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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-14

st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 13.-The case
OF government against Wood Broth
ers, ct al, charged with using the
mails to defraud, was dismissed by
Judge Page Morris in United States
district court late this afternoon in
order that the proceedings might be
started over again.
The order of dismissal was en-
tered upon nation Of Charles E.
Haupt. UpIed States district attnr-
ney, who filed afidavits in support
Of his intimation that attempts had
been made to tamper with the jury.
The defendants in the case are L.
"A. Wood, G. w. Wood, r. c. Wood,
F. B. Wood, Charles Kelly and Paul
Foss, alleged officers of the Wiscon-
sin Stock & Grain company.
Late this afternoon Judge Morris
issued an order citing Sherman
Smith, prominent politician of Min
neapolis, and jurors e. O. Benedict
of Sabin, Mimi, and Lyman Bachel-
Tor Of Madelia, Mimi, to answer
charges Of contempt of court. The
three were placed under bonds of
5000 each and gave bond shortly
after s o'clock tonight.
District Attorney Haupt, in support
Of the motion to dismiss the case.
fled and presented affidavits of Wr1.
Ketchum. postofiice inspector, Law
renee Richie, a secret service agent,
and George Hammond, of Nelson,
B. G., who was witness in the case,
and warrants for the arrest Of the
men cited for contempt were issued
at once.
After the fling of the motion and
affldavits on the part Of the prosecu-
ton, former Governor Lind, of coun-
sci for defense. said the attorneys
for defendants were Of the opinion
that the case should not proceed.
Judge Morris ordered the clerk to
withdraw" the Juror. the technical
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-14
ALABAMA IS
SAID TO BE
0. X. FOR TAFT.

Columbus, Ohio, Jan. Is. - .'The
republicans Of Alabama have but one
candidate for president and that is
William H. Taft" said Henry B.
Gray, democratic lieutenant governor
OF Alabama, who passed through Co
lunihus today. He said further:
THE south is for Bryan for demo-
cratic nominee and believe he will
be the choice of the convention. If
he is, the republicans have but one
man who can beat him, and that Is
Taft. Taft appears to be popular. not
only throughout the south, but in
other parts of the country ! have Wis
tied. / feel, though | am democrat,
that if he is nominated he will he
surely elected and further, u regard
his nomination as assured. 2
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-14

Boyertown, Pa, Jan. IA catas-
trophe, horrifying in details and
sickening in it's results, tonight,
swept nearly one hundred souls Of
this borough into eternity in almost
the twinkling Of an eye, and injured
nearly three score, many Of them ia
tally.
While the Scottish Reformation
was being produced in the Rhoades
opera house by Mrs. Monroe Of
Washington, tank used in moving
picture scene exploded. Immediately.
there was a wild rush for the exits
Men of mature years endeavored to
still the panic, but their voices could
not be heard above the shrieks and
screams of the terrified women and
children who composed the greater
part of the audience.
The scene cannot be portrayed fit
tingly by the most imaginative. The
bloodcurdling cries for help of those
who were penned within the walls
Of the blazing structure could be
heard above the roaring, seething
flames. It seemed as though nearly
the entire audience made mad rush
for exits the moment the explosion
occurred which completely destroyed,
the Rhoades opera house in this.
place. t :
The opera house was crowded with
members of St. Johns Lutheran Sun
day school, who were attending a
benefit given for that church. While
the show was in progress a gas tank
exploded. The actors endeavored to
quiet the audience but in their anxi-
ETY. to make themselves heard and to
avoid an awful stampede of women
and children, coal oil lamps which
were used at the footlights were ov-
erturned, setting the place on fire.
The flames, fed by the oil, shot al
most to the ceiling and there was a
wild rush of 700 persons to escape
from the burning building. Scores
of women and children were tramp
led upon and several who escaped be-
ing burned to death died after being
dragged from the opera house.
In many cases whole families, it is
said, have been wiped out.
The scene of the explosion is hides
cribable.
Scores of persons who were in the
balcony at the rear jumped from the
windows and sustained fractured
limbs and skulls.
To add to the terrible disaster the
fire apparatus became disabled and
the structure was left entirely to the
mercy of the flames. 1t is almost GER
tain not a vestige of the bodies OF
the unfortunates who were overcome
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-14
SOLVED
Mysterious Box Car Rob-
berries at Minot Lead
TO Arrests

