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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-01-19
FatalAccident.

his sister started for Sisseton from their
home at Ellington taking with them a
shot gun. The gun lay in the wagon
them resting on the bed of the
wagon. When about two miles from
home from some cause, probably from
the jar of the wagon, the gun was dis
charged mangling Mr.. Farum's arm
and shoulder in a terrible manner. He
vas hurridly taken home by his sister
and medical aid was hastily summoned.
1t vas found necessary to amputate his
arm as the only means of saving his
life, but the loss of blood had weakened
him so he died the following morning.
An Important Case Pending.
The taxing of mortgages amounting
in value to millions of dollars under
the laws of South Dakota is dependent
upon the outcome of a suit which is to
be disposed of during an adjourned
term of state circuit court. Last spring
to the county commissioners, in accord
dhOC WltiA "a LhN CAdOtCNt ny biC Auo it6
lature, assessed mortgages to the valu e
of 500, 900. The holders of these
mortgages alleged that the law under
which these assessments were made is
unconstitutinal and void. They there
fore instituted an action against the
county commissioners by which they
seek to have the assessments of the
mortgages cancled. If as the result of
the suit, the law is declared to be con
stitu tional mortgages will in future be
assessed by the assessors of practically
every county in South Dakota.
Who VIII BE sheriff.
This is the question that is agitating
the minds of Marshall county people.
Last Friday evening the county COM
m~issioners appointed Chas. HELLER to
fill the unexpired term of III. A. Huxley
deceased. The appointment was some
what of a surprise to the public as
it was not known that Mr.. Heller was
a candidate. The other candidates
were Marshall Vincent, VIM Jones,
Noah Tompkins, s. I. Miles, Jr. Mr..
HELLER has been a resident of the east
ern part of the county for the past seven
years and will no doubt make an excel
lent officer. Mr.. Vincent, who has had
charge of the sheriff's Office since Mr.,
Hinkley's death, refuses to give up the
office on the grounds that the appoint
ment made by the commissioners is not
legal, the law providing that the pre-
ference be given an old solder when
one of the candidates is such. He also
contends that his appointment was fol
the unexpired term Of Mr.. Hinkley and
that the term does not expire until Jan,
/, 1907. We understand that both thu
commissioners and Mr.. Vincent have
employed counsel and will back theil
judgement in the matter.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-01-19
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS.
Editors at Huron.

The winter meeting of the South
Dakota Press associatian will be held at
Huron January %, 26 and %.
steen Will be Next Agent.
1t is understood that Isaac Steen, of
Mayville, N. D., is slated 10 be the next
agent at Fort Yates in place of J.. NJ.
Cariguam, who will shortly resign.
Vienna Business Man Disappears.
Alarm exists at Vienna over the dis
appearance of NJ M. Aylsworth, a bust
ness man. He left Vienna to take trip
to Minneapolis. Nothing has been
heard of him since.
Horse Thief Sentenced.
III. f. Harrington, the man who stole
the horses belonging to John Avery, of
Spearfish, plead guilty and was SEN
fenced Friday by Judge, at Dead wood,
to eight months of hard labor at the
penitentiary.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
Government Promises
To Garry Out Reforms

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 6.-An Off
cial statement issued today in regard TO
the recent disorders throughout tnS
country declares that the disturbances
were due TO the display or bitter TeeI-
ings by various sections OF the pOpuIa~
ton toward one another whIcn We're
caused by the manifesto of October 81
The only means OF combating the GIs-
turbauces lies in ali the people DecOm-
ing thoroughly convinced tnat reforms
VIII be infleXibly carried out as prom
ised, and that no efTOrts or the enemies
OF reform viii be allowed 10 prevent this
accomplishment.
The statement recommends moderation
on the part OF the people. and co-opera-
JiOn in the work OF pacifyfug the coun-
try The government declares that II
reckons on the support or the peaceaDIy
inclined and thoughtful majority or the
population. TO whom the future develop
ment OF Russia on n basis or civil -
erty and territorial integrity is dear
The government particularly counts
upon the support OF the press, wnIcn
must understand IN the present slIua-
aon that a Uslion or the intellectual
forces Of the whole nation is necessary
The Washington times., 1905-11-06

covery of George Trammell. who was
burned about the head and body in the
explosion at the electric light plant last
week
He has been lingering between life and
death since Wednesday. He has been
sinking since Saturday night, and the
end IS expected momentarily.
His death will be the third fatality
resulting from the accident. For a time
it was expected that Trammeu woulo
recover. but complications set in. When
the news OF his critical condition was
sent TO the Potomac Electric Power
Company this morning the officials were
surprised and grieved.
George Tramgaell is a widower, and
lived with his brothers family at as
Conduit road
The condition Of his brother. William
Trammen, was reported much better
this mJrning. He was ablS TO sit up
for short time yesterday afternoon
This morning q. W Hardy. the col
ored stOker. has not improved, and his
condition is critical. but not necessarily
fatal When the patients were first
taken TO the hospital. Hardy was sup
posed To be the most serious, but since
then he has steadily improved
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
Former Minister Straus
Appeals to President

