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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-09
The Chicago and Great Western Road Unable
to Meet lis 1908 Obligations
and Goes Bump
President Stlckney and Charles Il. F. Smith Are
Appointed Receivers and Kellogg
and Severance Attorneys

company of New York. There will
be default in the payment of these
obligations January is, said Mr.. KEEL
logg.
Further outlining the condition of
the road, Mr.. Kellogg said that the
Great Western owes $1O,653, 413.71,
now due or falling due within the
next four years, of which notes to
the amount of $545 900 have gone to
protest.
This sum, exceeding $1O,OOO,OOO,
said Mr.. Kellogg, is part of the sum
of $4,000, 900 spent by the Great
Western in the last ten years, and
for the most part N the last five
years, in rebuilt road. New steel
has been laid, double tracks have
been built, grades have been reduced,
and new bridges and terminals have
been constructed. There was due
last Monday notes to the amount of
10000 pounds sterling and will be
during the rest Of January notes ag-
gregating 283 200 pounds sterling.
The total amount of obligations dur
ing 1908 is $3,342, 545.45.
Mr.. Kellogg said that the Great
Western, which is an Illinois corpo-
ration, owns in fee without mortgage
lines of railroad in Illinois, Iowa
Minnesota, Kansas and Missouri. II
also owns the terminal leases of the
line from st. Paul to Minneapolis.
In addition the Great Western
owns all the stock of and operates
the Mason City and Fort Dodge rail
way line, about 40 miles long. This
line is mortgaged for $4,000, 900
sixty-two percent of it's cost. The
Great Western also has a lease Of
this line by the terms of which the
Great Western is to guarantee the
interest on the bonds. The Great
Western places in the trust fund six
| ty percent of the joint earnings OF
the Great Western and Mason City
and Fort Dodge. Out of this trus,
fund, the lreat Western pays oper
ating expenses of the Mason City
road, the balance of the trust FUND
going to guarantee the future inter
est on $12,0OO,OOO bonds. The Great
Western, however, has the use of thi:
accommodating interest fund and there
Continued on page 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-09

st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. s. Judge
Walter H. Sanborn of the United
States circuit court this afternoon ap-
pointed A. B. Stickney, and Charles
HI. F. Smith, both residents of st.
Paul, receivers for the Chicago Great
Western railroad. A. B. Stickney is
now president of the road. The firm
of Kellogg & Severance of st. Paul.,
was appointed for the receivers.
The appointment of the receivers
followed the inability Of the company
to raise money to meet obligations
falling due in 1908, and failure to
secure an extension of obligations
The loss to the road as result of
the boiler makers strike of last fall
is given as partial cause for the
financial straits of the road. 1t was
also pointed out in the proceedings
this afternoon that during the past
ten years the road has spent $4,000
600 in reconstruction.
A petition for the receivership was
filed in behalf of the stockholders
and the finance committee by John
A. Humberg of Minnesota, George p.
Meyer of New York, and Ward Cum
mings and Alexander Wallace of
Great Britain.
Stiles W.. Burr of St. Paul, APP
peared as attorney of record for the
compliments, and Frank B. Kellogg
of st. Paul, made statement to the
court of the condition of the road
ami grounds on which The receiver
ship was asked.
AS soon as the petition for the COM
plainants had been filed, an answer
was filed on behalf of the board OF
directors, who met this afternoon
and voted to become party to the
receivership proceedings.
In asking for the appointment OF
receivers, Mr.. Kellogg said that the
capital of the Chicago Great West
ern consists of four classes of stock
but two of which need be considered
in the receivership proceedings.
These are the preferred "a" and de-
benture stock, each of which origin.
ally represented so percent of the
original first mortgage bonds issued
The preferences of these two
classes of stock are secured by a
trust deed to the Manhattan Trust
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-09
GOV. CALLS
OUT MILITIA
Calling Gun Also Ordered
Sent to Be Used in
Quelling Riot

