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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
FIRE HORSES BURNED.

They Had Been Driven Between Big
 Plies sof Lumber. Philadelphia. Nov. 3.-A spectacular fire destroyed the lumber yards of R. A. < J. J. Williams, entailing loss estimated at $750, 900.
 Harry Wilkinson drove chemical engine between piles of lumber. The flames ate their way around the en- zine. Both horses were burned to death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
Rockefeller and Parker.

New York, Nov 3.-John D. Rockefeller was forty minutes in line this morning waiting to get into little tailor shop to cast his bal- lot. Right behind him was Judge Alton B. Parker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
Hisgen Casts His Vote

West Springfield, Mass, Nov 3.-- Thomas L. Hisgen, the Independence party candidate for president of the United States voted the Indepen- dence ticket at precinct A, this town at S:55 o'clock this morning. Mr Hisgen was the Hist voter on tho list in his own precinct.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
ELECTION BULLETINS.

Complete returns from everywhere will be given by the Democrat just as soon as the votes are count ed. Look for the figures on the big screen opposite the Democrat office on Grand street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

Priest Stops Fire Panic In Church.
 Denver Nov. 3.-A candle borne by an altar boy in St. Leo's church set fire to the decorations The congregation started in rush for the door. Father J. J. Ryan prevented panic by few 0uietfng words,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
WILBUR WRIGHT'S PLAN.
He Does Not Believe in Cross Coun.
 - try Flies.

Paris, Nov 3-Wilbur Wright was interviewed to-day on the subject of the recent successful aeroplane flights made by Farman and Blerlot. He said he had no intention of imi- tating them as he considers cross country trips quite useless, and he is convinced that his method of careful practice in turning over a prescribed course will result in the surer ad- vance of aviation. --....- r.
 The National Aerial league has de- cided to erect monument at the spot where Henry Farman landed at Rheims Friday after the successful flight from Mourmelon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
Police ous,I Disturbance

Huelva. Spain. Nov. 3.-There was an encounter here late last night between the striking copper miners in the Rio Tinto district and non- strikers. The police were called in and put stop to the disturbance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
MORE CARBOLIC ACID
Two Deaths from Drinking it at
 New Milford,

New Milford, Nov. 3.-Two sui cides by drinking carbolic acid were recorded here to-day. Miss Rebecca Golden, eighteen years of age, took dose of the medicine at her home during the morning. No reason was given for the act. Miss Mary Kelly of Newtown, forty-six years of age, was found dead in her bed at the home of relatives where she had been visiting. She was believed to be suffering from melancholia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
Robertson Casts His Vote.

New Haven, Nov 3.-A. Heaton Robertson voted at 9:30 this morn ing in the first ward in the Grand opera house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
Kern Casts His Yote.

Indianapolis. Nov 3.,.-John W. Kern reached here this morning after completing his speaking tour. He voted at 10: 30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
Robertson Votes for Himself.

New Haven, Nov 3-When Judge Robertson went into the polling place this morning he stepped up to the booth and took democratic bal- lot. Said the distributor, Good morning, judge; who are you voting for to-day" T am voting for my- self" replied the judge with a laugh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

Floretta WhaIsy a Mother Again.
 Hempstead. N. Y., Nov. 3. Word has been received that Floretta Whaley, who eloped with Jere Rhode Cooke, the man at the time being rec tor of St. Georges Episcopal church here. Is the mother of a second child.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
WEATHER WAS ALL REPUBLICAN,
Clear and SnDDy Dsy Wh Just Enough Cool Ar 10 Keep e
 Workers Going Heavy Early Vote in the Sisie.

votes. Lilley was expected to run away behind the ticket and Taft would win by four to one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

After casting his vote in the sec ond ward booth about half past g
 a man stood on the curb thinking. A
 Democrat reporter was sympathizing
 with republican official who said
 he did not like the machines, and
 this man suddenly said. Darn 1t all, [ I guess I've voted the democratic ticket" We'll, you're a nice republi- can," said the republican official, i've can't afford to make such mis- takes as that to-day" And the oth- CT man. with terribly scared look on his face, remarked that he could " ,t tell how it happened but some- .ow his hands clutched the second
 lever on the machine. the democratic , party lever, and before he knew it he, sturdy out and out republican. who had never voted any but the straight republican ticket, had reg
 istered a democratic vote The man
 looked sick and as If he had lost all his relations and his bank account with them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

