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The Washington times., 1908-01-22

NEW YORK. Jan. 22.-Frederick
Townsend Martin set n new mark for
society bachelors yesterday afternoon
when ne starred Mrs. George Jay Gould
in Mrs Van Vechtens Divorce Dance,
a play in enc act, at the Plaza Hotel.
such an outpouring Of real society
New York has never seen before at 9n
afternoon reception. The Four Hundred
was easily swelled into six Hundred.
and the capacity of the big ballroom OF
the Plaza was taxed 80 the utmost.
From O clock until nearly con-
tfnual stream Of carriages and auto
mobiles drove to the big hotel The
main entrance, on Fifty-ninth street,
with its outriders Of mounted police,
its inner guard OF patrOlmen and foot
men in the hotel livery. resembled one
of the big opera houses OF opening
night.
At the entrance TO the grand ball
room on the second floor the guests
were received by Mr.. Martin, who came
from England q month earlier than
usual this winter TO prepare for the
play, which Mrs. Gould and he planned
last summer in Europe.
Every Stage Detail Complete.
The big white and gold room had been
fitted with a miniature stage, complete
in every detail. even TO proscenium cur
tains and electric footlghts. The cir
Gle of boxes in the gallery and every
chair on the ballroom floor were hlled
long before the curtain hour Nearly
every family Of the social elect OF the
city was represented. \ hundred who
came late did not grumble at having 10
stand through the performance.
At 3 o'clock the curtains of the mtnia-
ture stage were pulled aside by George
jay Gould, jr-, and Arthur Hamilton
dressed as pages in rich colonial cos
tune. Mrs. Francis L. Pruyn, OF Al
/ bany. VINO was to have made proies-
sionaI debut this winter with Mrs. Cara
Ploodgood. in Truth" and who took
the part OF Mrs Van Vechten's maid,
prepared the stage for the coming OF
/ her mistress.
Mrs. Gould's entrance called tor con-
Itiuued applause. especially from old
| friends who remembered her acting
when she was Miss Edith kingdom. She
was gowned for the divorce case" in a
/ pearl gray satin creation, which was
heavily trimmed in pearls,
Martins Note APplauded.
The theme OF the pIay-which was by
Edward Van ZIe, and selected from
ninteen manuscripts written for Mr.
Nartin-was not unfamiliar TO society.
Each sally about Sioux Falls. every d.
vorce epigram, brought ripple Of ap-
| plause-
Early in the aet the maid brought IN
| a note.
/ From Freddy Martin exclaimed Mrs.
Gould. after opening It. Il wonder what
I he wants now?''
The audience laughed at every line
/ of the note. be had written, It seemed,
/ to thank Mrs Van Nechten for coming
/ to his tea. He declared that could
simply not 90 TO sleep until he had
thanked her. He assured me that
though he had passed from "the care
The Washington times., 1908-01-22
ARIsTOCRATIc BUTTERMAKFR.

Lady Helen Grimston, the eldest
daughter OF Lord and Lady Verulam
Of the English peerage, has Just secured
her certificate as an expert butter max
er from the Essex county ciuncil. She
went through the three weeks course
IN the work OF cooling and separating
milk, ChUTninK. making butter and
managing a dairy at the county dairy
school at Chelmsford. and proposes to
take over the superintendent Of a large
dairy at GOrnambury
The Washington times., 1908-01-22
HUGHES IN RACE
FOR PRESIDENCY,
ANNOUNCES VIEWS
Tells Republican Club
Chairman the Party
Must Decide.
Says He IS Deeply Sen
SibIe of Honor of
the Position.