Frankfort, KY, Jan. S.-Governor
Wilson tonight ordered ten militia
men from Louisville to go to Leba-
non to guard the American tobacco
warehouse and also directed ten sol
diers of the Cynthiana company to
report to the mayor of that town to
protect tobacco property.
A gatling gun was also ordered
sent to Lexington tonight after a
conference this afternoon with Lex
ington officials.
1t begins to look like White Bur
ley district, which has heretofore
been law abiding, is on the eve OF
series of night riding events equal
to the dark tobacco outrages in west
ern Kentucky.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-09
Guilt ~
Holiday Tragedy at Neche
Ends in COuft.--YOung
Boy Gets Life
Boy Enters Plea Of Guilty
and No Excuse Is Of
fefed for Crime
Closing Scenes in Court We're
Rtifu---father Deep
" Affected

Pembina, N. D., Jan. 81 James
O'Brien was today sentenced to life
imprisonment for the murder of Ar
thur F. LeClaire at Neche on Dec.
%.
An appeal for clemency was made
by Attorney John P. Conmy. and the
youthful prisoner wept.
Young O'Brien and LeClaire were
chums. On the day of the murder
they went together to Gretna, Man,
one mile from Neche, and became in
toxicated. They were together at
night and one eye witness saw
O'Brien strike LeClaire on the head
with hammer. O'Brien, in an eff
fort to conceal the crime, dragged
the body to the river nearby and
thrust it through a hole in the ice.
Robbery was shown to be the mo-
tive of the crime. LeClaire's money,
$40, was surrendered by O'Brien,
who took it from the dead body and
hid it.
The scene was sad one. The
father of the 16-year-o1d criminal
was in the courtroom and the tears
shed by both the parent and the way
ward SON led others to give evidences
of their grief.
The murderer admitted his guilt
in full confederation of his confess
sion. His attorney asked the leniency
of the court because of the extreme
youth of the prisoner.
1t is reasonable to anticipate the
boy will live to be man of 60 years
of sage-and he has forty-four years
| of gloom and prison walls, unless
some soft-hearted pardon board com
mutes the sentence. There was moth
ing to palliate the offense. The
crime was inexcusable from every
viewpoint. The victim was bosom
friend of the murderer.
O'Brien will probably be taken to
Bismarck Saturday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-09
IS SERVING Term
in RANSOM COUNTY

Lisbon, N. D., Jan. S-Charles B. Er.
del, Moorhead saloonkeeper appear
ed before Judge Thomas of the coun-
ty count today, pleaded guilty to the
charge of selling intoxicating liquors
and was sentenced to ninety days in
Jail and to pay fine of $500 and costs.
He paid the fine and costs and COM
menced serving his sentence immedi-
ately. It has been his custom to ship
liquors to fictitious addresses COD,
and when the goods were not called
for to come down PERSONAL yand dis
pose of them. Complaint was made
against him in November last and
since then he has been under bonds
awaiting trial.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-09
HARBOR PIRATES
FINALLY Land
in THE PEN

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. S.-Ben jamin D.
Green and John F. Gaynor arrived
at the federal prison in this city to-
day and were put through examina-
tons given all prisoners. Their
work in prison has not been decided
upon. They begin four year SEN
fences for embezzling government
funds in connection with government
work in Savannah harbor. The men
have been in jail eighteen months
pending decision on an appeal to the
supreme court of the United States,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-09
BRAKEMAN
IS KILLED

Chamberlain, S. D., jan S-Frank
Grace, brakeman, was instantly killed
in the Milwaukee railroad yards in
this city today. He was attempting
to couple on the Black Hills sleeper,
which had Just arrived from the west,
and his head was crushed between the
cars, death resulting instantly. The
remains will probably be taken to
Sanfborn, Ia, where his family re-
sides.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-09
Shot THE
EX-SHERIFF

Bonesteel, S. D., Jan. Sin a fight
at Fairfax today eE-Sheriff John
Dettman of Crawford county, Iowa,
shot and killed George Taylor, ex-
sheriff of this county. Taylor is al
legged to have had Dettman down,
when Dettman pulled a sun and shot
Taylor through the neck. Taylor
died almost instantly. The fight was
over an old feud.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-09
After Hard Struggle He Fl
nally Is Forced to Let
Go Of His Bank
Conduct Of the Bank as Its
President Had Previously
Arranged Him in Court

