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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
AWAITS A PRETEXT.
That is What Congressman Hob
son Says About Japan.
He Says War Between the United
States and the Japs May Be On

He Says War Between the United
States and the Japs May Be On
Very Soon.
In the course of lecture at Green
vile on Thursday evening. Congress
man Richmond Pearson Hobson,
formerly of the United States navy,
made the startling declaration that
Japan is only awaiting preteXt be-
fore declaring war against the United
States.
He said Japan could land 100000
veteran troops on the Pacific coast
before the United States could pre-
pare effective resistance, and could
follow them up with 100000 more
before this government could dis
patch half as many over our trans
continental railroads.
Japan was prepared for war today,
he said, but the United States could
not get on a war footing in months,
perhaps in year.
Captain Hobson said that the dis
patch of the battleships to the Pacific
may save the situation for the United
States. but he feared Japan would
strike before the feet ever reached
San Francisco.
Japan is now trying to find IN eX-
cuse for a declaration of war, in or
der to have some of the force Of pub
lie opinion in Europe in her favor.
He cited that the San FRANCISCO in
cident as an example, and said that
our backdown was wise piece OF
craftsmanship, because it prevented
a declaration of war, though it was
humiliating to American pride and
patriotism.
He pleaded for a greater navy
which he said would insure the peace
of the world.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
INJURED IN EXPLOSION.
A Shark From q Pipe Fell Into POW
der Keg.

Four persons were badly injured
two of them fatally by a powder e1-
n,osion in the home Of James john
ston. at Maynard, Ohio. The fat-
ally injured are.
lanes Johnston. a miner, burned
and mangled; Effie Johnson, MS
daughter, aged six years.
Seriously injured:
Mrs. James Johnston, burned anu
bruised: Joe Durdusi, an Italian pad
ly burned. s,,,,a
Johnston and Durdusi were hliins
their powder cans from keg IN the
formers home. while one OF them
was smoking a pipe. A spark OF the
burning tobacco fell into the kes'
causing the explosion, which COM
nletelv wrecked the house.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
Nineteen Killed.

A train made up Of passenger
coaches bound from Scotland and the
North OF England to Bristol, left the
rails as it was entering the station at
Shrewsbury at an early hour Tuesday
morning. Nineteen persons. lnclud-
ing ten passengers were killed.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
TOT KILLED BY TRAIN.
The Little One Dies in Sight Of Its
Mother.

One morning last week the Georgia
railroad passenger train for Union
point, on passing Murrell's station, a
few miles from Athens, Ga, knocked
a little two year old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Anderson from the track,
fracturing her skull and causing It's
death twenty minutes later.
The little tot had strayed Off from
the house, which stands near the
track and had started to follow its
father to the field.
The accident occurred in sight of
the frantic mother, who was power
less to save her child. She is pros
trated with grief.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
BRYAN AT RICHMOND.
Made Speech on "The Average Man.
TO Vast Crowd.

William Jennings Bryan arrived at
Richmond and was escorted to the
fair grounds by reception committee
of $50 citizens Friday. He was intro
duced TO the vast crowd assembled
on the grounds II Ex-Governor Mon
tague and spoke for over an hour
His subject was THE average man.
He said that the average city papers
were all right, but charged that the
great metropolitan daiiies were con-
trolled by the trusts and their coll
umns were open to the highest bl0-
der. "a
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
SHOOTING IN sALUDA COUNTY
Man Named Hall Wounded Three
Times at II Negro Frolic.

a Saluda dispatch to The State
SAYS a white man named Hall. hailing
from Oconee county, and for some
time past working at the sawmill Of
Mr.. Giles Chapman, near Chapman,
in that county, was shot Thursday
night at a negro frolic in that COM
munity. Three balls took effect but
none of them are thought to be fatal.
The shooting is said to have been
done by a negro named Butler.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
LOST OUT WEST.
The Disappearance of a Young
Raan From This State
CAUSES UNEASINESS