Minot, N. D., Jan. 13.-The Great
Northern boxcar robberies are at last
solved. Two employees named Burns
and Daler were captured this after
noon after a robbery last evening in
which large amount Of merchandise
was stolen. Several hundred dollars
worth OF silks were discovered and
later this evening three hundred
dollars worth of cigars. The robber-
les have been going on for some time
and the detectives have been on the
trail of the offenders.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-14

by smoke and persisted, will ever BET
found.
Assistance was asked from Potts,
town, but before the fire apparatus
from that city reached this place thel
entire center of the structure was al
regular furnace. Had the women!
and children needed the warning OF.
cooler heads In the audience the hor-,
rible loss d. life might have BEEN
avoided.
The flames spread rapidly and COM
municated to other parts of the the
atre. Men, women and children were
trampled in the great rush to gain.
the entrance. Special trains carry
ing nurses and doctors were rushed
to the scene from Reading and Potts.
town..
Every home within radius Of hair
a dozen blocks Of the opera house
was made a temporary hospital.
Boyerstown has q population Of
sbouts 2, 500 and is located about mid
way between Pottstown and Reading.
The fire is not yet under control,
but Il is not thought that It will be
Communicated to other property a.
the opera house Is on plot of
ground by itself.
| Hundreds of persons surrounded
the burning structure, aHlare..tlv nm
conscious of the impenaidg danger
from fassag walls. Many parents
/ who mad children in the house are
| pacing to and Fro almost maddened
by the awful sight.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-14

enthusiastic. In Essen 10000 people
paraded the streets singing the Mar
seillaise and Sons of Freedom.
In Cologne the police dispersed vari-
Gus professions by barring the streets.
Frankfort was the scene of street
fight between the police and manifest
ants in which a number of persons
were injured.
At today's session of the Prussian
landtag, Minister of the Interior Won
Moltke declared that suffragists alone
will be responsible for the consequent
ces in case of further demonstrations.
He added that the government has
decided to repress by every means in
its power any attempt to disturb the
peace.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-14
DI ||||||.'| Il
Train Wrecked
at Ross...None Seri.
Ously Hurt

Minot, N. D., Jan. 1s.-No. 3, west;
bound Great Northern train, was
thrown into a ditch at Ross this
morning and the passengers were
saved only by a miracle. A broken
rail threw six cars. engine and ten.
der into the ditch. The passengers
were bruised but DO one was killel
or seriously injured. The wreck oc-
Cured oh a curve one mile east OF
Ross.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-14

San Francisco, Cal.,. Jan. 10 Super
Tor Judge Frank H. Dunno, this morn
ing refused to admit to bail former
Mayor Eugene b schmitz, whose CON
viction upon charge Of extortion
was reversed last Wednesday by the
appellate court, which declared he
was illegally convicted
Pending the coming down Of the
remittitur from the higher court,
whose decision does not become final
until after the expiration Of thirty
days, Judge Dunno held that the posi-
ton Of schmitz was the same as at
the time judgment was passed and
the lower court until then Is not To
(Continssd on Fage g.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-14
Goal ROADS
Want MORE
TINE TO Sell
PROPERTIES

Washington, D. G.. Jan. 1.-THE
coal carrying railroads which are re-
quired under act Of congress to dis
pose Of their coal properties by May
1. next, have submitted to the attor-
ney general a proposition looking to a
postponement Of the date Of enforce
ment Of the law on account Of the re-
cent financial disturbance. The pro-
position was submitted through R. w.
DeForest Of New York, general coun-
sci for these railroads. The roads rep
resent that owing, to the financial sit
uation, IL they. carry out the law, it
Will result in sacrificing their property
at prices greatly below their actual
value.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-14
A Land CASE
DECIDED AFTER
TWENTY YEARS