ALBANY, N Y, Jan. 22.-Governor
Hughes put himself squarely on record
last night as willing 10 accept the Re
publican nomination for the Presidency.
His plans were made known in letter
20 James Lehmaier, chairman of the
Republican Glib committee. appointed
10 work for Hughes delegates. He de-
Clared frankly his recognition OF the
great honor which the nomination
would confer" IS well as the obligation
CT service which it would impose. q"
1.-The matter is one for the party to
decide" said the governor, and what
ever its decision shah be content"
Quite as open and dignihed is the
governors statement as TO the efforts
row under way to make him the party
candidate He reiterates his decIara-
ton that he viii not attempt 10 infiu-
ence the selection or vote of any dele
gate and adds a distinct and vigorous
disclaimer Of interest or part in any
fractional movement within the party.
Sensitive of Honor.
Il am deeply sensible of the honor
conferred upon me by my fellow-mem-
bers OF the Republican Club IN the pas
sage Of the resolution to which you
refer. and it will give me pleasure TO
accept the invitation says the gov
eTnOr- In accepting It, II is proper for
me TO restate my position. 1t is my
desire that the sentiment OF the party
shah have the freest expression, and
that such action will be taken as Will
be for the best interests.
I do not seek Office nor shall at
tempt to influence the selection or vote
OF any delegate. The State administra-
Iion must continue TO be impartial and
must not be tributary to any candidacy.
II have no interest in any factional
controversy, and desire. above all things
that there shall be elaboration, honest
expression Of the party viii, and har-
mony Of effort
Party Must Decide.
Il cannot fail to recognize the great
honor which the nomination would con-
fer or the obligation Of service which
Il would impose. Nor should I care TO
be thought lacking in appreciation of
the confidence and esteem which prompt
the efforts OF those who sincerely de-
sire TO bring Il about. The matter IS
one for the party to decide and what
ever its decision 1 shall be content.
Il shall he glad to meet with the
members of the club and make such
further statement as may be appro-
pirate. In view of the engagement al
ready made L do not see how il will be
possible TO hold such a meeting before
January 81 and If that date suits your
convenience arrangements for the meet
ings may be made accordingly
The Washington times., 1908-01-22
Bourne Still Hopeful
Of Roosevelt Election

Senator Jonathan Bourne of Oregon,
the original second elective term man,
who has been declaring for months that
President Roosevelt would be COM
PEELED TO run in spite OF himself, as
serted at the White House today that
the Hughes announcement would result
sn the Presidents election.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
Funeral of Ambrose Kane

The funeral of Ambrose Kane, who
died at the hospital Tuesday morning,
swas held from the home of the par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Kane ON
Pleasant avenue this afternoon at 8
o'clock. Rev. Jos. Raith, Of the Cath
Ole church ofiiciated. The remains
were inferred in the Catholic cemetery.
The death of this young nan is OK
ceehngly sad. A short time ago he
accompanied an automobile party to
tBottineau and was caught out in a
rain which lasted for several days. He
contracted q severe cold which res1lt-
ed in pneumonia, causing his death.
It was not realized by tire rsfates
until an hour before his denise lat
the young man was really il a very
serious condition. The desease leaves
his father and mother, Losis N. cad
Chas. ]. Kane OF this city, Miss Dss-
sic N. Kane, a teacher in Ne Mhet
schools and Miss Grace 8. Kane, WHO
is Assistant principal Of The sshooss at
Scranton, Iowa. The Indepslaen3 sx-
tends its deepest sympathy TO the be-
reaved ones.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
Billie Carroll Out
For the Senate
Means Three Handed Fight---Wil Oppose Walin and
Lee, the Latter Bitter Polite al Enemy


There are more complications in
the politics of the Northwest this
year than were ever dreamed Of be-
fore. Probably the primary election
is the cause Of this condition OF af-
fairs. The fight for the Senate from
the goth legislative district has taken
a new phase, from the fact that w.
J. Carroll, former sheriff Of Ward
county and all-around politicitn, has
come out for the nomination for this
office on the Republican ticket. The
other candidates are John Wallin and
John Lee.
This will be fight worth while and
no one can foretell the results The
Independent believes that eventually
John Wallin will be elected, and while
he is our choice, yet We must admit
that the race will be hard fought
one from all points. Carroll IS an
cid political war horse in Ward ccun
ty and 'he is worker from the first
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07

waters. Billy" knows how to patch
up troubles whenever he finds them.
On the other hand, John Lee has
very large acquaintanship in The dis.
nict, and will be able to place his
ha1ls on mary workers wien he
l!r2 comes.
John Wallin is one of the old timers
here, a man strictly honest and man
who does not know VIII Il the word
Il aft really means He will more
than likely make nun5e" CT school
house campaigns and tell the voters
al ABOUT it. Even rev NJ" Wallin is
working on a speech wticn ne Will
5eilver over his district The indie
pendent hopes that this Ga, will be
on its merits.
Lee and Carroll have for some time
teen very bitter political gu M: es. and
mis- three handed fight Will mora than
Likely divide the vote OF these two
men, letting Wallin win.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07

