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Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-04-03
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The stork has been liberal about
Bisbee.
A Republican club has been organ.
lied at Wi!liston.
Inspection Of high schools over the
state is in progress.
Nine candidates for sheriff of Will.
iams county-that is all.
*,s
A number of glandered horses have
been shot in Stark county.
The new school house at White
Earth is ready for dedication.
: There is a good creamery spirit in
communities adjacent to DeLamere.
In some towns dethroned whisky
sellers are going into the bakery and
fruit business.
c. A. Bennett of LaMoure has
bought an orange grove near Los
Angeles just to vary his interests.
Edgeley is anticipating a new pas
senger depot on a more convenient
site than the one which is now being
used.
This is the time of the year when
the wide-awake poultryman "gets
busy preparing for the chicken-rais.
ing season.
ANDY" Jones, the strenuous execu-
tive of the city of Rugby. has become
benedict. He married Miss Grace
Lamb of Oklahoma.
Pytkians at Linton entertained the
ladies and the latter think they are
more than knights in name, that their
chivalry is Of a high order.
The o. E. S. chapter at Wahpeton
added several members at recent
meeting. The ceremonial followed a
bountiful supper served by the ladies'.
Rolla has a very active literary
club which is profitable alike intel
lectually and socially, and it. has great
ly relieved the monotony of the long
winter evenings.
The Woodmen had big meeting at
Litchville. neighbors from surround
ing towns being guests, and the latter
commented upon the high quality of
the towns hospitality.
A fashion Of punching themselves
when making calls has been inaugur-
ated by several ladies in Kenmare. A
few call in a crowd, take their work
and if the hostess insists-they stay
for coffee.
H. H. Bateman, member Of the state
pharmacy board, has been in Emmons
county and found four drug stores op-
Grating without registered pharma-
C1SIS dAu luCI0 - I1OuOAC dASdU 1O1
the owners.
There are indications that horticul-
turalists over the state will be more
largely represented at the state fair
at Fargo this year than ever. before.
The state can make an enviable show
ing if they do.
Now a compilation of vital statistics
may be expected which will be Of
some value, different from the per-
fectly useless stuff upon which valua-
bic space and time has been absolute
ly wasted in the past.
The First National bank offers
series of prizes for the best kept farm
within four miles of Hunter. The first
prize is $50. Renters will be given the
prizes if they make the improvements
and no advantages will be given to
large farm buildings.
Farmers about Arthur will draw the
line on hiring itinerant negroes and
men who give the idea that they are
of the undesirable class. The employ
ers will act as unit and they have
their own method of culling out the
class of men they do not want.
rS,,11ou&o,, o;%ioo,, hoe o1,;Iopoo ~
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-02

Come in and see what kind Of Suit
we offer Won this week at S44S Every one in the
lot il worth $40 in any kind Of money Sizes run
from 50 to 49, Take your choice for -. $4.4S
LOT 2-Takes in all the Moser $12 and SIC
Suits This week your pick for .......... $806
LOT 4-Men's Suits. worth from ST to $40
For this sale $000
LOT 5--Mer's coes and Vests. taken from hro-
ken snts worth from $40 to S18 Coat and Vest
worth actually $40. For this sale ... $3.50
Pine SERGE Slits all new fall patterns: strictly
All-Wocl Suits ard wcrh regular $18 For this
sale. choice for only Observation-Disclosures. $906
Here are over 100 Bows and Youths' Suits. and
for rapid selling we have pnt Just three prices on
them and forgot their actual value. Just forpet
what we lose and clean them OUT at once. They
are all three-riece and long pants and Won will
surely supply your BOYS for wears to come.
LOT boys IS and Sc Suits, ages FROM 10
to 20. This sale .............. .$207
LOT 2-Rovs SO and 50 Suits, for bows from
IL to 30. This sale ................... .$448
LOT 3-Boys' $40 and $11 Suits, for boys from
~ 70 20. This sale .............. $3.50
81 Duck Coat, this sale Observation-Disclosures. csc
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-02
Old Santa's
Goods Cut
Right in Two