It seemed to be the general im- pression that more split tickets were being voted in the second ward than any other polling district in the city
 One man who seemed to think he had fair line on how things were
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

Mike Pentino, fruit dealer on North square, was around the street to-day trying to lay $5,000 that Lil- ley would not carry Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

Edward Foley, member of the re- publican town committee this fore noon literally threw his hands up, gave up the ghost as it were. It was his opinion that Lilley would be lick ed out of his shoes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03

Kelly the baker is another who far prefers the old way of voting. He said that the next time he votes it shall be in Middlebury where the paper ballot is still in use. MT Kel- ly is still most sanguine republi.. can.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-03
BATTLE OF BALLOTS BEGUN EARLY
Men Lined Up al be Polls Before Six O'Clock Inc Votes Cast
 wss Ahead of That o Four Years Ago al Inc Noon Bour

The last words of the democratic campaign was spoken from the ve- randa of Daniel Foley's house on Baldwin street last evening. Such a crowd was never before seen on that street. The speakers were May or Thoms. Attorney Devine and Jack" Mcdonald. nominees for rep resentatives, Health Officer Kilmar- tin. Attorney Minor, Dr Freney, Att torney Blansaeld and Judge Lowe. Chairman of the Democratic Town Committee Guilfoile presided and made the opening speech.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-11-19

Clarke handed him the letter. The
chief had picked rO the letter which
had fallen from Graham's fingers. He
read 1t and passed 1t to us, | give 1t
verbatim:
Beloved: Klsmet is too strong for US.
There is but one way out and shall take
II. The blood OF the beast Is Oh my
hands and your love could never wash
them clean. Tell all and save yourself
When you read this / shall be dead by
the little weapon you gave me. Forgive
me for the ruin OF your life. You only
have loved. ! kiss your mouth.
EVELYN"
For weeks we despaired OF ever
hearing Graham's story while he lay
in brain fever, the result of the shock
TO his already oyerwrought nervous
system. At last, however, Clarke, the
chief and ]. who. despite the fact that
We were the instruments OF his undo
Ing, he regarded as his closest friends,
sat by his bedside and heard the pitt
ful tale. | will abridge IL TO give the
reader only the points in the story
which remained a mystery to us and
must be equally so to anyone following
these limos.
Captain Graham first met the Count
ess Evelyn Scrymgour at house
party in Warwickshire. He had fallen
deeply in love with her at first sight
and he laid siege to her heart as per-
sistently as ever he followed a rare
specimen OF orchid. That she returned
his love he was sure. but there was a
restraint In her relations with him
that he could not fathom. Finally
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-11-19
LMH

Captain Graham stood haughtily at
the door waiting the chiefs will.
Whatever battle had been raging in his
mind evidently had ended in mastery,
for he quietly interprosed:
Mr.. Clarke, ask that you take no
further steps. II is useless. | alone
am guilty. At the proper time / will
tell all"
Clarke, Clarke, I've got her." ! al
most shouted. thrusting the paper at
him.
The item was under the head OF
Society Notes and read: Among the
occupants OF the boxes at the perform
ance of Aida by the Metropolitan
Grand Opera company at the Auditor
ium last night were Captain Fitzhugh
Graham and Countess Evelyn Scrym-
gour of London"
Quick, telephone" ordered Clarke,
and the obsequious waiter set an In.
strument on the table and connected 1t
with the wall switch. He soon had my
old newspaper office and asked for the
society editor.
Here" he said, handing me the re-
ceiver. ASK her where the countess
is staying"
"The Victorian. l believe" came the
answer.
When we reached the Victorian we
were aware OF unwonted excitement
in the neighborhood of that usually
qui.t hostelry. A police ambulance
and patrol wagon were at the door
discharging their load Of blue.ccats.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-11-19

Several active young men whom i'm
mediately spotted as reporters were
hurrying into the lobby. G, Of them
whom | knew, Nevins of tie Globe, |
gripped by the shoulder and asked
for an explanation.
Countess Of Scrymgour or some
thing committed suicide in her room.
Come on with me-"
There across the bed lay the woman
OF whose existence we had learned
not five minutes before and with whom
we had hoped to be in conversation at
that very moment. =
Neyins was prowling around making
his Investigations independently of
the police. ! kept my eyes on him and
watched him abstract letter from the
open secretary. He glanced at the
address and put it carefully in his
pocket. / drew him into a corner.
Look here, Nevins," said, "let me
see the letter and I'll let you in on the
biggest story you ever pulled OFF.
Trust me and you'll go into the Office
with the full story of the Hopplngton
murder"
This was bait enough and he took
the letter from his pocket. ! glanced
at the address. II was Captain Fitz.
hugh Graham"
We've got IT. Quick! Out of here"
/ whispered, catching Clarke's eye and
beckoning him to follow.
A few minutes later We were at cen
trail station and with the chief In Ora.
hams cell
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-11-19

