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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17
HAYTIENS KILL
INSURRECTOS
Letters Give Away a Bunch
Of ReVOIuti0niStS and
They Are Shot
u. S. Gdnb0dt Hurried to
Scene to Protect Amer.
lean Interests

Washington, D. c., March 16.-
An American warship, probably the
gunboat Eagle is now on the way
from Guantanamo to Port Au
Prince, Hayti, where the Haytiaen
government yesterday summarily ex-
ecuted number of alleged revo]u-
tionists. The vessel is not sent there
because of any serious apprehension
on the part of the officials here that
American interests at Port Au
Prince or at other points in Hayti
are in serious danger, but as a
matter of precaution. The decision
to send a war vessel was reached
today after the officials had read
newspaper accounts of the executions
supplemented by information which
the state department received from
the island. Commando Potts,
whose flag ship is the cruiser Des
Moines, is at Guantanamo and he
was directed to dispatch one CT mis-
vessels to Hayti.
1t is asserted that General Fir,nin
the Haytian revolutionary leader,
now refugee in the French consul
late at Gonivas, is at the head of an
other revolutionary movement
against the constituted authorities
and it is believed that the shooting OF
Hayttens at Port Au Prince is a df-
rect result of the discovery of this
fact.
The statement that General Fermin
was fomenting another revolution
airy movement is made in a dispatch
received here by Mr.. Leger, Haytian
minister The dispatch said in ef-
feet that letters from Fermin to
Haytiens in Port Au Prince had
been intercepted by the government
and eleven persons had been arrest
ed to whom these letters were direct
ed. The impression at the legation
is that these are persons who were
shot by the Haytien authorities Sun
day.
Minister Leger was at the state
department today to communicate
the contents of his cabiegrarls and
to make INJURIES for any news the
American government had from the
.-seat Of the trouble. 1t is not be-
lived at the state department. that
foreign interests in Hayti are SER
iously menaced.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17
All Witnesses Before Special
Submarine Committee
DenyLiney'S Charges
Boat Conpany's Lawyer Ad-
I mitS Press Bureau But E
HDenieS BOOdlinq

Washington, D. c., Mar. 1b-The ad-
mission was made today before the
special house committee Investigating
the charges of Representative Lilley
of Connecticut, regarding legislative
methods of the Electric Boat company,
that money had been paid by the Elec-
trio Boat company to certain newspa
per men tc prepare and distribute
news concerning submarine boats.
This testimony was given by Chas
McNeir of this city, an attorney for
the Electric Boat company. Mr. Nc
Neir, however, entered a general de-
NAL that his company had ever paid
for the dissemination of news with
the purpose of influencing legislation
or for creating a wrong impression in
the public mind. He also denied that
general press bureau was maintained
by the Electric Boat company or that
as far as he knew the company had
never spent money for entertainment
of members of congress or others who
might exert an influence in securing
contract with the government for its
boats.
A number of other witnesses were
examined during the day and they en-
tered general denials to Mr.. Lilley's
charges. These witnesses were: for
mer U. S. Senator M. c. Butler of
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17

Fargo, N. D., March 16. Especial
to the DEMONSTRATING that She
would he unable to pass her examina
ton and graduate with the class in
which she had gone through the high
school, Lucy Proudfoot, the 1S-year-
old daughter of R. H. Proudfoot,
president of the commission govern
ing Mandan, N. D., attempted suicide
in Fargo this evening while in the
toilet room Of the N. P. depot and
but for her discovery by Officer Dan
Costello it is possible that she
would have succeeded in her awful
purpose. Prompt medical attention
was secured and treatment applied.
The girl left Mandan on No. 6
Sunday night, arriving here in the
morning. She waT known by parties
in this city whose suspicious were ar
reused and trains leaving Fargo were
watched to head off her escape. IL
the meantime her whereabouts were
made known to her father who left
Mandan on No. 4, arriving here this
evening at 1885, about an hour aft
er his daughter had made the un-
successful attempt on her life.
The proudfoot family is one of the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17
WOMAN TOOK A
shot AT HIM
NeighbOr Man Trespassed
on Her Farm and In. .
suited Her
The Two Families Are at
War and This viii
Add Fuel