In the purchase Of the Leader stock and
the 4eser stock we secured an enormous
line Of Toys and Dolls. We didn't want
them, but it was take everything or moth.
ing. They are here and we are going to
get rid Of them. We haven't the room to
handle them, and when they are gone we'll
have no more. You can buy two Dolls
here for nickel You can buy q Doll
that viii keen the baby laughing all day
for 5 cents. You can buy Dolls worth so
cents for 19c and Is cents. And 50 on
along the line Of Dolls and Toys-they
are marked at less than we or any other
store could 70 and buy them from the fac.
tory. Come see for yourself.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-02
startling bargains that will bring you here Thursday

The best $1.35 and $3.50
Kid Glove. lin colors," most
any size you can call for,
and the popular shades.
and most important. fully
~-saranteed to give satisfac-
ton. Per pair. SOC
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-02

Fancy Veilings-
26c and soc values.
large assortment Of
patterns to pick from.
M !s,tl ,. .ad' 19c
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-02

We have taken every pair from the Moser stock.
Good Shoes, high priced Shoes, Shoes that you
have paid - much a. IS for. It certainly gives
you grand selection Get here while We have
your size, and pick 1t ............. $l06
AND MORE SHOE BARGAINS
women's So Shoes, small sizes ....... $l40
Women's 81 Shoes. small sizes ........ 75c
Women's Warm House Shoes .......... 43c
Misses So Shoes going at ..............$12 Leo
Children's 81. 80 Shoes, going At .......... csc
Raby Shoes going at ................. $50
Baby xoc1Asins going at ......... &c
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-02

Csc and $50 Stock,
Lace and Turnover
Collars. 20 dozen to
pick from, while they
' e.ss 15c
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-02

12c, 15c and 18c
Embroidery and In
serting, must be 1000
yards, al you want.
. .ss1y. as' "a SC,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-02
UNDERWEA
Way
Down


Women's 81 Combination Suits. . !. +. .4Sc
Women's 75c Vests. ............ 500
Women's 75c Pants. ............... sec
Women's $50 Vests ..y............1 loo
Women's 35c Pants. ...............19 100
Childrens ESQ Vests ........1 5c
Child1en's 25c Pants ..............1 5c
Misses $50 Vests ..................l sc
Misses SOC Pants ............... 100
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-02

l5c, lSc and zoe
Ribbons. all the staple
;s:l :: 1Oc
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-02

Grown Brand Pill
lows. we'll filed and
good ticking. regular
price. $1.W per pair.
o Or :'ls' $1.29
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-02
$l4. IS

buys the Best Tai
lored Suit for Women ever
shown in the West. You
viii find values up to
$10.75. Our New York
buyer, who spends 365 days
in he best market Of the
world. ALWAYS looks out for
bargains for us. These
SHIFTS are some Of the prizes
he captured. and YOU ought
to see the people grab them.
The few that are left will
90 this week, Come today.
Tomorrow NAV be too late.
Yorr choice for S1A AZ.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
BOARDWALK VICTIM
TALKS OF SHOOTING
Roberts, Preparing for European
Trip, Says He Easily Could
Have Killed Assailant.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 22.-'Tf 7 had hat
pistol I could have killed that ma
easily is the remark Charles B Rob
cr1s jr-. the victim Of the Atlantic City
boardwalk myster:, made, according L
Charles r. wilcox. OF tI6 National Sup
ply Company. OF which concern Mr.
ROBERTS Is president Tie man referred
10 was the masked man who ordered
Mr. Roberts and Mrs William S G.
Williams from the rolling chair. and
then shot Roberts through the liver
Mr.. Roberts has not seen the news.
Papers Of the date when he was at the
point OF death, nor has he even heard
the gossip and Wild rumOrs that were
passed from person TO person. and city
10 city until all the country knows thai
h6 was shot MI Wilcox declares that
Mr. Roberts is now nearly WEU. anC
that he will sail soon for EurOpe. x
spend the winter.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
NO CLUES FOUND YET
TO GEORGE RAMSAY
Father and Police Continue Search
for Rear Admiral's Miss
ing Son.