New York, N. Y, Jan. S.-Being
unable to meet payments due on his
stock in the institution today, f..
Augustus Heinze lost control of the
Merchants National bank, the conduct
of which as its president had brought
about mis- arraignment in the United
States circuit court earlier in the day
on charges of ver-certification. ~
One year ago Heinze bought the
controlling interest from the Goulds,
with whom he pledged his holdings
as security for his promise to pay
for them in full within one year.
This loan Of $1,2OO,Lyy was due today
to Edwin Gould and William Nelson
Cromwell, VINO was q member of the
Gould party in the Dank before the
Mercantile was added to the Heinze-
Morse Thomas chain Of financial
houses. Up to the last moment al
lowed him, Heinze struggled to meet
his obligations and so to retain his
banking interests. His failure was
chronicled in the following statement
issued by Mr.. Cromwell after an af-
ternoon conference Of the parties
concerned:
.tHeinze stock in the Mercantile
National bank has been acquired by
Mr.. Gould in a satisfactory arrange
ment. Mr.. Heinze was given every
possible chance to pay for the stock,
but because of his inability to do so
in the time agreed upon we have
been forced to take it over.
Later Mr.. Cromwell added that the
Gould interests would assume their
proper place in the bank board at
the meeting on January IA. This i'm
plies, of course, that the so-called
Heinze directors will then retire.
This morning Heinze, now under
bail consequent upon an indictment
by the federal grand jury, on a
charge of over-certifying checks OF
his brothers brokerage firm involv-
ing 100000, was arraigned before
Judge, Chatfeld.
A plea of not guilty was entered
| and permission was had to alter OF
withdraw it, or to make any other
desired motions later. An adjourn
ment of the case was ordered until
January 20, when the final plea will
be made. Bail of $4,000 was con-
tinued.
1 1t was reported today that Other
men equally as prominent as Heinze
4 in Wall Street operations were to be
called before the federal authorize.
to plead to similar indictments. Who
they are or when their arrests are
to be expected could not be learned
at the United States district attor
ney's Office.
i Upon leaving the federal building
Heinze had nothing to say furthel
than that he would not leave the cit,
until disposition of his case had beer
/ made.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-09
lawyer IS
A SUICIDE

St. Paul, Jan. ga special to the
Pioneer Press from Marshalltown. Ia,
says:
J. F. Meeker, a pioneer settler, and
one of the best known lawyers in
central Iowa, committed suicide by
hanging today. Temporary insanity
Is given as the cause.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-09
DIVIDEND DECLARED

New York, Jan. 8-The directors Of
the Northern Pacific railroad today
declared a quartely dividend of "a
percent on the common stock. This is
unchanged from last previous quar-
ter.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12
Reading Circle Books

The State Board of Education has
adopted the following Reading Circle
Books for the year commencing Sep
TENDER 1st. 1908:
FOR TEACHERS
Essentials of Teaching Reading. I"
University Publishing Company.
"Hodge's Nsture Study and Life. :"
CHM & Co.
Systematic NJ e dology. )"
(Smith), Silver. Burdett & Go.
classroom Management, bag
ley). The Macmillan Company.
In the examinations for common
school certificates during the year
commencing Sept. l, 1908. fifty per
cent. of the questions in written read
ing will be taken from Essentials of
Teaching Reading; fifty. per cent. of
the questions in theory and practice
from Systematic Methodology in
English Literature fifty per cent. of
the questions will be taken from the
College Entrance Requirements in
English for 1908.
FOR PUPILS
"First Principles of Agriculture. "
tGoff and Mayne), American Book Co.
abraham Lincoln" Norman
Happood), The Macmillan Go.
"Irving's Sketch. Book" (Any
Edition).
"History of Pacific Northwest, -
Closeup Schafer), The Macmillan Co.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12
Fruit Crop Prospects