OF the little woman hung from
clothes line, which had been tied
about two by four. Mrs. Hess had
crawled up onto a chair, and placing
box ON the chair, kicked the box
over against the MaHger, and she
literally choked to DEATH The neese
had been tied before the woman plac-
ed the rope about the jeist and had
she desired she could easily have Slip
ped her head from the moose.
Mr.. Hess was so shocked at his dis
covery that he did not cut the body
down. Neighbours were notified and
Judge Murray and others were sent
for Immediately. The body was taken
to McJannett's morgue where it was
prepared for shipment, to the old
home of the deceased in Iowa.
A coroner's inquest was held Tues
day morning and the jury found
that the young woman had met death
at her own hands, during a fit Of insan-
ity.
Mrs. Hess was about "a years of
age and had lived in Minot for the
past two years. She was neice Of
John and Peter Ehr and was eonsid-
cred a splendid young woman. She
was always in good spirits and there
is absolutely no question but that she
committed the terrible deed when she
was not in her right mind
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
Shot Off Tailor's Toes.

The owner Of the quick lunch
room at White Earth wanted to
play that he was q bad Iniun
and didn't know how. The
White Earth tailor was in his
place Of business one evening
last week, and the proprietor
thought it would be smart to
make him dance. So he pulled a
gun aud commanded the tailor
to do a few iigging stunts, To
make things lively, he shot at
the tailor's toes and one bullet
took Of a toe. The proprietor
of the lunch room became alarm
ed, closed up his place and took
to the tall timber.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
Crazed BY Death of Her Child
Mrs. Hess Hangs Herself in Barn
Young Married Woman Goes Insane Suddenly and Com-
mits Suicide at Her Home on South Hil---Husband
Returning from Work Finds Body in Barn

Mrs: Petef Hess, a young woman,
living with her husband on the south
Till, in temporary fit of insanity
committed suicide Tuesday evening,
by hanging herseM in the barn at the
home. The cause Of her insanity no
doubt was the sudden death of her
three weeks old baby girl, the little
one having died from commissions.
The tragedy was one of the saddest
known in this city in years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hess had been on the
best OF terms and after the birth of
the baby the young wife expressed
herself being serenely happy The
husband was employed all day Tues
day on house on the north side, so
did not come home to dinner. In the
evening, when he arrived home, sup
per was not ready and he thought this
strange, for his wife had been very
prompt in this. He went into the
little bedroom, pulled back the bed
clothes, and there lay the little babe,
dead. A nipple was in the little ones
mouth and the body was still warm,
showing that death had occurred but
a short time before. Mr. Hess was
shocked beyond description and start
ed to look for his wife, thinking that
she had perhaps gone to the neighbors.
The thought struck him to look in the
barn, and there sight met his eyes
that he will never forget. The body
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07

Isaac Williams received word from
Athens, O., that his mother was not
expected to live. The lady spent
three months last summer with Mr..
Williams.
The colt Hamilton, will appear at
the Lyceum the week of May IL.
This colt is said to be WONDERFUL
animal and can do some great stunts.
This will be one OF the best drawing
cards of the season.
Ben WHITEHEAD, the versatile editor
of the Wiliston State, is candldate
fer nomination for Secretary OF STATE
on the Democratic ticket, Ben was
hobnobbing with his Democratic
friends in Minot Friday and he seems
to be getting a large support. Ihere
isn't a better fellow in existence than
Ben Whithead, ,and he has ample aD-
ility to fill this important office, II
elected. Of course being a Democrat,
he can't expect any support from the
Republican newspapers, but they
won't do any knocking, you can pc
sure OF that.
NJ. N. Johnson, candidate for the e.
S. senate, spoke at Bowbells Friday
night. He was to have spoken at
Kennnare the night before, but for
some reason the people didn't turn
out to hear him. The most that were
in the building at one time were
eleven, so the meeting was declared
OF.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. E. o. Anderson Of the south prai.
rie last week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
McJannet Store Will Continue.