Medora, N. D., Mar. Especial to
Tribune-In the years gone by no
county was SO free from family and
neighborly rows and fueds, perhaps,
as Billings. It's different now. Many
of the new corners here, and we are
sorry to say, people who have been
born and educated in the old states,
bring their old state ideas here with
Them.
During the past few months several
family auarrels have been aired in
Justice Nicholas court. Yesterday
there was one, which was Of serious
character. Two families living near
Belfield, for some time past have
agreed to disagree. Their troubles got
to such an acute state that each was
ordered to keep off the Others land.
On the 26th of last month one of the
parties failed to keep this agreement.
He was going to a neighbor's house
and in doing so crossed the others
land near his house. The male head
of the family CHANGED to be absent,
but he had left a strong representa-
tive. at home in his wife, who ordered
IaA trespasser off, and upon his fail
ure to obey, took a shot at him with
a revolver; showing how foolish a
woman can be when she wants to.
There appeared to be little excuse
for the action of this woman, for she
was a woman of some education, hay
ing formerly taught school in one of
the old eastern states.
In this case the man admitted that
he grossly insulted the woman, but
claims that he did so after the shot
was fired; while the woman claims
that he did so before the shot was
fired. -
Here are two young families, each
having children, living on adjoining
claims, between whom there is a fued
which is liable to make them unhappy
all their lives, and the same, will. no
doubt, be handed down to the child
rem. Here is place for preacher
Justice Nicholas imposed fine on
the defendant of IS and the costs.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17
LUCY PROUDF0OT TRIES
TO SUICIDE IN FARGO
Dau0hteF of R. H. PFOudOot Of Mandan Takes ChlOoorm
in Northern Pacific Depot
Became Discouraged Over Her School Work and Ran Away
From Home to Die Among Strangers

most respected in Mandan, the father
holding the honored position of pres.
ident of the new commission govern
ing the city, which was recently in
augurated. They have resided in
Mandan for the past ten years and
are highly thought of.
The only reason that can be attr;b.
uted to the rash act of the girl is
overstudy and worry. The disgrace
which she felt would be attached to
failure in finan examinations were
more than she could bear.
When she had recovered sufficient
ly to know what she had done she
asked that her father be not allowed
to see her. She admitted having
bought half ounce of chloroform
and stated that she had taken half of
it. Her appearance even in the half
convulsive state in which she was dts
covered showed her to be of family
of refinement. She was well dressed,
wearing fur-lined coat and jaun-
ty felt hat. Her girlish appearance
won the sympathy of all the people
that CHANGED to be in the depot at
the time.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17
BURLINGTON
CASE AFFIRMED
U. S. Supreme Court Splits
ON Famous Rebate
Case
Five Judges Sustained Lower
Court and Three Dis
scented Vigorously

Washington, D. c., March. 10
By division of five to three the SUI
preme court of the United States
today affirmed the decision of the
q. s. circuit court of appeals for the
Eighth circuit, imposing fines on the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Railroad company for granting, and
the packers of Kansas City, Kan,
for accepting rebates on shipments
of packers products intended for
export.
The decision was announced by
Justice Day and his announcement
was concurred in by Justices Harlan,
Whit, McKenna and Holmes. The
chief justice and Justices Brewer
and Packham dissented in an opinion
announced by Justice Brewer which
pungently criticized the controlling
of food
Justice Moody took no part in the
disposition of the case. Justice Day
held that the Elkins act is applica-
BILE to transportation anywhere and
that an offense is not confined to the
initial point. He also held it APP
plicable alike to the shipper and
the carrier.
The chief justice and Justice
Peckham coneurred in Justice
Brewers decision and they also held
the Missouri court to be without
Jurisdiction.
Geo. L.. Thomas Of New York, a
freight broker, and L. B. Taggart,
his clerk, We're fined and given SEN
fences for conspiring to receive con-
cessions from railroads in this case.
Recently Thomas and Taggart threw
themselves on the mercy of the
court and Judge Mcpherson with
drew their Jail sentence, the de-
PENDANTS paying their fines and be-
ing released.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17
TILLMAN TEARS AROUND
IN HIS USUAL LIVELY WAY
RazooS the President Who He Says Has the House an
Senate by the Tail
Everybody Connected With Legislation, He Adds Is Askeered
Of Teddy and His Big Stick