AID enquiries are BelnS maze ADOuC
Him by the Lady He Boarded With
at Coventry, Cal, Where He Was
Working for a Conce1n-Left His
Affairs In Good Shape-Friends
Anxious About Him.
The Columbia State says letter
has been handed Rev. P. F. Kilgo,
pastor Of the Washington Street
Methodist church, Columbia, con-
tanning news of the probable d.sap-
pearance of a former South Caro-
linian. From Coventry, Colorado,
Mrs. j. I'll. Jacobs writes to the min
lister of Methodist church, Colum-
bia, South Carolina" and it was thus
that Mr.. Kilgo came into possession
of the letter.
Mrs. Jacobs writes as follows:
"Can you give me any information
concerning one in or around Colum-
bia by name of Stover or Rollings?
My reason for writing you concerning
this is that young man, giving his
full name as Evan Rollings Slower of
South Carolina, came here April l
and was given a fine position by the
Redlands company, who placed ample
confidence in him. After coming her,
Mr.. Slower boarded at my home and
won host of friends who are anxious
to learn particulars of his sudden dis
appearance.
HE was a model young man and
claimed to be the only child OF Mr..
and Mrs. Jno. Slower, who died a few
years ago, leaving him a plantation
in South Carolina. He decided to
come West this spring and things
were left in charge Of an uncle, Lew
is Rollings, whose farm adjoined his,
five miles in the country.
"He claimed to be member OF the
Methodist church and said his par
ents were buried in country church
yard. Crn August 81 he left here on
business for Montrose, COL, and has
not been heard of since. He leaves
500 here with the company and sew
eral valuable belongings, including a
railroad ticket bought from Columbia
on March 16. 1907 This was why
we thought his home was there.
I'VE feel that this young man must
be located If he has people there
they should know of his disappear
ance. Everything here is straight on
his side, and foul play is suspected.
eve would be glad if you would
investigate this thoroughly in the
city and country and let us hear from
YOU at an early date.
Can you give me the address of a
Dr.. Elliott or Mr. Cy. Long, living in
Columbia"
DR.. Kilgo carried this letter to The
State. feeling sure that through its
circulation, some trace of the young
man might be discovered. Dr.. kilgo
himself said that he is acquainted
with people Of the name of Rollings,
who are living or have lived Lam
caster county He knew a Mr.. Evan
Rollings and thinks that this young
man may be relative Of his.
This story seems to indicate very
mysterious disappearance and posi-
bly, may be the first intimation the
Young mans relatives have had of it..
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
WHITE PRISONERS ESCAPE.
life Time EonrictS Walk Out OF the
Prnitcntiary.

Walter Allen and Jim Sudduth,
white. both life term prisoners sent
M from Greenville, and both TRUSTEES,
walked away from the State Penlten-
tia.ry Tuesday morning before day
light and neither of them has been
seen since.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
FATAL ACCIDENT.
One Person Was Killed and Several
Others In njured.

4 Pennsylvania fast train ploughed
into crowd of people at Bourbon
Station Friday night. killing one and
injuring several others. At the time
of the accident 900 persons were
standing on the platform. Someone
yelled "here she comes" and a mass
of humanity surged toward the track,
several persons being thrown in front
OF the locomotive.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
JUVENILE NIANSLAYER.
Thirteen Year Old Boy Kills Another
Three Years Older.

An Aiken dispatch to The State
says Willie Patterson, 13-year-old
negro boy, shot and killed Jesse
Hayne, a sixteen year old negro, near
Ellenton. on Saturday morning. The
killing is said to have been the re-
suit of former quarrel. Magistrate
Dave Bush held an inquest and COM
mtted Patterson to Jail. Constable j.
o. Moody brough Patterson to Aiken
and lodged him in Jail Friday morn
ing.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
USED PIN ON PIMPLE
And Will Lose His Arm From Blood
Poisoning.

Lawson Lawrence, of Eatonton,
Ga, who entered Mercer University
at the recent fall opening to study for
the ministry, has had to return home
on account Of violent case of blood
poisoning, necessitating the amputa-
ton of his left arm.
Soon after entering Mercer an or
binary pimple which developed into a
boil, appeared on the young mans
arm, and he opened it with a COM
mon pin. Inflammation set in, and
the amputation of the arm was last
resort to save the young students
life
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17