Fruit growers will be interested in
the following statement of fruit crop
prospects taken from The Fruit Grow
or. of st. Joseph, Mo-. said to be the
leading authority on fruit crop re-
ports:
"Our crop reports show still
further deterioration of the fruit
crops. Grapes. which have generally
promised we'll. have rotted badly in
many localities. Peaches have de-
clined somewhat from the same reason.
Apples have greatly deteriorated. on
account of scab in some places. too
dry in other parts of the country. and
from insects in still other sections.
On the whole. it seems as though
there will be no more apples than
there we're last year. and perhaps not
so many. Arkansas. which last
season had good crop. is out of
business this season; Southern Mis-
souri, will not have any surplus ap-
Piles. but the showing is a little
better in the northwestern part of the
state; Kansas has very light crop.
and Iowa has fewer apples than a
year ago. The northwest generally
has no more fruit than last season.
and probably not so much. Illinois
has less. so has Indiana, Ohio and
Pennsylvania; Michigan is in the
same boat. and the New England
states make much the same report.
From New York state reports vary,
but we think the conservative estimates
are that there are fewer. apples in
New York than there we're year ago.
although the quality. taking the state
over, is perhaps better. In few
places have any prices been made.
Buyers are very shy about making
any price. but the growers are not
uneasy. for they know the general
crop is short. and therefore expect to
realize at least fair prices for the
fruit which it's fit to market.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12
Buffalo Bills Wild
West at Bellingham

Buffalo Bill and his "WiId West
SNOW and Congress of Rough Riders
OF the World" is to EXHIBIT a. Rell.
inenam. Monday, September 81
Buffalo Bill" as plainsman. hunt
e. scout. guide. Indian fighter and
puollc entertainer. has been in the
saddle practically all his life A.
'ne age OF nine years he was thrown
upon MS own resources and being to
the saddle born, his career "a a neer
less norseman and intrepid plsinsman
oates from that time. He is one of
the few remaining figures which stand
as vivid reminder of the CONQUEST
OF the Great West: one of the last Of
DIS Kind, historical figure living in
history and actively present among
the present generation.
Aside from the equestrian features
provided by the international con.
gress of rough riders. two spectacular
pantomimes. given with cast of prin-
clpals largely drawn from the oripi
nal scenes in American history which
are thus represented. have been pre-
pared for representation this Season.
They are practically open air melo-
dramas. vibrating with excitement
and thrilling to behold. "The Battle
OF Summit Springs" depicts one of
the most stirring encounters the
white soldiery ever had in their
notable conaest of the redman and
In 1.-THE Great Train Hold up" will
show one of score of scenes which
have marked the fast passing "bandit
era" in Western development.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

The celery growers of California
have now under cultivation over six
thousand acres of the famous peat
lands of Orange county. The crop
of 1907 netted the growers over a
million dollars. The land is valued
at four hundred to five hundred dol
lars an acre.
The Loganberry. which has the
combined flavor of the blackberry
and the raspberry. was originated by
Judge j. II. Logan. of Santa Cruz.
California. An average yield an acre
in that state is said to be five hundred
crates Of twenty -four pounds each.
The recent arrival at New York
City of cargo of oats from Argentina
is said to be the first importation OF
grain to the United Stataes that has
ever occurred. In the poduction OF
corn. wheat and oats we are to have q
formidable rival in Argentina and
Uruguay.
The science Of forestry which has
led to such beneficial results In
Europe has now become Of especial
Importance in this country. The
general government has not only
wisely undertaken the work Of pre-
venting the needless waste Of timber.
but has also undertaken the planting
Of millions Of trees on public lands
wherever it ID practicable.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

The "Alaska wheat" exploited IN
some papers as yielding 200 bushels
IN the acre. and which has been offered
at SIS per pound or $40 per busnei'
has been under investigation by sew
aral Experiment Stations. Including
tbot NJ Pullman. and is declared to
he identical with the Egyptian.
e.saran Headed. or Mummy
wheat soft spring wheat undesiraDle
e. m;llors. It is also reported to De
mat for any country where there ls
wind.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12
Best Treatment for a Burn