Y looking over my rath-
er meager notes ! often
find 1t difficult to select
among the countless
cases in which | have
beer associated with
Carlton Clarke the one
that will best make a
story AT the time of
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
County of Steele.

County of Steele. IS
In County Court,
Before Hon. Adam s.. Moote. Judge.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH E.
JEFFERSON. DECEASED.
Geo. A. Warner....... Petitioner.
Eliza Jefferson. Paulina Jefferson. and all per
sons interested l in the Estate OF Joseph E. EFF
erson. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ....ReSpOndentS.
NOTICE AND CITATION. HEARING OF FINAL
ACCOUNT M DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE.
The OF r. DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE
NAMED RESPONDENTS:
You. the said Eliza Jefferson. Paulina Jener-
Joseph +. Jefferson, deceased. are hereby noti-
fed that the Final Account Of Geo. A.. Warner,
the administrator Of the estate Of Joseph E..
County of Steele and State of North Dakota,
deceased. has been rendered to this Court,
therein showing that the estate OF said de-
tribution. and petitioning that his account be
allowed, the residue Of said estate be distri-
buted to the persons thereunto entitled. his
that. Saturday. the 18th day of February A. D..
1908. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon OF that day,
at the Court Rooms OF this Court. in the Court
Of Steele and state Of North Dakota. has been
duly appointed by said Court for the settle
ment thereof. at which time and place any
person interested in said estate may appear
and file his executions. in writing. to said ac-
count and petition. and contest the same.
And you. the above named respondents. and
each OF you, are hereby cited and required
then and there to be and appear before this
Court and show cause, il any you have. why
said account shall not be allowed. the residue
OF said estate distributed. the administration
of said estate closed. and said administrator
be discharged.
Dated the 18th day of Jany. A. D. 1908.
.cSEALl BY the Court.
af M S. MoOTE,
Judge of the County Court.
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TO SUBSCRIBERS.

A ruling of the postofice de-
partment made the first of Dec
ember and which went into effect
on January l., 1908, makes it so
that publishers of weekly papers
can not send papers to subscrib-
ers over one year in arrears un
less they afix a one cent stamp
to each copy so sent. If you de-
sire the Pioneer sent longer to
your address please see that
your subscription is paid up.
The Pioneer cannot afford to pay
6fty-two cents extra to continue
sending the paper and unless
you comply with the postal laws
we will be obliged to discontinue
your paper after April LIST, as
that is the time limit allowed
publishers in which to get their
subscription lists on a paid-in-
advance basis.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the
Congregational church was held
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
S. Moores, Thursday evening,
Jan. 9th. About sixty members
Of the church and congregation
were present. The reports from
Clerk, Treasurer, Board of
Trustees, Benevolence Sec,
Ladies' Aid Society, Sunday
School and Pastor showed good
progress for the year, in all de-
partments. The year closed with
all it's bills paid and a small bal
ance on hand. The total home
expense for 1907 was $1363. and
the total benevolence was $299.
The present membership of the
church is "a, Of the S. S. 1875 lin
Guiding IA on cradle roll) and of
the Aid Society A.
On the evening of the annual
meeting and since about $500.
has been raised towards the old
deficit of $5l2. contracted in lay
ing new cement sidewalks and
extensive repairs on the parson,
age and church building. It is
likely the close of the year will
see this deficit entirely obliterat.
ed. ~,
The following officers we're
chosen for the year:
Mrs. b. u. Washburn, Clerk.
r. N. Gilmore, Treasurer.
H. D. Carpenter, Deacon.
M. B. Cassell, Trustee.
Mrs. J. j. Wamberg, Chorister.
B.. G. Shaw, Benevolence Sec.
Roy Rust, Usher.
Harry Carlton, Usher.
M. B. Cassell, S. S. Supt.
Mrs. E. D. Washburn, Pres
Ladies' Aid Society.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16
TYNDnp '
NOTICE OF CANCELLATIONS.


