from Arcove, Mo-, three years
ago and for a year farmed near
Devils Lake. He moved to Minot
a year ago last winter and lived
here until spring when he went
out on his homestead. He kept
what is known as the Hallway
house, where the stages met and
where travellers often found vel
come and comfort. He was an
Industrious man and not a word
can be said against him. He was
honest to penny. He leaves
besides his wife, seven children,
three sons and four daughters
as follows: James, Patrick, VIM
and Sarah OF this place and
Mary r. Of Maryville, Mo-, Mrs.
Nick NJ. Benin, of Lansford and
Mrs. T. B. Lytle Of this city. He
was a member Of the Catholic
church. He leaves several broth
ers. His brother William died
last winter in Missouri where he
had gone on a visit.
usixar Factory Burns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
By Associated Press.

Atlanta Ga.. Dec. l5.-The annual meet ing of the officers and directors of the Southern Baseball League was held here today and the final adjournment was reached this evening"
 President Kavanaugh was reelected unanimously. James Palmer of Nashvil. e was selected as Vicc-President and Presi- dent Kavanaugh will serve also as Sec retary and Treasure. The directors chosen are. Captain Crawford, Shreve- port: F. T. Morril of New Or cans, James Palmer of Nashville and Colonel Holt of Montgomery.
 It was decided that no change shall be made in the circuit and the rumored drop ping of Montgomery from the League was referred to only in a casual manner. It was decided that the playing season shall be heightened fourteen day and shall close not later than October 1. The sea- son Is to open in the West and close in the Eastern part of the circuit.
 President Kavanaugh was empowered to select committee to aid him in pre- pairing the schedule for the season. The pennant for 1903 was awarded to Mem phis on a standing of 5S9.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

toothache, and it was decided to take him to dentist. The dentist decided that al fine molar must be extracted, and, not- withstandlng poor Consuls protestationsI the operation was performed. A few mos ments later the dentist retired into anI othr apartment, leaving Consul alone in the operation room. But when the genI tleman returned, a few moments laterl what was his consternation to find that in order to ''get even with him. in retail iation for the pain he had inflicted. the astute young monkey had deliberately smashed to smithereens every singi6l dental instrument in the room.
 NOW. last week. Consul was again. troubled with toothache, an dhis manager. decided to take him to a dentist-anotherl one. this time-but the practitioner, being !
 more humane than the other, used some
 anaesthetic so that Consul was relieved
 of his pain without any additional tor r
 ture. As soon as the animal was released from the operation chair, feling greatly relieved. he sprang toward the dentist and. throwing his arms around his neck emrbaced him with great affection and enuston, out of the pure gratitude of his little monkey heart. Now, is 1t to be wonf dered at that Consul is the hero of the
 hour?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
KEEcH HELD TO BAIL.
Arrested on Charge of Fraudulently
 Using Mails.

Using Mails.
 Memphis, Tenn, Dec. i5.--A. V. Keech, recently arrested on the charge of fraud ulent use of the mails in connection with the Mississippi Valley Planter prize distribution. was bound over in 5000 bail to the Federal Grand Jury this afternoon at a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner D. F. Elliotte.
 The postal authorities. banks, newspa- pers and wholesale establishments of the city continue to receive numerous inqui- ries concerning the prize distribution and a voluminous stream of mail continues to pour into the Memphis postoffice for Rob- ert H. Banks, the name given in the printed circulars.
 Postoffice Inspector A. J. Moore says that he is confident this case will ex- cell all others in the South at least in point of the number of individuals who were taken in by the fraud. Several hun dred victims have come to Memphis in person. The letters and telegrams thus far received show that the circulars were sent to Texas. Indian Territory. Okla homa, Arkansas, Tennessee. Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama and that the vio- tims will total close to 5000.
 At late hour tonight Keech had not made bond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
TO HAVE HOLIDAY HELP.
Temporary Clerk Granted Montgom-
 ery postoffice

Postmaster c. W. Buckley of Montgom- cry yesterday received authority from the Postoff1ce Department at Washington, D. C.. to appoint an additional clerk to serve during the Christmas season.
 For several years the volume of busi- ness done at the postofice during the holiday week has been so great that the registry and money order departments needed additional help. Postmaster Buckley telegraphed for an additional clerk in each of these departments and yesterday received an order granting him one.
 It Is probable that a substitute letter carrier will be used as a regular carrier during the rush week and a carrier wIn be used in the registry department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
AS cAMPAIaNERs
They Are Not Very Effective, is the
 ConSenSua of Oniuio1


 Chicago, Dec. 15.-Preachers as cam paign orators was the principal subject discussed at to-day's meeting of the Pro- hibition National Committee. The ten committeeman who participated in the meeting at the Auditorium Hotel will de- eide on the place for the national con- vention before their adjournment to-mor- row. The general welfare of the party was discussed to-day. the discussion hay ing to do mainly with the method of campaign orators. The consensus of opinion seemed to be against the preach CTS
 'The infidel who votes the party ticket is worth more than the Christian who does rot" said H. W. Wilbur of New York
 Other members said ministers as stump speakers were less effective than busi- ness men owing to their lack of knowI- edge of the best way to reach and con vince the people. The committeeman pres ent agreed as to the desirability of elim- mating impractical methods and recog- nizing practical men in the party instead of giving the leading positions to preach CTS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
DR , P. BUCHANNAN, Specialist
100 Dexter AVeune.