Two burglars, in an effort to get
the keys to offices of many brokers
and bankers in the Century building,
No. "A Broadway, New York, We'd
nesday night, beat Richard F. Gray,
aged watchman, with an iron bar,
and then attempted to chloroform
| him.
The assault occurred on the 18th
floor of the building where the cries
of the old man could not have been
heard in the street, and when the
only person in the sky scraper was
cleaner on the first floor.
A former employe of one Of the
banks in the building is suspected.
The detectives say that this man af-
ter his discharge, became intimate
with a professional safe breaker. The
bank where he is employed is equip
ped with burglar alarms, and the
only safe way to gain entrance into
the bank was to get the keys.
The detectives say that had the
men got into the bank and opened
the safe, the robbery would have
eclipsed the robbery of the Old Man
haitian bank years ago. One eleva-
tor in the building IS in use all night
for the benefit of the watchman.
Some time after midnight Gray
had got to the 10th floor when sud
denly two men sprang at him as he
came from an Office. One felled him
with an iron bar and the other struck
him across the face with a chisel.
"Now give up the keys to every
Office" one of the men Commanded
Blood was flowing over the old
mans face and so weak was he from
pain that he could not rise to his
feet. He was game to the core, how
ever. There was not q key to an
office in the building that was not
tucked away in his pocket.
II haven't got a single key" ne
said.
"If you don't believe me, kill me-
and search me. l don't mind dying.
Only make it quick and don't beat
me like this"
This speech displeased one Of the
men and he brought his fist down on
the helpless old watchman's head,
and the next instant one thrust the
chloroform under his nose.
AS Gray explained afterward, the
chloroform seemed to alleviate his
pain and give him strength. Re
struck the vial and knocked 1t from
the mans hand. Then he tried to
rise, but blow from the iron bar
sent him to his knees again.
Haven't you got those keys noW!
asked the man.
"No, and I never have had them.
They don't trust the likes Of me With
keys to the banks" said Gray.
The old mans condition seemed
to touch one of the robbers with pity.
"Say," he said to his companion,
"don't beat him any more. He has
not got the keys. Give the old guy
handkerchief to tie up his head.
The man then took his companion
handkerchief and bound it about old
Gray's head. The two men then
started for the elevator. Gray got 10
his feet and tried to follow them,
when one of them sprang at him ana
knocked him sprawling.
Now, YOU try that, and 1t VIII De
your finish. You stay here and we
will find the way out he said, and
then sent the elevator shooting 10
the ground floor where the two men
ron to the street, unlocking the safe
ty latch on the front door
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
THREE DROWNED.
Boat Loaded With Colored Phosphate
Hands Turns Over.

A small boat loaded with phos-
phate hands capsized Wednesday
morning in the Ashley river, oppos-
ite Town Creek, near Charleston,
throwing the occupants of the boat
into the water. Three of them, Capt.
Mitchell, Dick Spencer and George
Wasp, are missing and are thought
RI he drowned. Paul Williams and
Peter UeveauX were rescued while
clinging to the bottom of the over
turned boat, by Captain Pinckey, OF
the r. C. Barkley. The men were all
of Marvyille and colored.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1907-10-17
USED IRON BAR
On His Head But He Refused to
Give Up Keys.
BEATEN BY ROBBERS.

He Was Attacked on the Nineteenth
Floor Of Skyscraper When He
Was Alone in the Building-Final-
" the Robbers Took Pity on What
They Thought Was the Old Mans
Innocense and Left Him.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
Gorton's Minstreis

Gorton's Minstrels, with an excel
lent company of comedians, singers,
dancers and vaudeville artists, will
appear at the Atheneum, Monday,
December 9th: Bearing the stamp OF
popular approval for nearly a half
century this favorite organization,
enlarged to almost double its former
size, is fully sustaining its best repu-
tation, by providing its patrons with
only the very best features of min
strelsy. 4; s
The high standard Of excellence
which has always characterized their
performances in the past, will again
prevail the present season. #s
\ The management guarantees a pro-
gram positively free from stale, time
worn acts, everything being new Or
siginal and up-todate, while every at
tention has been given to the many
details necessary to a high class, en-
PERTAINING, bright and merry minstrel
performance. N .15
zS An attractive parade will be given
by the entire company at noon.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
More Awards

The following were among the
lucky ones who got good things at
the Catholic fair. III
Morris chair, John Med Donald; fan
cy vase, DR.. Kershaw; parlor cabinet,
Mrs. Christina Hess; lunch cloth
(guessing contest) Harry Holman;
eyeiet lunch cloth, Mrs. Conner;
clock, J. Mcdonald; souteraine, Mr..
Knappen; Teddy bears, K. Jaskowiak
and Mrs. Wdnkel;; comforter, Mrs. Me
Hugh; rocking chair, Mrs. w. Morris,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
Rev. Anderson To preach