Oscar Straus. former United States
minister to Turkey, and a leading
Hebrew OF the country, called upon the
him as TO whether there was any pos
sibility Of action which would result IN
a mitigation OF the horrors connected
with the massacre OF the Hebrews IL
Russia The President stated that, Of
course. he had been watching with the
deepest concern the reports of these
massscres; that he had been appealed
10 within the last few weeks TO try
to take some action, not only on behalf
Of the Israelites in Russia. but on behalf
of the Armenians. Poles, and Firms.
The result OF the Presidents INQUIRIES
coincide with statements contained in
a cable from n. Witte to Jacob H
Schif, shown the Presi dent by Mr.
Straus. - follows:
THE government is hCrrified at these
oulragcs- You know that l. less than
anyone. 90 not sympathiZe with such
savage outbreaks. All ] can do to stop
the disorders, is done. but as the coun-
Try IL IN such excited state. the local au-
thorities are often poWerless"
IN the conditions OF social disorder
which actually exist in Russia the Pres
1deEt does not see that any action can
be taken by this Government at nresent
Whtch viii be OF any benefit 10 the un-
fortunate sufferers, for whom he feels
such keen sympathy.
Secretary Root was with the Preai-
dent just before the issuance of the
statement. and amCng other things it
Is quite likely that he talked over the
question OF the persecution of thu
Hebrews with the Chief Executive
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths We're reported to
the Health Office during the last. twenty
four hours:
Bush. Elizabeth. n. Providence Hospital
Eainondsg Linda r.. 2. 1881 Spring ST NV
Evans Mark, 1 month. 81. AIMS Inf Asylum
Foley John g.. S. Potomac river
Fuller. Elizabeth. G. 2eI1 Connecticut ave ny-
Gray. George, IS 5gs Biairs court ne
Harrison. sarah. ~ H0meopst thic Hospital
Haynes, Cherries l., 81, 1925 Kramer 81. ne
holt. Nellie IS. ST. Johns Orphans Asylum.
Hopper, sapoiio. 2. 226 18th 81 re-
Hursey, William. ~. BuFkgiIle ~ g
Macnichol. Annie NJ. a. lO5 @ ST Sc
Moran infant of Howard and EnifIy -
hours, Zl7 ST ne
MePherson Lewis y. 81. Home for Incurabies.
Netter. Corene. y, 14s Frances St Sc
Soll. Francis J., !. 1896 7th st. NV
Plummer Fred. 81 Garfield Hospital
Itailey. Mary C., II. IHs Half st. sw
Robinson. Thomas, days. 45 Temple Ct sw
Rose. Mary c., IL 1906 18th ST. ne
SciOr. Annie n. 70. 1855 Wisconsin ave NV
Solsn, Frank J.. Is. Geo. Wash. Univ HOSP
Splitter. Nancy. 81 1928 ! 81. So.
Taylor. Sue o. n, IS. Oak ave. Takoma PIX
Turner. Noses. 100. Wash. Asylum Hospital
washington. William. 4 ChlldFens HosIg..aI
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
Simon Wolf Appeals
For Russian Hebrews

Simon Wolf. OF this city. president OF
the Bnai Birth, has addressed a letter
TO Secretary OF state Root reciung Jne
extent Of the terrible character or the
massacres of Hebrews IN Russia. anu
appealing to him, If possible, 10 rno
some way by which the influence ii OF the
United States might be brought to bear
upon the Russian government TO stop
further outTages against these innocent
people, and to repair some OF the dam
age that has been wrought.
Mr.. Wolf admits that he can see no
way IN International law b. wnlcn Ine
United States can interfere, but ne pe-
heves that public opinion may be so
aroused IN this country as TO at least
induce the charitably disposed TO con-
tribute for the relief OF the families OF
the killed and the succor Of the wounded.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
DIED.

