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The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-16
AS to Thomas w. Lawson


truth about Lawson and request
ing us to read it carefully. The
Tribune came in last nights mail
and we opened it with a mild
feeling of curiosity. OF the twelve
pages, seven were required to give
the truth about Lawson, stated
fragmentarily and many sided.
The first page contains an atro-
cious cartoon, showing Thomas
with more medals on him than a
Spanish general, and all awarded
by his victims in stock market
transactions. 1t also uses such
gentle AID endearing terms as
"gambler," "wrecker," "charla-
TAM" "falsifier," "blackleg."
We had a headache last night
and put the paper aside to read
later. 1t is somewhat tedious to
read seven pages of unmitigated
abuse, but we will do it if we can
find the time.
A rapid glance at the matter
set out in the pages of the Tri-
bune seems to show that it is a
newspaper devoted to stock Jug
Cling business, and advertising
mining investment companies
more or less wildcat in character.
So this truth about Lawson" is
interesting to us more as a study
of the use of language than for
any purpose of forming conclus-
ions in our mind as to the Boston
Wizard. Every statement in the
paper may or may not be true,-
and is probably not true-and our
estimate of Lawson would be un-
changed in either event. Law
son is stock gambler. He has
grown great through operating
In a field new to the stock gamb-
ling profession-extensive adver-
tising through newspaper and
magazine columns. His story of
"Frenzied Finance" gained him
the interest, and in most cases,
the goodwill of nation of read
ers. This story held up high
finance to us in a way that we
saw it to be only lies and swind-
ling and knavery after all, and
the writer was shrewd enough to
include himself among those
whose regulations were exploded.
We say that the statements in the
Transcript may be true,-for he
has convicted himself out of his
own articles,-but these state
ments are so plainly made
through interested motives by peo
Pile who are themselves engaged
in these same operationsthat they
are unworthy of credence.
Some eighteen months ago,
Mr.. Lawson came to Kansas City
as a guest of the Knife and Fork
Club, and next day made
speech at the Chautauqua Asso-
citation at Ottawa, Kansas. Mr..
Lawson then became person of
national Importance; he showed
us the evils in our business sys.
tenn, and informed us that
he had a workable remedy.
OF course we are all wondering
what the allwise Providence in
His wisdom should set aside Tom
Lawson to be vessel of national
salvation; but it seems that
humanity's forward impulses
have never come from expected
sources. The thinking public
waited for Mr.. Lawson, but Mr..
Lawson failed to come through.
Instead, he put out a statement
or an excuse that the public wasn't
ready, and that he would write
short stories to lead up to his
panacea.
Mr.. Lawson has now relapsed
into a very ordinary creature, a
stock juggler of questionable
methods, and is generally unin-
teresting, Ifhe had a message
he failed to deliver it at the criti.
cal time, and now we are doubt
ing that he had message. The
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The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-16
For Register of Deeds.

For Register of Deeds.
f. II. BARNES
We are authorized to announce the
name of f. r. Barnes as a candidate
for the Office of Register of Deeds of
Caddo county subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

have often enjoyed these evening read
ing and delightful social and instructive
hours, and am fully assured of their in
trinsic value to the family home of the
modern farm.
Mr.. easier possesses a special genius
for the farm calling. He is man of
talent, of even temper, honorably doing
to others as he would have them do to
him. He employs and parts with his
employees in the most friendly manner;
always treating his help with respect
and kindness. This naturally begets
kindly association. At the home of the
employees in the nearby house, the food
and housekeeping Is just the same as in
his private residence; he furnishes the
food and house kept suitable for anyone,
and whenever any interruption occurs
from absence or sickness, the help are
supplied from his own private table with
his family. OF course, under such kind
ly and just treatment his help suits the
farm service. The Valley View Farm
home is goodly home of intelligence,
kindness and social culture. Having
enjoyed it for month for many years at
a time speak from happy experience.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. easier are able to do,
and to teach help.
This farm secures blooded stock of
all kinds-horses, cattle, swine, poultry
believing that the best pay the best, and
fill the most worthy pride Of possession.
The family and young people of the
home, have the pleasure of driving fine
harness horses, as we'll as riding them,
all equipped neatly and we'll. This
farm home is therefore happy home
and all are endeared to farm life. The
farm home should always be loving,
happy home.-A. S. Heath, NJ. D., in
New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
Early Winter Predicted.