Washington, D. c., Mar. 16-iWith a
caution unusual for him, Senator Till
man today read a part of his speech
in the senate in which he denounced
executive ancrouchment on the legis-
lative power. With this apparent eau
ton he proceeded to deliver one of
the most direct and denunciatory ad-
dresses ever heard in that body. He
was given careful hearing. Most OF
the senators on both sides of the cham
Der we're in their places and the gal
leries were filled with visitors. His
speech was based on his resolution in.
structing the committee on finance to
make inquiry whether the national
banks of New York are in the habit of
furnishing permanent capital for spec
ulative enterprises, etc. The resolu-
ton was adopted.
Mr.. Tillman charged the senate an
the house with absolute subservience
to the wishes of the chief executive.
Coming back to the charge of favor
itism on the part of the president to-
ward the wealthy, he said:
The poor fools who were shouting
his praises have so far failed to I'm.
derstand that the bad government
which the republican party has given
the country has been solely due te
the ignorance and debauehery of thu
people. Labor, organized and disor
ganized, trails along behind the ban
ner of republicanism and shouts fol
Roosevelt and his policies. Millions
who have been robbed are equally as
enthusiastic as millionaires who have
been benefited"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17

The house he said, has degrad-
ed into little more than recording
machine to do the will of the speaker
and his lieutenants." Freedom of de-
bate in the old and true sense has dis
appeared from that end of the CAPT
toll he added. In the senate, "sevis
ity and cowardice are the order Of the
day." he declared, land while freedom
of debate still exists, the shadow of
the executive hangs over all, and the
presidents wishes are almost the only
law"
There is" he proceeded to say
some show of resistance on matters
affecting multi-millionaires and
great corporations. The president
writes scolding messages and makes
inflamatory speeches appealing to the
unthinking and ignorant masses. He
has the potent influence of the press
at his command; he has used the
newspapers and magazines in ex-
plotting in what he calls my polio
les with a skill and daring that com
pels admiration. With bated breath
the senators denounce his radical
ideas in private and oppose in every
possible way the measures which he
clamors for by the passive resistance
of non-action. No one of the domi-
mont party dares lift. his voice in
opposition or denunciation, but the
executive influence is the only in
fluence in evidence whilerh snate
covers in silent resistance
clared Mr.. Tillman, is federal pat
| ronage."
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17
HE Held UP A
TRAIN FOR $2.4O
Lone Bandit OverpOWered
Mail Clerks on Great
Northern in Idaho
Took Six Hours to Search
the Mail and Got
Small Booty

Spokane, Wash, Mar 1.-THE train
robber who overpowered the railway
mail clerks and ransacked the regis
tered mail on the Great Northern
westbcund train early Sunday morn
ing between Bcnners Ferry, Idaho,
and Spokane, secured only $2.4O for
his six hours work, according to the
statement of the postoffhce authorities.
There was not a single consignment
of currency from banks in the mails.
and the robber left all checks, drafts
and stocks he found in the mail. as
well as jewelry. Every letter has been
checked over with the exception of
one frcm a small eastern town and
this may have contained SIS. No
trace Of the robber has been found.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17
Idaho Gets Lands

Washington, D: c., Mar. 16-The
senate today passed. the bill by which
L 100000 acres of arid lands belong
ed over to the state of Idaho for use
under the Carrie act
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17