FOLEY-Suddenly. on Saturday. Novenobor
= 1900, JOHN C. FOLEY. a native OF TT-Iylee
county Limerick. ireland. In his afty-eightb
year -NS s'sii'H
fuheTal from ST Martins Church at 0
a. M Monday, November s, 1905
'Ne" York papers please copy) II
McPHERSON-On Saturday. November
!So2, az Home for Incurabies. LEWIS T. Nc
THEREON, beloved husband OF FLORENCE n
Mcpherson. -
, Funeral from A. J. Schippert's Chapel. 2OoS
IennsylYania avenue northwest WedDesdav
November 9. al pm Relatives and friends
'-i'i'S' noG-2t
SKINNER-On Sunday, November 3 1913
az $40 y. m, at 305 Mclean avenue south
west. JOHN W. the infant son of John
T. and the late Louise a Skinner aRed
seven months and fourteen days Il
sIMONS-On Saturday morning. November
T. 1905. LAFI%IA SIMONS nee Cayygoo1)
beloved wife OF Samuel simons aged tWenty-
seven years.
Funeral Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
from the residence Of her sister Mrs George
F. Esputa. az street southeast Relatives
and friends respectfully invited to attend
nOJ-2t
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
E. V0IGT BUYS HOME
FROM SAUTER ESTATE

E. Voigt has purchased from the
Sauter estate the ten-room residence,
$40 Q street northwest. which he will re-
model and improve The house Is three
stories in height and built OF brick. II
faces both Rhode Island avenue and O
of the section. The sale was closed by
Mr. Harrison, OF Harrison & Browning
who have also sold to Joseph SchirYman
a row of eight small dwelling houses on
First street near l street southwest
The latter property was owned bv p
Brennan and Mr.. SchiGman bought IL
as an investment
Harrison q Browning report that they
have received a deposit for purchase of
a downtown business property, the sale
of which is to be completed this week.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
NEW PUBLIC PRINTER
CALLS ON PRESIDENT

Charles A. Stiiiings the new Pupnc
Printer, called at the White House TINS
morning and was closeted with Presl-
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Loeb IOl
nearly an hour.
This is the first conference the PresI-
dent and his new Public Printer has
had since the appointment was an
nounced
It is understood that the President
was anxious to go over the question OF
administering the big printerys affairs
with the new incumbent
Mr. Stillings, just prior to his going
TO the White House, called on AcIins
Public Printer Ricketts,.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
HOWARD CUT FIRST.
SAY HUB POLICE
Was Original Operator on
Suit Case Victim.
GRAND JURY TAKES UP CASE
Prompt Indictments Expected-GirPs
Relatives Asked to Identity Head.
Still Seek Mrs. Dean.

BOSTON, Nov 6.-The finding of the
head of Susan Agnes Geary. the LITTLE
dancer who was the victim of the suit
case" crime, has furnished the authori-
ties with the last bit of evidence needed
to secure the Indictment of the prison
ers under arrest 1t IS expected that
Suffolk grand jury, which met today.
Will return indictments promptly.
The recovery OF the head is of the
greatest value to the prosecution of
the charges against Louis W. Craw-
ford, William E. Howard. and DR.. Percy
d. Mcleod. With this, the Government
will be able to show positively that the
dismembered body was that of Susan
Geary. Possession of the head also
makes the confessions of Crawford and
Howard stronger. since their statements
have been corroborated In vital points.
Have Doctor"
1t is announced positively that the
police are now seeking no one other
than Mrs. Mary Dean. nurse and the
occupant of the house at 6S Winthrop
street. where Miss Geary died.
Medical Examiner Harris examined
the head TO-DAY. A member of the
family OF the girl has been called upon
to identify 1t, although it is easily
recognizable as the original of the pho
toCTaPh Of Miss Geary, now in the
hands Of the police.
Only Mrs. Dean Free.
William E. Crawford. it is now as
serted. is the mysterious doctor" in
the case. He. the police aIege. Is the
operator. the man who performed the
operation for which Susan Geary sought
the services of Mrs Dr. Bishop.
II Is claimed that he has been an
attache OF the Bishop office for some
time. and that. although he was pos
sessed or little skill, he had the audacity
to attempt the delicate operations
viii Act Quickly
Immediately indictments are returned
by the grand Jury. application win be
made To Governor Douglas for requisi-
tion papers requesting for w. E. Howard
and Louis w. Crawford. now IN New
York. The documents will be taken to
Albany by Chief Inspector Watts. II IS
expected that by Thursday the two
prisoners will be back IN Boston.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
FINAL REPORT ON DISTRICTS
BUSINESS METHODS