You will please take notice that that certain
contract dated July 1st. 1905. by and between
Z. B. Grandin, party Of the first part, and
William v. Under and William W. Under. par
ties of the second party. wherein the former
agreed to sell and the latter agree to purchase
the following described real estate, situated in
the County of Steele and State of North Da-
kota. to-wit: The South Half $50 OF Section
Forty-lve Q45, Range No. Fifty-four (54,
West of the Fifth Principal Meridian. is hereby
cancelled. which cancellation is made upon the
following defaults, to-Wit:
You have failed to deliver to E.. B. Grandin
on or before Dec. 1st, 1907, one-half of all the
wheat or other crops raised or grown on said
land during the farming season of 1907, and
failed to pay the expenses of hauling said crop
to market, to furnish the seed for such crop
and to pay the threshing bill for threshing the
crop OF 1907; that unless within thirty days
from the service OF this notice upon you you
perform the conditions and comply with the
provisions upon which said defaults have oc-
cured, and the paying OF the costs of the SER
vice OF this notice upon you the said contract
shall be cancelled and terminated on account
OF the defaults aforesaid on the 18th day Of
March A. D.. 1908.
Dated at Mayville. N. Oak. this 9th day of
January. A. D. 1908.
E. B. GRAND1N,
Vendor in said contract.
BY c. S. EDWARDS,
His agent.
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Yours respectfully,
OLE PAULSON.

The December number of the
North Dakota Magazine, publish
ed by the Department Of Agri-
cultural and Labor, Com. W. G.
Gilbreath editor, has arrived at
this Office. With each number
the magazine seems to improve
and this department is certainly
doing a great work in setting
forth the advantages to be found
in North Dakota and there is nc
question but what hundreds have
been attracted to this state thru
the work of the departm Mt anc
this excellent magazine.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16
M. B. A. INSTALL.

Monday evening was installa-
ton in the Hope Lodge No. 967
M. B. A. Brother Elliott acting
as supreme president, Sister
Elliott supreme conductress.
The following are the officers for
1908:
Annie Jefferson, Pres.
H. I. Standby, Vice Pres.
Geo. Lockwood, Sec:
John G. Dorrance, Treas.
May M. Officer, Conductor
Edith I. Standby, Chaplain
VIM. G. Stein, Waterman
p. ]. McMahon, Sentry
The ladies served lunch and a
pleasant hour was spent in inter.
tainment. The lodge then adj
journed to meet again in two
weeks.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16
Hopes Banking
institutions

That Hope can boast Of two of
the strongest banking institu-
tions in this part of the state
there is no questioning. The
Hope National and First National
each held their annual stockhold-
ers' and directors meetings Tues
day Jan. 18th. Both institutions
are under able management, as
is evidenced from the fact that
the old officers were all reflect
ed to serve the coming year.
They have just passed thru a
very successful year, and are in
a hourishing condition, as their
statements published in these
columns a few weeks ago will
best bear witness. According to
the statements published at the
close of business Dec. 3rd 'O7 the
total deposits of both banks
amounted to something like
$500, 900. 90. This was a remark
able showing coming as they
did during the great financial
furry that was sweeping the
country at the time.
The following r the officers
and Board of Directors elected
last Tuesday in both banks re-
spectiyely:
Hope NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. j.
3. Lasham, Vice-Pres. G. S.
Moores, Cashier Geo. A. Warner,
Asst Cashier Jno. D. Foley,
Board Of Directors: J.E. Lasham,
G. S. Moores, Geo. A. Warner,
L. B. Hanna, Fred N. Lang, F. N.
Gilmore and W. H. M. Philip.
First DISQUALIFICATION J.
D. Brown, Vice-Pres. S. J. Dan
skin, Cashier M. B. Cassell, Asst
Cashier F. W. Ehred. Board of
Directors: J. D. Brown, S. J.
Danskin, Thomas Thompson, j.
F. Beckerjeck and M. B.. Cassell.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16
Rebekahas Hold Install alton

The Daughters of Rebekaha
held a public installation last
Friday night, when the following
officers for the ensuing year
were duly installed:
Mrs. Annie Wilson, N. G..
Mrs. Nestie Wood, v. G.
Mrs. f. G. Martin, Secy.
Mrs. O. G. Major, Fin. Secy.
Mrs. G.. A. Warner, Treas.
After the installation work re-
freshments were served and the
balance of the evening was spent
at cards and in a social way.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16