NlCJ0uASt Ol0Tc VIII VOutlnuC.
The furniture and xndsrtak-
ing business OF John McJannet
who died last week, will be con-
tinued. The business will be I'M
der the management Of a broth
erin law Of the deceased, Chas.
Weagant, who, has looked after
the details OF the business for
the past year or two, for the
most part.
On his death bed, Mr.. Mcdaniel
presented ths undertaking bust
ness to Mr.. Weasalt and asked
him to continue ths same and
| this will he continued in the
same efficient manner in the fu-
ture that has characterized it in
the past. Mr.. Weassat himself
is aslicensed embalmer and one
Of the most prominent Under
takers in the state. The under
taking business and the furni-
ture business will be conducted
together as before.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
Couldn't Keep Wolf from Door.

d,
Aug, Zethrin, proprietor OF
the Unique Cash Grocery store,
vert out to his claim southwest
of Minot Saturday to spend
Sunday with his better half.
Sunday afternoon a den OF
wolves was discovered within
three rods Of Augustus shack
and five little wolves captured.
What night the old mother wolf
howled around the shack all
night long, coming right up to
the door.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
B0WbeIls Woman Insane.

Mrs. Sadie Clark, a young
married woman from near Bow
bells, was brot to this city Mon
day by Deputy Steinhover, in a
pitiful condition, her mind being
unbalanced. She was adjudged
insane and was taken to the
asylum at Jamestown Tuesday.
The poor waman vas accompa-
MED to Minot by her mother. 1t
is hoped that in time her reason
will be restored.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07

d. +. Kiddsr, He bis tat jolly gen
eral feld manager fsr the Sherman
Nursery CO. il back n NRot With 4
force Oh asn, isskinS after business
in this part - ~ ststs. The eher-
man Nursery CO. il . frst class con
Germ and Always Treats We people
first class. Mr.. Kinder reports an ex.
celeat bu1iaess last year and Is look
ing forward to Just as good or better
the present season.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07
Mrs. Hugh AcJanlst attended the

Mrs. Hugh AcJaaast attended the
funeral.
Pursuant to tho wishes of the dscsas-
ed, James Maxwell, President of the
Board Of Enbalmiag examiners Of the
state, and w. N. Chandler President
Of the North Dakota U nd srdakers Asso-
citation, vera present at the funeral. 1t
will be remembered that Mr.. NcJannet
was elected Vice President Of the
Undertaksrs' Association last January.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07

McJannett's Funeral Sermon Sunday.
At ,he Presbytsrian. church as<t
Sunday morning, Rev. !. ?. Dawrsase
wiz preach the funeral sermon fer the
late John NJ. McJannett whs Ned re-
Gently and whose body was - at
rest at Rose Eth cemetery last. SEN
day afternoon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07

To all Voters of the 29th Legislative
District OF Ward county, N. D.
In view Of the fast that there are
two candidates in this immediate vi
cinity for the ol6se Of representative
OF this district. Ard moving Mr.. E.
D. Skinner Of tAis place is enimently
fitted for the Office, and is at this
time more entitled to such Office, and
should We both remain in the field, 1t
would possibly nsaa defeat for both
| herewith withdsaw &sa the field as
a candidate fer representative OF said
district. Ttan6ax my friends one
and all, for the support given mo.
Dated this let day Of May, 1908, at
Sawyer, N. ,.
Noel D. Wsity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-05-07

Stamp pictures, Is ceats . dozen .
the Optic Photograph gallery. IS
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-30
FAIR TRIAL AT AUSTIN.
Hamilton Will Resist Change
of Venue Action.