The committee OF three, appointed in
August, 1903 by the District Comnis-
sioners 20 report on the business meth
DDS employed in the different branches
Of the District government, with a view
OF their Improvement, submitted to-1he
Commissioners today it's supplementary
and final report. The members Of the
committee are DR. ". g Wood ward
Health Officer. J. r. Garrison. Auditor:
Major X. ID. Simms, Superintendent OF
recorder
me commissioners viii take up this
supplementary report and consider IL in
connection Mltn the comments. and de-
eide what shall be done in each case
Some changes can be made by CoTnmis-
sioners orders and legislation by Con
gTess
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
viii Act Quickly.
Girls Head Is Found
On Bottom Of Harbor

BOSTON. Nov. 6.-The formal identi-
hcation of the head found in satchel
in Boston harbor as that Of Susan A
Geary. of the shepherd King COM
pany. and the arrangement OF Morris
Nathan, the girls fiance, are tOday's
events in the now famous 'suit case
mystery"
The satchel containing the head, and
weighted with shot. was found just
outside Of the south slip on the east
Boston side of the North Ferry, where
Louis w Crawford and William How
ard said they had thrown It overheard.
The head was in fair state of preser-
vation- 1t was wrapped in q piece OF
the girls black skirt and the satchel
was that Of Miss Geary,
Identified by Teeth.
The police recognized the head from
the pictures of Miss -Geary and the gold
filings in the teeth corresponding with
the description given by Miss Geary's
mother. The head shows that the de-
capitation was done by a person skilled
in surgery. 1t was taken te a Howard
street undertaking establishment.
Dredgers had been ccmbing the path
Of the East Boston ferryboats for three
days IN search of this last piece OF
evidence 10 make positive the girls
Identification.
Lay on Bottom.
The head was recovered by a diver
about 4k0 p. m. Sunday. after Lours of
labor. He found 1t lying upon the
bottom. The diver was working from a
power dory independent OF the two
police boats using graphing hooks.
Had those who disposed of the body
observed the same precaution IN weight
ing the suit cases in which the torso
and limbs were thrown into the sea the
crime might never have been discovered.
Hunt for Mrs. Dean.
The police today continued the search
for Mary s. Dean, who is said to have
been the nurse in charge at the Tre-
mont Street Hospital when Miss Geary
was there.
DR.. Percy y. Mcleod, who was arrest
ed for alleged completely in the affair
and was released on $4,000 bail, has
left the city for few days He will re-
ceive a hearing in the municipal court
on Friday.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
ALUMNI OF PRINCETON
TO CONSIDER CUP AWARD

The Princeton Alumni Club. OF Wash
ington. viii hold its second monthly
smoker I'm the University Club nexc
Friday evening at o'clock President
Wilson was compelled TO decline an IN
vitation 10 attend because Of other en-
gaEements.
The award of the Princeton football
cup will come up for discussion, and
the project Of taking Washington
team TO Princeton next spring TO meet
the Princeton freshmen In a baseball
game VIII also be considered.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
Y. NJ. C. A. PUSHES WORK
FROM ITS NEW HOME

Safe. strong environments was the
theme Of lecture by DR.. Lloyd B.
Wright, Of the Coyode House, the bows
club OF Alleghenv. Pa. in the bows
building Of the \. N. c. a. yesterday
afternoon.
The opening OF the theater meetings
AZ the Belasco was announced for next
Sunday. with the Rev A G. Peck ~
Denver. as tie speaker.
In the banquet room Of the new build
ing. this evening. VIII be held an infor-
MAJ supper 10 TIE campaign committee
given By the secretaries.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
WEDDING
INTERESTS SOCIETY
Washington Girl Who Will Marry John W. Edgerton in
Near Future Popular in Many Ctes-Her Fiance
Secretary of Yale Law School.

Washington society is much interest
ed in the coming marriage OF Miss
Marian Gallaudet and John w. Ed
gerJOn-
Miss Gallaudet is among the >best-
known and most popular girls IN Wash
ton society. and IS noted here and IT
other cities for her beauty. She is the
daughter OF President Edward NJ. Cal
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
Congress to Be Asked
For Special Inspector

AS a result Of the fatal accident at the
Potomac Electric Power plant last wea,
nesday the Commissioners will ask Con
gress in the estimates for the coming
year TO give them an inspector. VINO
shall inspect heat ana power plants.
The need OF such an Inspector mas
been felt for some time. as the work Oh
the present inspector includes boilers
only. In each annual report or the Dis
tTlct engineering department Tor the last
thfee years this recommendation naA
been made.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
BURGE NOT TO HANG
ON NEXT FRIDAY