South Carolina; former u S. Senator
Marion Butler of North Carolina, and
E. w. Crery and F. P. B. Sands, both
of this city, all of whom at one time
or another had been employed as at
torneys by the Boat company
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17
ConkIin Wins Billiard Match

Chicago, Mar. &c. F. Conklin of
Chicago, won the second game in the
National Amateur 142 billiard tourna-
ment today, defeating E. w. Gardiner
of Passaic, N. j., 400 to 271.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-17

Eldora Ia, Mar. 16-F'ire today de-
stroyed the brick block owned by
James E.. Walker, and occupied by
George r.. Jepson's general store, L.
F. Browns clothing store and Macca-
bee lodge rooms. The loss was about
$4,000.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-14
New Game Laws.

The important changes in the game
laws effecting Worcester County, en-
acted by the last Legislature are: Max
ing date for woodcock same as rabbit
and quail. viz, November 18th to
January 18th. Making it unlawful to
shoot quail during the nighttime. or to
shoot quail. woodcock or rabbit when
the ground is covered with snow. The
fine for each bird or rabbit is 100. one
half to go TO informer.
No person, corporation or COM
pany shall at any time trap. shoot
or in any manner catch or kill. or
have in possession any quail, woodcock
or rabbit. after the same has been kill
ed. for any purpose, except for con-
sumption as food within Worcester
County. nor trap, shoot or IN any manner
catch or kill or have in possession any
of the above named game with the in
tention of sending or transporting or
having the same sent or transported
beyond the limits of said county; pro-
vided. that nothing herein contained
shall prevent the barter or sale of such
game for home consumption by the
person or persons who trap, shoot,
catch or kill such game directly to the
consumer within Worcester County, and
it shall be unlawful for any other per-
sons to expose such game for sale at
any place whatsoever Fine S. to $50
each offence.
Any resident of Worcester County or
other person duly licensed to shoot wild
fowl within the limits of Worcester
County may, between twilight in the
morning and twilight of the following
evening, use and shoot from bush blinds
and batteries or sink boxes, in the
waters of Isle of Wight and Chinco-
league Bays wherein the limits of said
county.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-14
PurnelI.. SCarbOrOuqh.

On Wednesday. November the fourth,
at 8 30 o'clock. quiet but pretty we'd
ding took place in Nassawaddox at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. p Scar
borough. when their daughter, Miss
Hattie Scarborough, became the bride
of Mr.. Robert Lee Purnell. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. D. G.
c. Butts. Only the relatives of the
contracting parties and few friends
were present.
Immediately after the breakfast, Mr..
and Mrs. Purnel left on the 10. 80 train
for New York and other points Of in
terest along the Hudson. On their re.
turn they will make their home at Ocean
City, Md. where the groom has beer
located for Sc. - ', years in the Rea
Estate business and as President Of
the Ocean City Pier Improvement Com.
pany.
The bride was becomingly attred in
a dark blue travelling suit
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-14

for six and the table decorations con-
sisted of white chrysanthemums. The
menu was as follows Oysters on half
shell. roast turkey, potato puffs. rice
croquets, cranberry sauce, green peas,
squad on toast, lobster la Newburg,
celery. pickles, Maryland biscuit, coffee,
ices, cake.
Miss Beulah p. Vincent entertained
her bridesmaids Tuesday evening. Two
large. heart-shaped wedding cakes were
cut on the occasion and there was much
merriment over the DEGREES Of fate in
the assignment of the ring and thimble
concealed therein.
The Misses Lola and Helen Moore
gave luncheon Monday afternoon at
two o'clock, in honor Of Miss Beulah r.
Vincent. The guests were the members
of the bridal party Of Wednesday even
ing. The color scheme was green and
white, the centerpiece being composed
Of large white chrysanthemums Covers
were laid for eight and the favors were
hearts with miniature brides and grooms.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-14
Death of Miss Eliza Q. COrbin