A man who never subscribed
for a newspaper in his life, went
to an editor the other day and
asked him to let the public know
through the paper that he had a
sewing machine to trade for two
hogs. He wanted the "ad" free.
The editor looked at him a mon
ent and then replied: II can't
see what you want the hogs for
as long as yuo are home your
sell. Elk.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16
C

TO THE VOTERS OF THE 18TH LEG1s-
LATIVE DISTRICT.
I hereby announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
member of the House of Representa-
tives of the Legislative Assembly OF
the State of North Dakota from the
10Th Legislative District, at the pri-
mary to be held June oath 1908.
Earnestly soliciting your support,
I am,
Yours respectfully,
OLE PAULSON.
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Important.

YOU ARE INVITED to attend
a public demonstration of the
Wonder Grain Grader, conduct
ed by one of our expert demon
%strators at the Office of the Major
Implement Co., Hope, N. D.,
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY,
January 81 and 20, 1908
DON'T FORGET The DATE AND
PLACE. Be sure and call and
bring some of your own grain as
you SOW it, with you, and see for
yourself what this wonderful
machine will do in producing
absolutely perfect seed-some-
thing never before obtainable.
Yours sincerely,
EUREKA MANUFACTURING Co.,
Lincoln, Nebraska.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16

The first nan who aver played a
banjo On the American stage died only
a few days ago at Warren, Pa. It
must be remembered, however, that
the minstrel joke was doing duty long
before the introduction of the banjo.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16

Mr.. Weston's experience with new
boots accords with that of his fellow
mortals generally. There's nothing
like the old one to cheer us on our
way, and relieve us of the sorest of
lfe's Affections.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16
JOINT INSTALLATION.

The Modern Woodmen and
Royal Neighbors held a joint pri-
vate installation last night at the
Woodmen hall. The following
are the officers installed respec-
lively for the ensuing year:
M. W. A.:
Jas. T. Masters, V. G.
L. A. Roney, W. A.
H. A. Burner, Banker
Geo. A. Fead, Clerk
A. G. Flick, Escort
l.. Jensen, Watchman
D. ]. Gumb, Sentinel
R. N. A.: IF,
Mrs. H. H. Fulmer, Oracle
Mrs. A. 7. Drakeley, v. O.
Mrs. L. A. Roney, Receiver
Mrs. H. H. Baker, Chancellor
Miss Clara Mclean, I. S.
Mrs. =. L.. Lang, 0 S.
A. G. Flick, Manager.
After the installation an enjoy.
able time was spent in a social
way and refreshments served by
the Neighbors.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16

The statement some time ago by a
big meat packer that all foodstuffs
were going down seems to have been
something of a joke. 1t apparently re-
ferred to their consumption and not to
their prices.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16
Grand Ball, Friday evening,

M.E. .igEaH e,E' i8t-4 fEsE- aatHse. I.,Nr EEiI
Grand Ball, Friday evening,
Jan. "a.
Now is the time to list your
land for sale. Give us a chance
to, sell it for you.
Blabon State Bank.
The passenger trains have
been crowded the past few days
loaded with farmers and others
going to the Grain Growers
convention at Fargo.
With the farmers working in
the fields along the Farmers rail
road. meadow larks singing at
Fargo, and screen doors still up
in Devils Lake to keep out the
flies, it would seem that we were
having pretty fair winter weather
in North Dakota. Devils Lake
Journal.
Don't throw your money away!
Buy your watches and jewelry
where you can get anarticle that
is worth all you pay for it. We
are here to serve you right with
honest goods at honest prices,
everything guaranteed or money
refunded. The Variety Cash
Store is the place to buy your
holiday presents.
The little fourteen months old
babe of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Lien
passed away Tuesday. Jan. 14th
at one O'Clock p. m. The funeral
was held at the Congregational
church yesterday afternoon at
two o'clock and was conducted
by the pastor, Rev. Hitchcock.
Interment was made in the Hope
cemetery. Mr.. and Mrs. Lien
have the heart felt sympathy Of
all in their affection.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1908-01-16

Perhaps the Chicago professor who
says that there are no humorists in
this country is right, but there will be
no need of any rs long as the Chicago
professors keep on doing funny things.