Despite the fact that Admiral Francis
II. Ramsay, retired, has spared no eX-
pense in sndeavO-s 10 locate his son,
George d. Ramsay, mysterioUsly miss
ing since September 3. neither he nor
the police have been able 70 obtain the
slightest trace of Ramsay since he
boarded a Norfolk steamer.
It was thought that young Ramsay,
n he IS alive, would read Of the anX-
iety Of his family here and perhaps
communicate with them in some way.
even If he does not intend to return TO
Washington. In the absence of such
reinsurance, friends Of Ramsay are
daily growing more apprehensive that
he may have fallen overheard by acct
dent or that he committed suicide
The Norfolk police say that there is
no record Of his landing in that cItys
nor does Dwight Anderson, of Wash
ingtOn, perhaps the last acquaintance
TO see him, recall his getting of the
boat when il arrived at Old Point Com
fort or Norfolk.
Ramsay, II is thought, left home on
account Of domestic unhappiness. a sep
aration from his wife having taken
place N June last Mrs. Ramsay has
heard nothing from her husband.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
Surgeon General Wyman
Orders All Russian Immi-
grants Closely Inspected.
WILL SEND EXPERT
TO CARS DOMAIN
Consuls in Foreign Ports Told TO
Hold Russian Emigrants
for Five Days.

Alarmed BY the rapid spread OF chol-
era In Russia, Surgeon General Wynlan.
Of the Public Health and Marine Hos
pitaI Service, has issued explicit in
strUCt1Ons 10 make especial health ex-
aminations OF all Immigrants arriving
IN this country at the various ports.
In addition, General Wyman viii send
20 Russia a cholera expert, who Is to
make a study Of the situation, and not
only advise the home Office regarding
the situation there, but is also 10 take
such steps as are needed 10 prevent tbs
spread OF the disease 10 the United
States
United States consuIs In a number q
European ports from which Russian
emigrants are most likely 70 embark,
have been instructed 10 restrain all Rus
sian emigrants departing for the United
States for I've days The rules provide
not only for holding al Corners I'VE
days. but also for an additional deten-
ton OF fvs days IN case they becoms
liable 20 Infection
Reports % the Public Health Service
show that cholera IS epidemic IN A1az
and HankOW5 China, carrying OF AT II
disease is also prevalent AZ Shanghai
Marking.
The outbreak OF he disease IN the
Philippines is being watched with Zresr
interest Extraordinary measE=es nave
been taken 70 suppress the epidemic AZ
Manila and other cities IN the islandE-
The Washington times., 1908-09-22

the estate. she could draw funds from
IL. She at once wrote out a check for
$s.529 in favor Of her son. William JEFF
erson- He cashed 1t from the funds or
the estate. and turned the money over
TO her.
A few months ago Mr. Black made his
usual audit OF the estates affairs. ana
came across the check In his eXecu-
tors report he wrote this item:
TO William W. Jefferson. as an ad-
vance on his share Of the estate Of 10
seph Jefferson. sr.s and 20 be charged
against that share, by check-S3.529."
william Jefferson protested. He had
by this procedure, lost $3.50 Of his share
OF the estate. merely IN trying 70 &C
commodate his mother he and the
other heirs have cOmbi1ed accordingly
and brought suit 20 determine whether
or not Mrs. Jefferson was entitled TO
the S3.529 which her husband. By all in
dications, intended her to have.
The case will be tr ed at BarnstaDle,
Mass, the Jefferson home Another
feature Of II will be a protest BY the
heirs against Attorney Black receiving
as a fee 4 per cent o. all money that
has come in since his first accounting.
The money that has come IN IS con
siderable
A comfortable income has accrued 20
the estate from hotel In this city, an
apartment house in Chicago and from
valuable lands in Louisiana, and Florida
Besides. Mr. Jenerson's COLLECTION OF
rare and costly paintings was solo Ior
q large figure, bringing IN much more
than he paid for them
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
Wonaan's Idea of What Is La4U
Causes Queer Legal Tangle
Widow of Joseph Jefferson Starts Lawsuit by Steps She
Took to Have Husbands Check CaShed
After His Death.