w. C. Mcdonald, a Massachusetts
dealer in farm prOverty, says that
weatherwise farmers are preparing for
an early and severe winter.
zone of the first indications of early
winter noticed by the farmers" s.ys
Mr.. Mcdonald, lis the fact that the
barnyard fowls have commenced to
moult th-c3 weeks earlier than usual.
instead of commencing the moulting
period the middle of August, as is
customary, the season commenced the
first of the month. Likewise with the
cattle and livestock, which ordinarily
begins to grow its winter coating of hair
about the first of September, began its
preparations about the middle of the
preceding month.
Another sign, taken as sure thing,
is noted in the actions of the squirrels,
which seem anxious to get more than an
ordinarily large stock of nuts to store
away. On account Of the dry summer
and damp and late spring, the crop of
nuts is smaller than usual. Not being
able to get what they desire In nuts, the
squirrels have been making raids into
the orchards of the nearby farmers, eat
ing open the apples and other fruit after
the seeds. This has caused no small
amount of damage, and in at least one
instance has forced one owner to use
poison in an attempt to ckeck their
depredations.
"Another important sign is the un.
announced coming of the line storm,
which usually sets in about the 2lst Of
the month, this year appeared about
three weeks ahead of time, coming along
to assist in celebrating Labor Day.
"The farmers claim that it Is not at al
unlikely that snow will help out with
the Thanksgiving turkey, and past sea.
sons have been good arguments to their
claim for recognition as competent fore
casters of the weather"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
Tie the Cow

in q stable, and do not tie her to rigid
stanchiOn, but with good loose tie, so
that she can take a little bit of comfort
to herself, and let her stay there all win
ter. I have always noticed that when q
man turns his cows out in the morning
to take exercise they do not take much
and always give less milk If they are
allowed to stay out any time.-John
Gould, Ohio, in New England Home
stead,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

Do not excite the COWS or expose
them to sudden change in the weather.
Feed them literally with fresh, palat-
able feeds. There is nothing made by
denying the COWS all they will eat. In
addition TO this allow them all the water
they can drink. It should be pure, but
not too cold.-Turf, Farm and Home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

At the opening of court Wednesday
morning the room was we'll filled with
those who were concerned in the case in
one way or another, and with spectators.
County Attorney Barnes Immediately
proceeded to open the case for the state,
saying in part: :,
The state and the respondent as well
are to be congratulated upon having
80 early secured full panel of jurors.
On the evening of the 18th of June it
happened that arrived at South Paris
station. You will pardon me if l use
the personal pronoun, as it is my sworn
duty to investigate all matters of GRIM
inai nature. l had previously heard of
the explosion at the Brown mine. was
accosted at the station by S. G. Buck, an
uncle'of Ed Radcliffe, who told me that
the boys throat was cut. The next day
visited the Buck household on Paris
Hill, and saw the body of Radcliffe. The
next morning two skillful surgeons per-
formed an autopsy upon the body, and
their first duty was to remove the six or
seven stitches which closed the cut in
the throat. When this was done, the
surgeon thrust two fingers into that cut,
clear to the back bone. The investiga-
ton of that throat that day satisfied all
who saw it that that boy did not die by
accident.
Then came the question, who was re-
sponsible for that death, and there was a
heavy responsibility thrust upon me.
Then the question arose, who did this
foul deed. For you, gentlemen, the
question is, did Wallace G. Everett do
that deed, with malice aforethought.
Now you have been to the scene OF the
mine, and / will now turn to a plan OF
the mine which has been prepared. Mr..
Barnes here explained the plan which
had been placed upon the board. The
three story mill stands upon steep hill
side, with three floors. Mr.. Barnes then
traced the course of the road along the
side Of the hill, as the jury had followed
it the previous day, pointing out the
several buildings, and the hole in the
ground, where the explosion occurred.
Now, gentlemen, suppose if you ever
saw u man stand in the street and plunge
his knife into the heart of another who
fell dead, that man would plead guilty.
There would be in that case direct evil
dence. We rarely have direct evidence
in case OF homicide. The evidence is
more likely to be circumstantial. Mr..
Barnes here enlarged upon the value oil
circumstances which point to one man.
Now it might be thought that on a
rough, lone Oxford County hillside a
man might do as he chooses. Yet even
there will circumstances appear which
all point in one direction.
want you to 60 with me over that
hillside, and see whether the evidence
we discover points to Wallace G. Everett
The first visitors to the hill after the
explosion found the mangled body oi
Edgar L. Radcliffe. 1t was removed to
Paris Hill and an inquest was held. And
think that without any further ex
planation the state is now ready to lay
the evidence before you in legal fashion
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
AMONG THE FARMERS.
I" SPEED THE PLOw."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY D.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
Rheumatism