Washington, D. c., Jan. 13-That an
employee of the general land office can
not acquire public lands under the
existing laws was held today by the
supreme court of the United States in
the case of VIM. A. Prosser VS.. George
L. Finn. The case has been pending
in the courts and interior department
for twenty years.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-14
J National Treasurer

Lawrenceburg, Ind, Jan. l3-Wil-
liam O. OBrien, until recently chair
man of the Indiana democratic COM
mittee. has accepted the appointment
as treasurer Of the democratic nation
al committee.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-01-14
4. 2 49, ~ !. 7 'ii-,J
Ann Arhor WithdraNss

Am Arbor, Mich, Jan. 10 The
board Of control of athletics tonight
decided to Withdraw the University Of
Michigan at once from the Western
Conference.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25

the campaign in clear convincing
manner he has that happy faculty
of interspersing his remarks with
clever witicisms which keep the
listeners thoroughly entertained
from the beginning to the end of
his address. Mr.. Hamer Is well
known throughout the state as In
every campaign for a number Of
wears he has campaigned in behalf
of the ticket. His record as cor
mel of the Idaho Volunteers has
also brought him very close to the
people of the state.
The delegates who will attend
The County Convention here next
Saturday should arrange to remain
over for Mr.. Hamer's address as he
will not be heard again in Bear
Lake county during this campaign.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25
COUNTY CONVENTION
Will BE WARM SCRAP
Many Candidates for Different Offices
and Convention will Have to Make
Choice--Opens at 10 O'clock.

Tue Republican County Con-
ventlon which will be called to
order tomorrow in Strong's hall al
10 o'clock promises to afford some
warm contests for county office.
Numerous candidates have spent
the week canvassing the delegates
elected at Mondays primaries and
presenting their claims.
The offices of sheriff and assessor
promise to make the warmest con-
tests. Russell Shepherd of Paris
and Thos. Douglas of Montpelier
are both talked of for the Office of
assessor and as far as can belearned
from the delegates there. is a
disposition on the part Of Mont
pelier to bend her energies toward
the landing of the assessors Office.
For sheriff there are two prlnci-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25
STAR VALLEY, MAN BARELY ESCAPES
FROM BEING CRUSHED BENEATH ENGINE
N. ]. Christopherson was Loading Fruit at Depot
when Switch Engine Struck Wagon,
Crushing it. and 1njuring
Horses and Self.

wagon on the main track 10 load 1t.
He was afraid of the procedure and
insisted on carrying the fruit and
leaving the wagon stand some
distance from the track. The train
authorities told him, however, that
there would be no train along for
several hours and he commenced
loading. Mr.. Christopherson was
in the wagon placing the boxes and
his son was assing them up to
him. They had put ON but few
boxes when a switch engine struck
the n, dragging horses, wagon and
Ill for distance of fully twenty
five Yards before they were dumped
off by the track. The wagon was
completely splintered and the
horses we're bruised and scratched.
How Mr.. Chiistopherson5 escaped
so fortunately is a mystery to his
friends.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25
SENATOR HEPBURN MAKES
STIRRING ADDRESS HERE
Opens Campaign in Bear Lake County
and Gives Complete and Exhaustive
Discussion of National Issues

people does it mean? Shall what
people rule? The minority? No;
they must not rule. Shall he rul,
as the people? No. The people
have rejected him time and time
again.
/ agree with him that the people
shall rule. But it is the majority
of the people as | have said, and
not the minority. And SO we ans
wer his catchy phrase in that way.
Yes, the, people shall rule by an
expression of the will of the
majority. We bad about two
millions majority IN the last
presidential election. Now that
majority is ruling the country to-
day, and the question is: Is its rule
satisfactory?
In 1892 the democratic party
was elected to power IN all three
of the coordinate branches of this
country, and they had it in their
power for the first time since 1876
to enact whatever laws they chose.
And the very first thing they did
they did not wait for the regula
session of Congress-but called al
extraordinary session of Congress
TO meet upon the II of August
after the Inauguration of Preslden
Cleyeland, for the purpose Of re.
peahng the tariff law, known as The
Mckinley law. Now, they clam
ed during the campaign that they
were not going TO make such change'
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25
COL. HAMER Will SPEAK
HERE SATURDAY NIGHT
Gifted Orator, Who is Republican Nom
inee for Congress, will Discuss Po-
itical Issues in Montpelier.