NEW YORK. Sept. "A conflict be-
tween a woman's idea Of what the law
should be, and the law as II really is,
has evolved a queer complication IN
the affairs Of the late Joseph Jefferson s
estate The tangle viii be undone in
the courts within a few days.
Ms. Jefferson, the famous actors
widow, could not see why there should
have been any objection 70 her cashing
a check-after her husbands death
which he gave her before he died. To
get the money she resorted TO ruse.
Therein developed the trouble.
The widow and Attorney Edward 6.
Black were appointed co-eKecutors OF
the estate. which amounted to some
thing Ike 81, 800, 900, The widow and
seven children were the chief benefei-
aries.
About a year ago-and two years after
Mr. Jefferson's death-Mrs. JefferEou
said 10 the attorney:
My husband gave me a check Tor
s., 529 which I want 20 get cashed-"
Why. that's no good now" the lawyer
told her The law holds that only IN
payment OF a debt is a check good after
81 he signer's death
Mrs. Jefferson thought that was very
unjust, even II II was the law. The
she remembered that, as co-executor OF
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
ACCUSED BY RECORDS,
NOT NE, SAYS HEARST
Haskell Charges Will Not Be
Argued Now, Declares
Editor.

NEW YORK, Sept 2-"The court
records. the complaint Of the former at
torney general Of Ohio. M Monnett:
the affidavit OF the present assistant
attorney general OF Ohio. Mr. Burnett;
the court records Of the State Of Okla
homa, in the Prairie Oil and Gas Com
pany case, accuse M Haskell and not
l."
This statement made by William R.
Hearst TO the press is the only answer
he intends 10 make 10 the request OF
Governor Haskell, of Oklahoma, that
the question Of the latter's dealings
with Standard Oil, recently commented
upon by the editor. be argued before an
impartial committee.
Mr. Haskell continues the state
ment. has had many years in which
to sue Mr.. Monnett, If that gentleman
committed q libel IN naming c N Has
kell as one OF the men who attempted
TO bride him in the Standard OIL case.
Mr. Haskells proposition 10 arbitrate
the matter now shows that he has a
sense of humOr, even If he has not a
sense Of honor.
Il address this communication to you
(the press), as I cannot have the slight
est correspondence or controversy with
man of Mr.. HaskelPs character"
Mr.. Hearst refused to say anything
further about the Heskeu charges He
viii speak Thursday evening in Cooper
Union, and, while he wouldn't say so,
his friends expect him to take another
shot at some well known member Of
one OF the two large parties. After the
State convention OF the Independence
League. Mr. Hearst-will leave for the
West, and viii make speeches for His
gen. He Will likely Join the latetr at
Denver, September p.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
REPUBLICAN FIGHT
IS ON IN WISCONSIN
La Toilette and Stevenson Follow
ers Prepare for Open Battle in
State Convention.