Is one Of the constitutional diseases. 1t
manifests itself in local aches and palms,
infiamed joints and stiff muscles.-but It
cannot be cured by local applications.
It requires constitutional treatment, and
the best is a course Of the great blood puri-
tying and tonic medicine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
Hoods Sarsaparilla

which neutralizes the acidity Of the blood
and builds up the whole system.
In usual liquid form or In chocolated
tablets known as Sarsatabs. 100 0doses 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

Loren B. Merrill of Paris testified:
| work the Mount Mica mine for
minerals in summer-have worked 1t for
eighteen summers. The Mt. Mica mine
is about half mile from the Brown
mine.
| have used dynamite for eighteen
years.
Witness described the method Of
preparing dynamite for explosion, and
was asked particularly about using a
knife or, other metal for inserting the
primer. He stated that he had some
times used metal, but generally used a
wooden stick.
Witness was asked about dynamite ex-
ploding from short drop, and stated
that it was his custom in the mine to
drop dynamite ten feet into drill hole
in the rock, and none had ever exploded
from the drop.
You have seen the site of the little
dynamite house?
Yes, the next morning after the ex-
plosion.
Witness described the hole as circular,
two feet and half or three feet wide
and perhaps nine inches deep.
Did you examine the hole'
Find any splinters of wood in it?
No.
Witness stated that dynamite worked
in all directions.
The county attorney then put a hy-
pothetical question designed to show
whether the prop against the door would
have been driven into the ground by the
explosion, but the question was ex-
cluded.
The witness having stated that he was
member of the coroner's jury, the con-
dition of the body when the jury viewed
it was inquired about.
Did you see cut on the throat?
Yes. Saw gaping wound.
The jury made no special examination
of any of the wounds.
From the store where we viewed the
body we went to the mine. Saw Mr..
Everett there.
What about the appearance of the
ground around the hole in the ground?
1t was covered with wreckage scatter
ed in every direction, to distance OF
seventy or eighty feet in some directions.
Iu what direction farthest?
Southerly.
What was the condition OF most of the
lumberp
Most of It was split, not into very
small pieces.
Did you find what you would call q
door?
Not intact.
Did you find the hingesp
No.
Paddock
No.
Continued on page 81
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
Farming the Best Business.

WHEN THE FARM is WELL APPOINTED
AND PROPERLY MANAGED-vALLEY
VIEW FARM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
A Reliable
Remedy
Ely's Cream Balm
II quickly absorbed.