Diseases of Women. Private. Rectal, Nervous. Skin. Kidney. Bladder and Chronic Diseases; Diaeasea Peculiar to Men. l treat distases without the Knife. My office outfit is complete with electrical appliances. consisting of X-ray Violet-ray. Static, Galvanic and FaIadic Ma. chimes; Electric Light Baths. Vapor and Hot Air Baths All electrical treatments safe and free of pain. Diseases of women, Including ovarian Diseases. treated with Electrtcity Massage and Medicine. Syphilis, Rheumatism and Skin Diseases treated with Vapor Hor Air and Electric Light Baths. with inunctIon taking the mercury out of the system through the skin ana preventing injury to the bones and brain Nervous Diseases treated with Electricity, and Massage. Diseases peculiar to men-Enlarged Prostates Structure and VarI- cocsle-treafed with Electricity, Massage and irrigation, Piles, Fistulae and Rectal Ulcers treated without the knife do not send pa- tients to the inhrmary or to bed. Woman nurse constantly at office.
 Hours. 10 C. m. to 2:3o ?. m.
 Avenue. Montgomery. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Alabama Field rrials

Huntsville. Dec. 15.-($pecial.)-The all- age stake of the Alabama field trials was run to-day under fairly favorable condi- tions Birds were not found abundant which was due to the high cold wind There were eight starters in the stake and among the number were several hIgb class dogs. The course was level and afforded opportunity for speed and rang ing. Winners: First, Rip. owned by John son & Cox; second, Toney Boys Kate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Weather Conditions.

Texas, and light to heavy snow in Western New York, but generally fair weather now prevails in nearly all districts, under infiu- ence of an extensive area of high barometer with crest over the middle Mississippi Valley; 1t is giving continued moderately cold weather over the interior and the Northeast, the highest temperature yesterday at St. Paul was zero. and the freezing line now dips south ward to Meridian Miss; a moderate depres- sion over the Pacific Northwest Is giving rains in that region.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
MONTGOMERY HOLDS ITS
 FRANCHISE FROM LEAGUE

H, H. Mayberry: third, Rip Lass. Garth. Kellar & Rison.
 The Alabama field trials club tonight decided to make no change in the stakes. except in the free for, all in which the added money will be 800. There was a strong movement to have every stake open to the world so that the best dogs of the country would be entered for big purses
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
A Five-Mile Tunnal.

A telegram from Wadsworth, New, says:
 "Tunnelling through the Sierra Nevada mountains will be the next engineering feat of the Hartman overland route. Some day we hope to bore a hole through the Sierras, and then we want to take you to the coast" said E. A. liar riman. smilingly to newspaper men at Reno recently.
 There will be one tunnel five and one- quarter miles long and several others not great while hence. Our surveying is all done. In fact, there have been several surveys made, and we have our plans, but are not just ready for it yet"
 How much will be saved by this?" was asked.
 That's hard to say. There is a lot of lifting required to take traffic over the road west of Reno, and the cost Is there fore enormous. We will save a good deal of that. Such things are hard to estimate. We will cut out most of the forty miles of snowsheds, leaving only about four.
 Yes, l feel many pounds lighter after seeing what I have today and yesterday" he continued, "and the next engineering feat of our company will be a system of tunnels through the mountains wonder"
 The long tunnel which MT. Hartman referred to will start considerably west of Truckee, 1t Is supposed. and 1t will result in an immense reduction of grade, the new roadbed being about 1000 feet below the old line on the mountain above. Ac- cording to an official of the engineering department, the reduction of grade from Reno west will be about one-third, or from one and one-half to one per cent. The country west of Summit, which is 6,OOO feet high, Is rough and hilly, so that the task of making the new road will re- quire immense expenditure and the high est engine ering skill. The construction of the tunnel system through the Sierras has been regarded as chimerical by many railroad men as was the Lucin cut-ofe over Salt Lake. The saving in expense and time by such tunnel system would be immense
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
New Pitcher for Memnhis-

Richmond. Ind. Dec. 15.-Pitcher Fred klohedanz now in Indiana as a polo ref Southern League. He was formerly with the Boston National League team.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

Miss Kidder-Theyve only been married siI
 months. but whenever her husband goes away
 on business trip she's delighted and pre- pares to have a good time. MT Meanley-AhG Do you know I suspected something like thaeI always said. Miss Kllder--Yes You sec he takes her with hlm.-Philadeiphia LedEaS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
INSPECTING THE |. & N.
OFFICIALS TO GO OVER MONT
 GoMERY DIVISION TODAY.
Other Sections of Line Made Good Showing-Great Tunnel to Be Cut Through Sierra Nevada
 Mountains.