The many friends Of Rev. James
Anderson, formerly pastor Of the local
Methodist Episcopal church will be
pleased to hear that he is to be in
our city next Sunday, Dec 18th, and
will occupy the pulpit in that church
both morning and evening. He was
pastor here for four years and was
most successful. He is now serving
his fourth year as pastor Of the Ep-
worth Methodist church at Valley
City and Is regarded as one Of the
most successful ministers in the
state. :..;S5 I
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
John Rea Passes Through,

John Rea, formerly OF Bismarck,
newspaper man, correspondent, and at
one time register Of the u. S. land
office, drops a line from the train as
follows: I, too, pass through Dear
Old Bismarck in the night.
Due In Washington, D. G.. Nov. 10
as a witness before the Interstate
! Commerce Commission, Lumbermen
vs.. Railroads. No time going for q
sstopoVer. 5s55
II hear that Little will do up both
insurgents and stalWarts.
New York Is. my destination, where
ssT will spend the holidays with Mrs.
R. and John, jr. and minor relatives"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
Artistic Windows

n IL anyone doubts the metropolitan
trend Of Bismarck, they have but to
examine the window display In all
our department stores. The artistic
dressing shows a taste and design
equal to anything seen in the Twin
Cities and reflects credit, not only ON
the enterprise of our merchants. but
also on those to whom is left the ex-
5ecution Of the work. Such displays
are both pleasing to the eye and at
tractiVe to the purse and will often
solve the knotty problem Of what to
purchase.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
I'm Passed

Examination week at the Pumpkins
vile academy ended yesterday and it
lis understood that every member of
the senior class will be graduated.
The yaledictory will go to Miss Sierra
phim Muchcram Highonor. while Mr..
Studionus Nonfiunk will deliver the
statutory. The prize in oratory was
won by Mr.. Columbus Lysander Call
usback. The commencement exerciss
les will he held at the Presbyterian
church in Bismarck Friday evening,
Dec. 10. All friends of the academy
are cordially invited to be present.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
LOUIS SOUTH:
WORTH COMES
TO CRUEL end
In \. Ill Health and DespOndent
Over IHlpecuniOsity Hi!
Threw Himself Under the
Wheels Of Freight Train
and Is Ground to Pieces

Shortly after the noon hour yes
terday citizens were shocked tos1earn
that Louis Southworth, long time
resident of the city, had met his
death on the railroad just west of
the weather bureau, having been run
over by an eastbound freight train.
Coroner Field was at once notified
and hurried to the scene and took
the remains in charge. The. body
had been cut in two just below the
chest and the heart and other. vital
parts were scattered about the
ground. The train crew was held
pending an inquest and a jury con-
sisting Of q. G. Taylor, e. K Bull
and Geo. Ward was impaneled and
the testimony of the train crew TAX
en-. This developed the fact that it
| was a clear case of suicide. The en-
CINE whistle mad been blown and
SouthWorth had at first stepped off
1.-The track and then deliberately threw
himself upon 1t face downward. The
body is being held pending the ar
rival OF relatives from Bowden. /.
Louis squthworth was a man be-
tween fifty and sixty years old, a
widower, and Had been resident Of
the city for nearly thirty years. He
/ was a man who came Of a good fam
lily In the east and was near rela-
tive Of Mrs. e. .. e.. N. Southworth
the noted novelist. OF a quiet dispo-
sition and refined in his bearing, he
had many strong friends in the city
who deeply lament his death.
] He had been in i'll health for sew
eral months and this, with financial
embarrassment, led him into a des.
Ipondent frame Of mind. He had re-
4 peatedly stated that he might as well
drown himself in the river as he was
i of no account. 1t is supposed he was
on his way to put this thought into
i execution when he met the train ant
I. took the quicker route to eternity. {
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
Got OF Easy

Anna Forman, a warrant for whose
arrest was issued Friday evening, was
brought before Justice Gilbert yester-
day. She plead guilty to the theft
and was given an opportunity to make
good the amount stolen and the cost Of
the action within the next Eve, days.
Pending the wait for the money from
her relatives she languishes in the,
county Jail. III q
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
Another Chance