" quickly ABSORBED.
Gives Seliei al Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brsne resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Cold IN the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses OF
~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

William J. Wheeler of South Paris
was called, and testified to going to
Crocker Hill, accompanied by DR.. Little
field, on the night of the 18th of June
Mr.. Everett, Mr.. Batcheller and Mr..
Hubbard were there.
How far from the hole in the ground
did the body lie?
About eight feet, should say.
Was the body breathing when you ar
rived?
No.
How was it lying?
On its right side, facing the dynamite
house, with the face turned down. One
leg was gone, the other was bent. The
right arm was partially under the body,
the left hand on his breast.
What was the head lying on?
should say some small stones.
The face showed bruises, blood spots
and dirt.
Did you notice any bruises on the
neck?
did.
Did you notice any blood pools?
There was large pool Of blood on the
earth about eighteen inches from the
body, another nearer, and another under
the head or near 1t.
Did Mr.. Everett that night make any
statement to you as to how this hap
pened?
He said that his horse made noise
which indicated that there was some
one around. The witness then repeated
Everett's account of following the man
about the promises to the dynamite
house where he pried off the clasp, and
Everett barricaded the door, as he had
related it to other witnesses. Everett
said he knew it was Ed Radcliffe who
had been shut in.
Witness said that Mr.. Everett brought
the door clasp to the inquest, but made
no statement regarding it.
The clasp was introduced and identi-
fed, also the iron which Mr.. Everett had
said was used to pry off the clasp.
Have you heard Mr.. Everett state
whether Mr.. Radcliffe had been on the
mine property this last springP
Yes.
How many times?
Three.
Did you hear him make any statement
as to how recently Radcliffe had been
there?
He said about three weeks before the
the explosion.
Witness said he assisted about putting
the stomach into tin pail at the au-
topsy, and delivered 1t to Mr.. Hubbard.
ross-examined: At the inquest did
you have stenographer?
did.
Who was It?
Miss n. A. Baker.
After the testimony was written out,
did you visit Mr.. Everett in the jail and
make Q correction in his testimony?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

Taste and Smell. Full size 80 cts, at Drug
gists or by mail. In liquid form, rs cents.
Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22


Miss Grace Thayer of South Paris
testified: Am an undertaken, and en-
ploy Mr.. Jones.
first saw the body Friday afternoon,
the 14th. 1t had been washed, and was
ready to be embalmed.
What did you notice about the throat?
A cut about two inches long, toward
the right side.
Did you sew it up?
| did.
Did you tear the tissue in closing itP
No.
The autopsy was performed in your
rooms?
Yes.
Have you delivered to Professor +. G.
Robinson a sample of the embalming
fluid sim liar to what you used?
have.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

w. L. Merrill of Norway, photograph
er, was called to identify certain pho
tographs which he took at the mine a
few days after the explosion, which were
used in the case.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

The jury was accompanied, on its trip
to the scene, by the two officers in
charge, the four counsel for the state
and for Everett, and Everett himself, in
charge of Jailer Farrar, no one else be-
ing allowed to 60.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

The course of Mr.. Everett's movements
ON the night of June 18th, in following
the intruder, was gone over, and his acts
as he related them were said by the wit
ness to be in accordance with his in
structiOns.
Have you observed that the little
dynamite house was unlockedP
have, during the day. .
Have you knowledge of the strength
of this dynamiteP
We used two grades, S3 per cent, ant
90 per cent.
II this dynamite was stored there, wha
would it take to explode it9
A concussion.
Is there any way that that house could
have been exploded as you saw 1t, BY
any person outside of the house?
Not from any condition Of affairs there
that am acquainted with.
Did you observe dynamite In the vicin
ity of the hole in the ground that wal
unexploded?
A few fragments of 80 per cent dyna
mite were found on the ground, and som'
inside the stove.
Is 1t possible for anybody to anticipate
or tell what the consequences Of such al
explosion would be?
Generally it will tear things to pieces
Redirect: What orders had you givel
Mr.. Everett with regard to leaving th'
premises nights?
We had no objection to his leaving to
a short time.
Asked about the manner of explosion
of dynamite at the mine, Mr.. Batchelle
stated that it was done by electric prim
ers, and in answer to questions Mr.
Batcheller stated that dynamite In tn
house might have been exploded BY SOM
one outside the building, by means o
battery, wire, etc.
Should you expect dynamite to ex
plode in falling from the shelf to tn
floor?
That is a question for expert advice
Under certain conditions of thawing ant
freezing, dynamite will get into condi
tioE where 1t will explode very easily.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-12-05
North Pole, Nov. "a, 1907.