MADISON, Wis. Sept 22-The open
night between the followers OF Senators
La Toilette and Stephenson, for the
control Of the Republican party IN
Wisconsin, began today when the Re-
publican State convention met here
The La Toilette men will insist on
the adoption of a platform embodying
the La Toilette ideas, which the Re
publican national convention rejected.
Stephenson wants the convention mere
" to adopt the national platform, and
q fight Is promised.
AS a weapon against Stephenson, a
movement. fathered by La Toilette
himself. is on foot to introduce a reso-
luton providing for an investigation
Of the recent Senatorial primary.
Stephenson was victorious in that pri-
mary over two La Toilette men. but
the La Toilette hackers charge that he
spent more than half a million dollars.
They want this expenditure Of money
probed.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
United States Attorney Says
100000 Worth of For
eStS Have Been Destroyed.
BACK FROM CRUISE
ALONG THE LAKE
Sees Effects of Carelessness and
Declares Resources Must Be
Conserved More Carefully.

CHICAGO, Sept millions Of dol
lars are lost to this country by de-
vastatng forest fires, especially in
northern Michigan" said United States
District Attorney Edwin Sims, who has
returned from a four weeks vacation
Cruising over 400 miles In Lakes Mich.
igan and Huron, MI Sims saw the
forest fires at close range. At times il
was impossible TO see more than nifty
feet In front OF his launch, owing "a
the dense smoke.
Walter l. Fisher. head Of the Con
servation League OF America, which
was organized at the instigation OF
President Roosevelt 10 preserve the nat
ural resources OF the country, was
greatly impressed by the statements
made by Mr. Sims
1T IS just what we are working for, "
he said, commenting upon Mr.. Sims
suggestion that the State and Govern
ment combine forces in patrolling the
forests.
The Government is doing much u
lessen forest fires by patrOIling the ma
tional preserves. by gathering up the
'slaShlngS' and By establishing fire lines
ana paths There IS no national forest
reserve In Michigan"
Roughly speaking" said Mr. Sims
Il would say that more than 81 ,0O0.0 90
worm Of timber was burned in the dis
tract That ! visited, and this occurs yeas
after year Outside the burned district
the people have no idea Of the damage
and seldom hear OF the fires unless
some hamlet is burned Wanton care.
lessness by the farmers and hunters
IS responsible for most of these fires
though engine parks often cause them
There should be more care used In put
ing out abandoned camp fires
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
KERN WILL VISIT
CAPITAL TOMORROW

II John ". Kern. the candidate q the
Democratic party for TIE Vice PrsE1-
dency, can untangle exp=ditioUsly q few
legal matters in Baltimore tonorrow,
he is expected 70 drop over TO the Cap
ital and take perhaps fieedng glimpse
al the White House. ard then at ,
o clock address the District Democracy.
Mr.. Kern VIII make two speeches IN
Baltimore on Wednesday. and on Thurs
day night he Is scheduled for an sd-
dress al the home o. the late Senator
German IN Howard county. II 10 BE-
tween these Maryland speeches that he
IS expected 10 bestoW upon the District
Democrats a few crumbs Of Indiana
wisdom and oratory.
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
Pays "Knocker" to Kill Love
In the Heart of His Fiancee
Latter Discovering Plot Enters Breach of Promise Suit
After FaitheSS Suitor Is Married to His
Soulmate.

McKEEPSIE POINT, La, Sept. p
Unlike the lover of today or ye ancient
knights OF old, Charles Buckingham. a
young swain OF this place. has engaged
and regularly paid for the services OF
q 'knocker." whose DUTY Is was 10
freely use the hammer concerning him
in the presence Of his betrothed, ac-
cOrding 10 breach OF promise suit
fled by Miss Minnie Winchester.
Acting IN this role. Bert lie Grange.
the "knocker." according to the petit
ton, called regularly upon Miss Win
chester. and on the porch, in the cool
Of the evenings, he sat with the young
woman and when opportunity present
ed itself knocked" her flance in as
artfuI "A manner as he knew. telling no
end OF falsehoods and things calcu-
lated 70 turn the affections OF any
young woman from the man TO whom
he referred
For this rather unique service, II is
alleged. Buckingham paid lie Grange
Il regular monthly salary and received
reports OF progress weekly.
This strange procedure. it is charged.
was devised by the swain for the pur-
pose Of thwarting the breach Of prom
Use suit which he feared would be filed
when he broke the engagement between
himself and Miss Winchester.
Thought He Loved.
At one time. It appears, Buckingham
really believed himself to be head over
heels IN love with the girl and became
engaged to her. Shortly after there
moved to McKeepsis Point. family
from Mississippi in which was a daugh-
ter whose comeIiness and attractive
manners awoke a responsive echo in
the impulsive, though tickle heart Of
Buckingham.
He soon believed they were soul
mates and happiness could not be his
until he won her Finding his advances
The Washington times., 1908-09-22