If for no other reason, Chamber
lain's Salve should be kept in every
household on account of its great val
ne in the treatment of burns. 1t
allays the pain almost instantly. and
unless the injury is severe one.
heals the parts without leaving scar.
This salve is also unequalled for
chapped hands, sore nipples and dis
eases of tbe skin. Price 70 cents.
For sale by Friday Harbor Drug Go.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12
Optimist and Pessimist

duu Il O0S1DAASO
Optimist and pessimist are the battery
of life:
The positive and negative poles IN
our daily strife.
We need them both to keep the cur
rent alternating right
Eternity would be dull il every day
we're bright.
It il opposition that our metal always
tests;
Tho men who say ssamen" to every
thing are often pests
AS we'll as those who never praise
what others find sublime
Yes, pessimist and optimist are need
ed all the time.
Trade Register.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

q. A. White. for many years one
Of the leading business men of Bell
ippham. spent day or two on the
island the first of the week. He was
much surprised and pleased to see
sucb beautiful and prosperous farm
ing section as the San Juan valley
and such a substantial and thriving
town as Friday Harbor. He made
many inquiries about property values
both in the town and In the country.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

The Post Intelligencer of last Sat-
urday stated that the Anti Saloon
League had endorsed DR.. l. M. Harri-
son for the legislature in this county.
It would seem that the league might
very consistently have refrained from
expressing any preference in this
county, as the candidates we're all
committed squarely to the local op.
tion principle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

It is worthy of note that there has
not as yet been any red wagon parade
to celebrate the victory of any candi-
date or candidates at the primary
election last Tuesday. and also that
none is contemplated.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

Miss Markham. of Vashon. who
was engaged as teacher of the primary
department in the public school here.
left for her home Thursday. having
felt obliged by i'll health to give up
the position.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12
Good for BiliOusness

II took two of Cham berlain's Stom-
ach and Liver tablets last night. and
| feel fifty per cent better than l
have for weeks" says J.J. Firestone,
of Allegan, Mich. "They are certain
Iy fine article for biliousness. For
sale by Friday Harbor Drug Co.
Samples free.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

DR.. Muscott has established his
hospital temporarily in the Mosena
house, in Gould's addition. He al
ready has several patients who are
being cared for by an experienced
trained nurse.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

Night Engineer Palmateer was COD
siderably scared and somewhat burned
at the Western Mill Company's mill
by a little explosion last Sunday
night which caused the escape of con-
siderable steam from one of the boil
ers and disabled it. and him too. for
a few days.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

just received new line of
Ladies' and Children's underwear.
hosiery. corsets. fancy com bs. collars.
belts. veil pins etc. /; also notions of
all kinds. Todd & Hicks Co.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

Mrs. G.. B. briggs and daughter.
Marguerite. went to Bellingham Sat-
urday. where Marguerite will attend
high school this winter. Mrs. briggs
returned Monday.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

Spring salmon are said to have
averaged considerably larger in size
this year than usual. The largest
ones caught on the salmon banks
weighed fifty ponds and the average
was about half as much.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

Both William Douglas and Tom
Fleming, defeated candidates for the
nomination for sheriff. say that SO far
as they are concerned the contest is
over and they will do all they can to
insure the election of their success
full competitor, Sheriff Delaney.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

Prof. Joubert. the successful can
didate for the Republican nomination
for superintendent of schools, was
not here to do anything in his own
behalf at the primary election last
Tuesday. having been obliged to 90
to Enumclaw last week to resume his
work az principal Of schools there
last Monday. The district has levied
. special Union high school tax and
will do high school work this year In
the ninth. tenth and eleventh grades.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

Chas. Wood has gone to "Whiskey
Spit" on Hoods canal. near Port
Gamble. to take charge of the San
Juan Fish Co.'S. trap there during the
fall months.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12
sh.,, nand mills for corn, wheat and
00.UO. Morse Hardware 90.

n -''ael katz. the we'll known Port
co, D'ehd merchant and who was for
NJ ~. one of the pioneer merchants
r. WIS island. came over Wednesday
H. wi. after his San Juan interests.
tho q, owns one of the best farms on
4' south end.n
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

DIR. McKinnis' Office will be closed
from next Wednesday noon until
Friday noon. He will accompany
Mrs. McKinnis to Bellingham enroute
to her old home in Michigan to spend
a few weeks.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

Leon Little and Colin Sandwich
expect to leave about the Goth for
Pullman, where they will attend the
State College this winter.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-09-12

Robert @. Smith and family. who
have been residing at 'Tumwater, near
Olympia. and who lately visited
relatives and friends here. have
moved to Central Park. B. c., about
midway between New Westminster
and Vancouver.