William Burge, under sentence 10 De
hanged Friday next for the murder OF
Daisy Burge, was today given a new
lease on life by the Court or Appeals or
the District. which stayed his execution
pending the result OF his apDeaI rror,.
the Judgment OF the trial court.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06

laudet. of the Kendall Green COLLEGE.
and has been conspicuous in social az
fairs since her debut.
Mr.. Edgerton IS secretary OF the Yale
law school. and is quite as popular In
club and social circles an his bride-to-
be. No date for the marriage has been
set. but 1t is believed II viii be an
event of the near future
The Washington times., 1905-11-06

sents doubts as TO whether the Russian
people can successfully run their own
government Certainly. the Hebrews
CanROt hope to gain freedom under
liberal Russian government unless they
fight for IL just as the liberals are nghl-
ing the autOcracy for their own liberty
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
Odessa Conditions
Now More Quiet

ODESSA. Russia. Nov. 6.-Eyerything
is quiet in the city today at this writing.
The shops are opening and business IS
being renewed The city is fast as
suming its normal aspect.
Vessels are being loaded expeditiously.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
Helsingfors Strike
Comes to an End

HELsINGFORS. Finland. Nov. 6-The
general strike which has been in prog
ress here came 10 an end today The
CITY Is quiet and is assuming its normal
aspect.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
George Trammell's Death
Now Matter Of Minutes

The doctors 1T the Emergency Hos
pital have given up all hope OF the re-
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
IN MEMORIAM.

MARTIN-Ip sad but loving remembrance
OF our darling baby. ELMER i. MARTIN
who departed this life one year ago today
November s. 1905.
Dearest Elmer. how we miss you
Miss you more than words can tell
Every hour and day that passes
Brings nearer you 10 dwell.
IT By HIS Parents.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
To Raise Funds.

A series OF entertainments has been
planned for the purpose OF raising the
necessary funds for equipping the
house. The first of these was progress
sive euchre party held last Wednesday
evening in Carroll Institute when more
than 200 persons played cards. A neat
sum was realized through this entertain
ment and others viii be given in the
near future.
Washington women who work in the
various departments have come to
realize that some such steps were neces-
sary. There are Il number OF young
women who come here from other cities
and are compelled to live in strange
boarding houses among people whom
they DO not know and from whom they
cannot expect certain attentions which
tend to make them reel at home Ere
quently girl is i'll and is forced to de-
pend upon the most meager attention
and il is in order to avert such condi-
tons that the hotel plan was broached.
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
WHITES WIDOW
SCORES COMP ANY
Will Not Pay Her Hus-
bands Salary, She Says.
Except for His Wages She Has Moth
ing-Preparing to Sue for
Damages.

Stripped OF all means OF livelihood eX-
e5Dt the wages of a hfteen-year-old son.
Mrs. w. H White, the widow OF the
victim of the explosion at the electric
light plant. threatens 10 sue that COM
pany unless they compromise at $500.
Mrs. White is just recovering from
nervous breakdown caused by the shock
OF the death OF her husband. and as yet
has not perfected her plans. She has
secured counsel. who, It is understood.
Is arranging the details OF the suit.
Carelessness.
Mrs White claims the accident was
due TO defective pipes and careless man
agement She says the company has
not even returned the balance of her
husbands salary
The little money she says she OBJ
tanned from the Knights Of Pythias. of
which White was a member was scarce
ly sufficient 10 pay for the funeral
From the Railway Relief Association
Mrs. White will receive about $500.
Demand Impossible.
She says the officials of that associa-
tion. as well as those of the Electric
Light Company. demand that the widow
appear In person with her requests. but
IS Impossible
Mrs. White said today: 4 had pre-
monitIon Of the catastrophe, and knew
that sooner or later the blow would
fan, and my husband knew il. too.
Many times ne has told me that II the
company did not place some one in
charge who understood the work the
plant and everything IN 10 would be
blown to atoms some day
Boilers 0verworked.
He said that often the boilers were
forced 10 carry increased pressure. and
that they could not stand IL.
MY son Is working manfully. and he
is doing everything in his power 10 take
the place that the hand of the reaper
has made vacant We have not made
any preparations for moving as yet, but
we cannot stay here
The Washington times., 1905-11-06
The Dolly Madison.


The Washington hotel will be called
the Dolly Madison and Will be for the
accommodation not only of Government
department women who are now COM
PEELED to live in bocrding houses, but for
working women generally.
No apartments have been leased as
yet, but the committee in charge has
several houses in view and il is under
stood that one will be rented and fur
nisEed within q short time. Applica tions
have already been made for rooms. and
II only remains for the house to be en-
gagged and furnished when the new hotel
viii be established
\ prominent woman living in George
town has offered to furnish the parlors
and women clerks in the Treasury viii
provide furniture and books for the
library. Many donations OF furniture
and decorations have been promised the
committee and 4 contribution OF 500
was recently made to the fund by A