NOTLu Olc, NOV. lOOf'
Mr. j. p Dustrud,
Model Store,
Webster, South Dakota.
Dear SIR
In reply to your kind invitation to spend
few days in your city before Christmas,
wish to say that i fall in with your plan for
more reasons than one. In the first place it
looks to me as though would have to make
my trip this year by auto for they say there
is no snow that way. / send you large
bunch of toys which trust you have already
received. By doing this I will not have
such load and can make the trip to your
town much faster.
! will be in Webster Saturday afternoon,
about o'clock, December 2lst, and | want
to meet every little girl and boy that after
noon. will have sack Of candy for each
one who comes to see me that day.
Please fix up work bench for me as ]
will have some work to do before Christmas.
Hoping to meet all the little children on
that date remain,
Very truly yours,
Santa.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-12-05
HOME NEWS.
Corrected every Thursday


HOME NEWS.
All About Webster, Her People An,
Her Visitors.
800 for one year.
Look up Harris new store.
Hart the up-to-date jeweler.
Wedding presents at Harris.
Watches from S3 mp at Harris.
Call and See Harris new watches.
Largest line of cut glass at Harris.
Call on Oscar Grue for abstracts.
Subscribe for Reporter and Farmer.
Wedding presents at bargain a
Harris.
For picture framing go to Franz
MONS.
J. p. Roseth, of Butler, was in towl
Monday.
A. Sjervin. of Bristol. was in towI
Tuesday.
Ole Aaberg returned from Huron las
Monday.
Nick Nelson was on the sick lis,
Monday.
Call and see our new Edison machine
af Harris.
For abstracts of title call on Gar
Malmberg.
Rugs. carpets. oil cloths, linoleum at
Frank MONS.
T. Z. Hauggn went TO Bristol Tues.
day evening
ii. ]. Sorenson was down from Aber.
deem Monday.
Edison's latest records, over 1000 OF
them nc Harris.
III you want your picture taken
see Johnson.
II you wish loan Call on the First
National bank
John p. Erickson was mp from Wau-
bay Wednesday.
Mrs Aase Bake is very low and not
expecfet 70 live.
Rev. e. G. H Peithmann went to
Britton Monday.
Martin Ditmansan went to Bristol
eFsrnu3aw avarsnxv
John Dolan was home from Waubay
for Thanksgiving.
Airs. L. A. Dudley returned TO Bristol
Saturday evening.
Mrs Frank Anderson returned from
Britton last night.
L. j. Eyre was an Ortley visitor on
Thanksgiving day.
Bargains in iron beds, mattresses and
springs &C II. Mohs.
The best bread made in Webster is
that made at Knapp's.
For q nice warm temperance drink
visit the Candy Factory.
Frank Mohs is the man to go to fol
real bargains In furniture.
Hamburger sandwiches at all
hours at Mahaney's.
p. M. Bezanson came down from
Presho for Thanksgiving.
Lew Tew. OF Sisseton, spent a few
days in this city tins week.
Il. w. HIVE aud N. E. Bjerke wer'
over from Butler Saturday.
We are informed that Webster is 500
to have another tailor shop.
The contractors are making gcot
progress with the sewerage.
Miss Nettie Lennon returned to he
home al Pierpont Saturday.
Miss Anna snndae went to Bristol 0
the cannon ball Wednesday.
James gilmore was over from Franz
tort, CLARK county. Tuesday.
when Il comes 20 oysters Knapp beai
III oshsvs Il preparing them.
Yonr glrt likes The nice hot drinl
served = tlAe Candy Factory.
yohn ol>son, o. risrpont. was |
webster Tor Dig this week.
Rs.ch a. re dats 81 n. 3. Wickrs
"a u. u Dutler'o public sals.
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