The Mobile and Montgomery Division of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad will be inspected today by Superintendent J. I. Mckinney and other officials.
 MT. Mckinney will go to Mobile on an early morning train in his private car, and will return to Montgomery over the division, reaching Montgomery tonight.
 On December 11th and 12th the annual inspection of the Pensacola. Pensacola and Atlantic. and Southern Alabama Di- visions of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was made by the division of- cers, assisted by H. A. Shields. Road master. Mobile and Montgomery Division, and W. w. Porterfield, Roadmaster of the AlabamaMineral Division.
 The divisions inspected aggregate about 314 miles of railroad, and extends from Celma, via Pensacola, Fla, to River Junction in that State.
 The percentage made by the Pensacola Division was S3.5S; by the Pensacola ahd Atlantic Divlsions f6.75. and by the South. ern Alabama Division, 72.71. The inspec- tion figures show considerable improve ment on the Southern Alabama Division.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as reported by the Weather Bureau for selected Southern sta. dons during 24 hours ending a. rn
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec L5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Indicates rise. Indicates fall.

The Coosa and Upper Alabama will fall slowly and the middle and lower Alabama will remain practically stationary during the next two days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

Then the party filed into dinner, the monkey president having Mime. Rejdne at his right, and Mime. Simon Girard, the charming singer, on his left. Throughout the dinner Consul maintained the most dignitied attitude, and showed most per- feet manners. He ate his ''potage" like d gentleman in a silent, refined manner He used his fish knife and fork with deX- terIty offered his glass for wine. partcok of eevry dish with charming pohteness; and at dinner ue used a silver knife and fork to peel his pear with all the grace of tn cold French aristocracy. Alter coffee which was served at table, he put his hand in his pocket and drew out golden cigarette case, de!tcately fashion ed, wsich he opened, and offered to each of his .'voisincs" He then proceeded to light his own cigarette. which he smoked in dignifed but affable silence.
 If is recorded that throughout the din ner his manners were those of perfect gentleman, except that from time to time he betrayed his plebian origin by few playful and familiar pats upon the cheeks of his two neighbors. After dinner, he re- tired, lowing with perfect grace to the company, accompanied by his negro scr want. who had called for him with his automobile.
 Sometime ago he suffered severely from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
STATIONS,
A NEW IDOL

"1ndtcates traca ~. 43-
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE,
 Section Director. Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

and cheeks were smooth shaven. and his buttonhoie was adorned with a beautiful orchid. With the gravest bow be hent hls stateliness before Mime. ReJane, who was the principal lady guest at the dinner, and offered her his arm,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Is Worshipped by the Four Hundred
 of Paris.

Is Worshipped by the Four Hundred
 of Paris. Claire de Pratz in The London Morning
 Leader.
 Who is now the celebrity of the hour in Paris? As the late Marqueise de Se- Louis XIV, II give you ten, twenty and a hundred guesses." Have you guessed it? No? Well, then, let me tell you that in this century of science and advanced civilization in his modern city of ParIs. which calls itself La Ville-Lumiere"- the celebrity of the hour, the creature adored of all Parisiennes. the honored guest of all Parisian gatherings, is-a monkey-a monkey by name Consul.
 But what a monkey 1t is! Surely no human is so bright, so intelligent. so cul- tivated, so smart! He dresses at ,ne best tailors. drives the smartest automobile in Paris. is petted by the loveIiest Pal1s- iennes. eats and drinks the most delicate food. smokes the finest brand of cigars, and ties his necktie with so elegant a f1n- 1sh as to render green with envy even M. le Bargy of the Comedie Franchise
 Consul has for the last few weeks b cen the great attraction of the Folles Ber- geres. Crowds of Parisians go to the famous music hall night by night to watch his performance alone, but since last week Consul has become more than a music hall faVorite, for he is now a the smartest houses. where he is received as an honored guest, and sits down to table with the upper ten of Paris life, Except that he is somewhat silent. he be- hayes exactly like human being.
 Last week there was a great function held among the nota bilities of artistic and literary Paris. It was the dinner given in honor of the Tooth performance of 'Le Sire de Vergy." These diners de centimes' are generally presided over by some illustrious dramatic author or critic, or theatrical manager, and are attended by most of the artistic celebrities of Pa ris, and l need not tell you that the in- vitation list is most exclusive. But the diner de centieme" of last week was pre- sided over by no less personality than Consul himself. He entered the room soi- emnly, where all the guests were assem- bled, a few minutes before the dinner hour. taultlessly attired in the most per Iectiy ntung evening dress made by the smartest tailor in Paris His p!eated shirt front was irreproachable, and was Fastened with the tiniest diamond stud in the best possible taste Beneath his arm he c9rried jauntily his ''claque." the collapse evening hat, so dear to the smart boulevardier His impeccable patent leather shoes shone exquisitely; his chm
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Stockholders Meeti1c.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the girss National Bank of Montgomery will be heln al its banking rooms on Tuesday. Jan. B2tn. 1904. at i2 o'clock noon for the election of Board of Director and for the transaction of sny other business that may properly come before the meeting
 if A. S. wooLFoLK. Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