The people of Montpelier will
have the opportunity to morrow
night of listening to one of the
most gifted orators in the state of
Idaho when Col. Thomas r. IIamer
of st. Anthony will deliver an ad.
dress at Strong's hall.
Mr.. Hamer is the republican
nominee for Congress having won
out at the recent Republican State
Convention over Burton L. French.
Hewill campaign the entire state,
az he has done in the past, and is
regarded as one of the ablest speak
srs who will be in the field.
Mr.. Hamer's strong point Is III
his ability to entertain his listeners.
Beside being strong and logical
speaker and presenting the issues Of
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25

eiyteen to Six cents pound in
Idaho, and when l was with you
In 1896, talking to little handful
of you, the thousands of those sheep
were not worth owning saw
lo,G0o of them driven out of the
country because there was no pasture
for them for nobody would allow
them TO eat the grass--in other
words, they were not worth their
feed. All along this line of rali-
roUd there was stacked up millions
of pounds of wool for which there
was no market, because the freight
on it was so much-the freight was
worth as much as the wool. Now,
we saw a condition that effected
the prosperity of Idaho in that day,
and 1t was brought about by the
turning of hand.
It represented in that year wool
crop Of l5,ooo,Ooo pounds; the
wool crop Is now $4,000, 900. Il
represented from three and half
to four and a quarter a head re.
duced to nothing at all, and we
lost three million OH the value OF
the sheep, and we lost all of it on
the value of the wool. And yol
have no substitute for it.
We told you in 1906, when yol
claimed you were poor; when Yo.
admitted it, the republican part,
said TO you, ''Let us assist you
the trouble is that yon have stepped
dawn off of the high plane o
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25
BORAH SPEAKS
IN MONTPELIER

Paris, Sept. 24-The opening
meeting of the campaign was well
attended here last night when
Senator Borah, Thos. r. Hamer
and G. A. Hastings addressed the
audience and the enthusiasm with
which they wele received speaks
we'll for the sentiment here in
favor of republican principles.
The speaking was held IN the
meeting house which was filled to
its capacity. The Paris brass band
gave several selections which were
well appreciated. Senator VIM.
Rich presided over the meeting and
first introduced Treasurer Hastings,
who made a few remarks. outlining
the record of his Office, and ex-
planning the meaningless attack of
the Boise Statesman upon him.
Thos. r. Hamer was the next
speaker, and for three quarters OF
an hour he held the interest of hi
audience. His address wss strong,
forccful and entertaining. He spoke
principally on national issues anG
closed with.a few telling remarkl
/
Continued on last page
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25

N. J. Chflstopherson, of Alton
had narrow escape Monday while
loading car of fruit he had come
here to freight into Star Valley.
lie waI, struck by switch engine,
his W. gon completely demolished,
his horses scratched and bruised
but managed to escape himself with
only broken rib and a few
scr1 tches.
The claim agent of the Oregon
ST ort Line arrived on the scene
y ,on after the accident and 1t II
! eporte that a satisfactory settle
ment was made.
Acc ording to the stories of wit
nesses who saw the accident it il
nothing short of miracle that Mr.
ChristopheFson escaped with. nl
life. He had telephoned ahead aha
he would be late arrlvi'Gg in tOEl
and the, frnif was left for hiT
where he would have 10 stand til
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25
BORAH SPEAKS TO
PARIS CROWD,