The Grille Cafe ought soon to be
well known to the public If advertise
ing means anything. The proprietor
ship has again changed and this time
it is W. D. sherrard who has sold
out. The firm now stands Wilde &
Manning. II matters little to the pub
lie who controls the Grille so long as
itcontinues its excellent service.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
In Status QUO

n Nothing further was done in the
matter Of the motion to remove the
Morton county blind pig cases to
Barnes county as the defense desired
more time to secure some afidavits
In support Of their contention that
a fair and impartial trial can be had
in Morton county. Arguments will
probably be heard Monday or Tuesday.
In the meantime Judge Burke return
ed to Valley City. 81, 55 :ss
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
M. 3. A. Officers

Modern Brotherhood of America
at their meeting Wednesday, eening
elected the following officers: #
President ~ a. Anderson.
Vice president-W J. Cleveland.
Secretary-A. +. Marquett.
Treasurer G. A. Hess. III ~
Conductor Alice Knott. Z.
Chaplain Mrs. A. P. Marquett.
Warden Grant Marsh.
Sentry f. T. White. 5ss2s
Examinar-Dr. Roam. .ls.a <.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08

METHODIST EPISCOPAL = Louis
Magin, pastor. Services for Sunday
-10:45 a. M, morning worship,
with sermon, topic, The Highest
Life" IL M. Sunday school session;
$3.50 p. M, junior league; Gas p.
M, Epworth league devotional SER
vice; 1880 p. M, evening Gospel
4 serice, sermon topic, "The Ineffable
Rdch Man; or, The STANDARDIZATION OF
Wealth. the last Of the series of
sermons OF Rich Men OF Holy Writ;
or, Wealth and Well Being" Spe
cial music; song service for fifteen
minutes. Strangers are invited to
make our church their Sunday
church home. All are welcome.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
1T Was Splendid

The Yankee Regent company
gave the audience a rare musical treat
at the Atheneum last night and it was
a pity SO small an audience was there
TO enjoy 1t. The company is an OK,
cellent one throughout and the play
abounds III merrimsnt and musical
numbers which called the singers back
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08

time after time. Clara Berger, as the
Princess Olive, was charming, has a
sweet voice we'll cultivated and very
attractive stage presence. Toby Lyons
was a host in himself as the regent
and was well supp ported by the balance
of the cast. The chorus was shapely,
handsome and could sing.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
Perish the Thought

4 Cooperstown Coulter tinsurgent)::
lt is said that M n. Johnson claims
that the Grand Forks insurgent CON
vention was packed with Marshall
delegates. What's that. An insur-
gent convention packed z Perish the
thought.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
Bijou Theater

The attraction at the Bijou theater
for this week. commencing on Tues
day. is one of the best vet presented.
Blind Thatcher, the musical marvel,
the only blind comedian on the Ameri-
can stage, has bsen# engaged for the
entire week. This blind performer
lis said to be whole orchestra in
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08

Come in the store and look over the
special sale on so cent. goods. They
are in the front window an donly on
sale this week You can get very.
low prices on these goods. and you
need some of them at home.
q w. WoLBERT HARDWARE co
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08

Present yourself or wife with some
Of those fine bath room fixtures, sold
BY q. W. WoLBERT HARDWARE
co.
Look ait them In the store window.
Rsices are low and they are always
Useful.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08

{ For diamonds see Woodward the
jeweler. his stock Of them was bought
before the last advance and his Gus
toners will set th 8 ibenefit Of the low
Ell price,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08
Il H Il C IN

= OFFICIAL WEATHER REPORT. q
III ---- 3
8 For Twenty-four Hours Ending =
$ pm, December 8, 1907 Z.
Temp rature W Maximum 40; 8
!: minimum II. Il 81 II 535s. 81.
= Precipitation None
:: Wind Maximum velocity is i.
= miles per hour from the south =
:: east. i3.3 q
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-08

jr.s; rocking horse, Thos. Donahue:
high chair, Miss Bessie Ryan; doll.
Mrs. Mockler. 3.S
The pajamas caused great amuse-
m ment when they were given out.
a fruit picture went to Irene Knott.
Mrs.. Thos. Hanlon, acting president
Of the fair, is pleased with the success
and Father Clemens is grateful to
the congregation and the public. Il