Sometime ago he suffered severely from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-20
WILL ARRIVE TOMORROW.
LueIUa- Forepaugh-Fish Wild West shows
Dated for Rock Island.


Bright and early tomorrow morn
ing the Luclla Forapaugh- Wild
West shows will arrive in Rock Isl
and and in comparatively short time
the large stretch of canvas will Gov
er the show ground ON FOrty-seCond
street and Fifth avenue. Tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock the wild west
show will hold its parade over the
principal streets. The procession will
be headed by George w. Forepaugh,
the veteran Snowman, and only broth
er to the late circus owner, Adam
Forepaugh, whose death II years ago
occurred in Philadelphia, the home of
the FOrepaughs. Luella Forepaugh-
Fish, Cherokee Bill. the noted rife
shot and frontiersman; Col. Alexis
Georgian. whose troops Of Cossacks
and Arabs are features of the big
show, Charlie Tompkins, the prize
winner at the cowboys convention
held early this year ut Oklahoma, and
other famous perSonagcs. Three
bands of music, led by the celebrated
cowboy band will be in line, and the
procession concludes with the Gu
phoneous melodies of the bright and
handsome calliope presided over by
Bud Horn. known throughout the land
as the king of calliope players.
According to the newspapers of the
towns visited by the ForepaughFish
Wild West shows, il is one of the
most complete organizations of its
character in the country, and its per-
formances are invariably marked by
success. Its riders are daring, its In
dams are typical, the cowboys are fine
ly built specimens of the true border
| life, and so on through the entire ga
NUT of its arena performers. His
torical facts, such as the Custer mas
sacre, are dealt with in strenuous and
vivid fashion and the reproduction
gives one an idea of how the gallan'
| Custer made his last stand
against the overwhelming Indian
hordes. The attack on the stage coach
and the repulse of the Indians is an
other notable incident, the wonderful
rifle shooting by the girl expert, Lone
Star May, the demon-like riding of
the band of Cossacks, marvellous pyra-
mid building and acrobatics of the
Arabian contingent, are all worthy
of high. commendation.
Tomorrow afternoon n free and ex-
remedy hazardous high dive will be
given. free to all at o'clock. and it
will be repeated at night at T. The
wild west performances will begin at
. and o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-20

Beetles, p .............. 0 o
Totals ...... 3 1926 IA 1
*Two out when winning run was
made.
Score by innings:
Rock Island ...OO2 OOOO11-4
Cedar Rapids ..OOOOO2 Is
Summary: Struck out-by LaKaff
8. by Beedles ?. Bases on balls-off La
Kaff 5, off Beedles 1. Two-base hits
Donnelly, OLeary. Home run-Beed-
les. Umpire-McNamar
Davenport 3, DeeaturI.
Decatur, July 20.-Twenty-five hun
dred people saw Davenport defeat De-
catur in a well-played game. Score:
Davenport ......O01 020000-3 II
Decatur .........OOOOO OOO1-1 =
Batteries Stauffcr and Lobeck;
Weigand and Krebs.
Rockford B. Bloomington 4.
Bloomington, July 20.-Stupid base
running by the home team after Il
fine batting rally in the eighth lost Il
chance to tie the score and win the
game. Graham was invincible until
the eighth. and after three runs were
i'll Owens was substituted. McGreevy
was poorly supported and was hit
hard in the fifth. after which Smith
relieved him. Score:
Rockford OOO40000-5 II ,
bloomington ....OOO1 O03O-f ) >
Batteries - Graham, Owens and
Meek; McGreevy and Donovan.
Dubuque 10, Springfield 6.
Springfield, July Copyright lost
the game for the locals. Hagerman
had all the best of the pitching argu-
ment, but his support was poot.
Score:
Dubuque ...2120OO1 80 6
Springfield 40 1012O1. o Is 10
Batteries-Isbell and Jameson; Ha-
german and Belt.