United States Senator William E.
Borah appeared unexpectedly in
Montpelier Tuesday evening. A
meeting was arranged at once and
by eight O'Clock good sized crowd
had been gathered to hear him at
Stfong's Hall.
The senator spoke principally
upon the national issues of the
campaign, presenting his arguments
in 9 strong and forceful manner.
Those who listened to his address
pronbunce it one of the best discuss.
iona they have heard. In his
uhaal Impressive and entertaining
manher he held his audience and
entertained az well as informed
thbm.
Wednesday forenoon Senator
Borah was taken TO the phosphate
mines OF the San Francisco Chenl
cal Company. The contention al
toswhether these deposits are placer
or lode has attracted his interes
and he wanted no look at the for
nation for himself. The senate
wasf greatly. impressed with til
large amount of work that has beer
done on these mines, and was sur
priaed to find such large industr,
here.
From Montpelier Senator Boral
went to Paris where he addressed
large crowd "Wednesday night
He is feeling at his best and hi
long campaign has not tired hin
seriously His voice is feeling tn
effects of SO much speaking, but h
ism good spirits and good healt
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25

republican principles into the mud
of dependency" You said, 1--WE
won't do tive are going right
thru this free silver dependency"
You would not take the counsel of
that old party who had learned in
its many years of experience how to
manage it. The party who took
you from destruction and lifted you
to the plane of prosperity. So
that you had to have prosperity.
Even then you shook your head in
stubborn rebuke. "This don't
come by reason of the republican
party" you said, shaking your
head. Still four years later by
wiping the scales from your eyes
you realized it. You turned in
and you gave the republican party
majority of 20, 900 votes. Now,
the question ls, 'Are you going
to alta there, or are you going to
go back to this former condition?
! This Is the question we come to
you to consider. care you going
to stay where you are, or are you
going to experiment?
They talk about the panic of last
fall--the republican party took 1t
by the neck and wrung it until 1t
squeeled. Republican parties are
of mighty short duration. You
have just as good markets as yon
ever had. saw as ] came along
signs, "Wanted-2oo men, Want.
fCo1t;n1ad Am xao oa txuoA
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25

Saturday, Sept. 10th the fltering
beds of the Montpelier city water
works were completed and the
water turned through them. To
say tho work was a success is to
put it. mildly. This is another
important part of the city water
works, the work which has been
delayed SO 10 g.
The matter has at last been at
tended TO under the direction OF
Mr.. Fletcher, snperintendant Of
thes system, and nov che people
Of the afty scan boast@of as pur'
wat4r aS can Le. found anywhere
Whea it's considered that Mont
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25

and stated that the campaigning
this year is a pleasure to him.
While in his addresses the senator
confined himself closely to national
issues he spoke in complimentary
terms regarding Senator Hepburn
and urged his reelection. He also
spoke in high terms of the republi-
can state ticket and urged further
the great necessity of electing a
republican congress.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25
FILTER BEDS FOR CITY WATER
y. ARE COMPLETED AND NOW IN use
Montpeliers Water System IS now Peer Of any.
Pure Mountain Stream IS
Thoroughly Filtered.

pelier creek is fed entirely by
springs excepting in cases Of storms
and spring freshets. 1t is seen that
the water will be of the best ever,
as now no disturbance of the water
above the source can affect the
water in the main in the least
particular.
Now that the citizens of Mont
pelier are guaranteed the purest of
water, let them stand together and
spread the Iaterals until every home
in the city can boast of tins grea,
blessing, and the Lest Of it all fl
that the system belongs to the
peo pie.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-09-25

pal candidates from Paris, John
Grilnmett aud Arthur Bulge, and
Thos. Sparks of Dngle. Mont
pelier seems to be of the disposition
TO allow Paris to name her candi-
date for sheriff if she supports
the Montpelier man for assessor.
Thos. Sparks, however, has a
strong following and 1t ia pre-
dicted that his strength may pre-.
vent such an arrangement being
made.
This district has two active cand-
idates for commissioner in the
persons of Gus Spongberg and
Duncan McLennan. Each of the
other districts also have a number
of candidates for commissioner.
The delegates elected in the
Ho.t:~uaL -. last woc~o