welcome. he began 10 gradually desert
Miss Winchester. but there was nothing
doing In that line for her. She had her
heart set on him
In his answer 10 the petition Buck
ingham sets forth that the plaintiff ran
after him." was Jealous and fused II
he looked at another girl" all Of which
turned the keen point OF his affections.
II was then he is supposed to have
Conhded in friend with whom he dis
cussed the knocker plan. lie Grange.
who has a gentle and persuasive voice,
and who is popular with the girls, was
looked up.
Paid $40 a Month.
He is alleged 10 have made an agree
ment In which he was 10 knock Buck
ingham regularly when an opportunity
afforded. for the sum Of $40 monthly,
and To make reports OF progress weekly.
In the petition the plaintiff alleges
that she at first refused TO listen to The
allegations made against defendant. and
that she was told he drank. gamblcd.
remained out al nights and various
other things" but, the petitioner de-
Clares. she refused TO listen until she
was led 10 believe the defendant was
untrue 10 her and had ridiculed her In
the presence OF other young women
According TO the petition this seems TO
have been the last straw and she evil
IDENTIFY gave the defendant the cold
shoulder.
Buckingham fed with his affinity and
is now married. The story OF how he
Weaned the affections OF his first chosen
recently leaked out, and the petition,
which asks for 5000 was filed Al
though Miss Winchester herself gave
the final cold shoulder she sets up in
her petition that Buckingham really
broke his promise in 50 far as a1eC-
lions were concerned" that he caused
with the intention OF then and there
violating his promise. all Of which he
did, thereby doing your petitioner great
injury and causing her to be Inundated,
embarrassed and the object Of public
ridlcule."
The Washington times., 1908-09-22
ALL FRANCE LAUDS
WILBUR WRIGHT NOW
American Stays in Air 81
Minutes and Is Seconds
in Test Near Paris.

I-E MANS, Sept. 22.-''The Man OF the
Hour IN France today is Wilbur 6.
Wright, the American aeropIanist. who
last evening. over the military field at
AUvours. broke all aeroplane records
by sailing his machine one hour, thirty
one minutes and twenty-five seconds
and covered nearly sixty-one miles
Today the aviator Is in receipt or mes
sages Of congratulation from all over
Europe and America, but is bearing his
new honors with characteristic modesty-
There was nothing marvellous in the
performance" Wright said - a group
Of enthusiastic admirers. The machine
Is built on the right principles and as
long as It IS properly manned. il has
got to fy. I could have stayed up
another hour. or until the petrol was
exhausted, but It was getting dark and
I thought II best TO come down
Il am glad for my sake that the fight
was such success, but dOubly glad on
Orville's account. Many persons
thought when my brother met his
regrettabl accident last week that
our machines were failures, and that
we had been enabled 10 fly largely
through good luck. Well. 1 think they
ought TO be convinced now that the
aeroplane is all that we have claimed
for It. and that the coming machine
will be a development along the lines
that we have laid down"
Ten thousand persons. who witnessed
the record-breaking flight OF Wright.
among whom was Henry White. the
American ambassador were convinced
OF the business Of the aviatOrs claims.
His success was peculiarly pleasing in
view Of the fact that he had met with
so many obstacles in his experiments
that the French aeronauts were be-
coming skeptiCal or the praCJica bility
Of his machine.