Miss Eliza Q. Corbin, the oldest sur
vivor of the wel-known Corbin family,
died Wednesday November 4th, at the
home of her brother. Mr.. Thomas r.
Corbin, in Adkinson's district.
The deceased was nearly SO years of
age and had resided in Worcester Coun-
ty all her life. For the past twenty
years she has made her home with her
brother. She was related to many
families of note in Worcester County;
was grand daughter of John c. Bacon
and niece of the late William and
Sallie Quentin. who were well-known
people in the county in their day, Mr..
Quentin having been member of the
Maryland legislature for fourteen sue
cessive wears.
Miss Corbin had known many vicissi-
tudes of fortune. In her youth she
was large owner Of real estate and
held many slaves. When reverses of
fortune came she was noted for the
courage ana patience with wnlcn sne met
her losses.
Miss Corbin was for many years a
devoted member of the Protestant
Episcopal Church. and her funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. A. NJ.
Rich, rector of All Hallows P. E.
Church, of Snow Hill, last Thursday
afternoon. According to her last re-
quest, her remains were inferred be-
tween the graves of William and Sallie
Quentin. her adopted parents. in the
old Nassawango burial ground. Many
old friends will regret that Miss Eliza
Corbin has passed away and will re-
member her many words and acts of
kindness in the old days.
The family have our sincere sympathy
in their loss.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-14
BISIIOPVILLE.

We are glad TO see Mr.. Z. J. Cropper
improving in health, although he is
still very weak. Mr.. Chopper has been
sick for about year. with complication
Of diseases.
Mrs. Laura Rayne visited her son,
MIR. John Rayne, at Ocean City. last
week.
Mr.. Timothy Rayne and family visited
Mr.. Rayne's sister. Mr.. John Cooper,
at Showells, Sunday last.
There seem to be plenty of wild ducks
in our river now. One party brought
in thirty at one time this week.
Mrs. Jane Moore is visiting Mrs. Z.
j. Chopper.
Mr. and Mrs. James Law have moved
from Stockton back to their old home
at Bishopville We are glad to have
Mr.. and Mrs. Law back with US again.
Mr.. Charles Bishop has moved from
his hotel at Bishop to his home in
Bishopville.
Mr.. Liddell. Of Chincoteague. is con-
Quoting a revival at Selbyville. Del.
Mr. Mcdowell is still holding his SER
vices. May the good work go on.
Mr.. William Blades. Of North Caro-
lima. is visiting our town.
Mrs. Annie Z. Law, Of Selbyville, Is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Eliza A. Law.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-14
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For all kinds of table delicacies go
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-14
CauSey--MiIIer Reunion.

On Tuesday. October 9th. there was
held at Perryhawkin grove gathering
unusual for this section, when about
eighty representatives of the Causey
and Miller families met to greet one
another and to stimulate the family
spirit.
The day was one of the most
beautiful of the season. The morning
was spent in social intercourse and in
tracing the relationship of those pres
emit After a picnic dinner, the clans
gathered to listen to lecture by Rev.
L. r Causey. Of Ludlow, Mass, sub
ject, "A Voice from New England.
Following this come formal organiza-
ton, when the following named officers
We're elected:
President Charles T. Fisher NJ. D.,
Princess Anne, Md.
Vice president-M William Stem.
mons. Salisbury, Md.
Secretary-Treasurer-Mr Mr.. Willard P
Evans, Pocomoke, Md
Executive Committee-M Misses Sadie
Dykes. Cokesbury, Md. Ida Maddox,
Snow Hill, Md, and Messrs. r. Alfred
Causey. Parksley. Va, Noah J. Gibbons,
Cokesbury Md, and Charles A. Miller
Princess Anne. Md.
Honorary Members - Rev. L. p
Causey, Ludlow. Mass, and Mr.. S. A.
Evans, Cokesbury. Md.
The formal call for the reunion was
made by Rev l.. ?. Causey. of Ludlow
Mass, and Mr.. S. A Evans, of POGO
moke. Md.