Austin, Oct. 29.-District Attorney
Hamilton Of this county. who will have
the prosecution of Henry Clay Pierce
when the case comes up for trial Nov.
8, says that Pierce can get fair trial
here and he will strenuously resist
any efofrts made to get a change OF
venue. 1t is expected a number OF
former state officials and others will
be called on to testify.
The Fiskville school trustee case
came up before Justice Moore, but
was continued to Nov. l6, on applica'
ton OF the state, on account OF the
absence of the governor and State Su'
perintendent Cousins This Is the
case wherein Charles d, Morris. one
of the Fiskville school trustees. is
charged with violating the state text
book law Attorney Faulk for defense
told the court that the charge had
been sought in order 70 bring in the
court tie proceedings of the textbook
board.
The attorney generals department
rules that a member of an executive
committee. whether state. county OF
city, OF any political party, is not pro
hibited from acting as election judge
or other election officers. under the
Terrell election law. at the coming
election
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-30
In Memory OF sternburs.

Washington, Oct. ga beautiful
memorial service, attended by bril-.
liant assemblage of Representatives
Of all branches Of official life at
Washington was held Thursday in
memory of the late Freiher Speck Won
Sternburg, German ambassador TO
the United States. who died at Heidel-
berg Aug. %. President and Mrs.
Roosevelt. members of his cabinet,
diplomatic representatives, of all ma.
tions, members of the supreme court
of the United States high officials Of
the government and Officers army
navy and marine corps, many of whom
were accompanied by their wives,
were present.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-30
Cows Interfere With Parade.

New York. Oct 29-Five COWS on
their way to their homes in Brooklyn
came near breaking up the Repnbli.
can parade on the way 10 the Taft
meeting at Madison Square Garden
Wednesday night. The cows were be.
ing driven along Fifty-sepenth street
and at the corner of Sixth avenue
came in contact with the parade NOV
ing toward the garden. The bands
the yelling and the red fire caused
CONSERVATION among the cows and
with their heads on they charged the
marching Republicans. The marchers
scattered in every direction and it was
not until the police and the man that
owned the. cows rounded up the
frightened animals that the parade
continued No one was injured.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-30
COMMITTEEMAN RESIGNS,
In Doing So Merrill Scores the lnde-
pendence Party.

pendenCe Fdrty.
Kansas City. Oct 29-J. l.. Woods
Merrill of Kansas City, national com.
mitleeman for the Missouri InGepend.
enc6 party. has resigned his position.
In g letter forwarded William Ran
dolph Hearst. national chairman. Mer'
rill says in part:
This will notify you that | with
drawa all relations or connections as
national committeeman for Missouri
with the executive board of the In
dependence party, not wishing to have
my name connected with any party or
persons who purchase or otherwise
obtain correspondence stolen by 9th
er persons for publication to the de-ri'
ment or downfall of other persons, for
the upbuilding of yourself or the In.
dependence party. Also do not Wish
my name connected with a party
whose affiliations are so closely iden
titled iwth other parties and whose
only aim is to help defeat Bryan: In
my belief the Independence party re-
ceives campaign money from Republi'
can Sources"
Mr.. Merrill asserts Bryan and the
Standard Oil company have been the
party's only campaign issues
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-30
FINANCED BY CgIJ!M|TTEE C;IJ!M
Taft.Chanler Leag,A Backed by
~ the Reputs9 Atps,
SO INTIMAfES MR.. MACK.
He is Also Of the Opinion That the
Presence Of Former Senator Hill at
Bryan Meeting In Albany viii Have
2 Beneficial Result ---

New York, Oct. Democratic Ma.
tional Chairman Mack declares his
belief that an investigation Of the Taft
and Chanler Business Mems league,
which is seeking to secure the election
Of Taft for president and Chanler for
governor, would show it is being Il.
nanced by the Republican national
committee. The league, said Mr..
Mack, is circulating some ballots
showing how to split the ticket and
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-30

extensively advertising in the local
press advising the election of Taft
and Chanler. None of the regular
Democratic organizations, asserted Mr.
Mack, are behind this movement
whose promoters have carefully avoid
ed their identity in the campaign.
The national chairman declared the
appearance of former Governor Hill
with Bryan at the meeting in Albany
will undoubtedly have a good effect
In bringing old-line Democrats into the
ranks again.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-30
Hatfield Case a Puzzle.

San Jose. Cal, Oct 29.-The case
OF William Hatfield is a puzzle After
three days of unremitting investiga
tion, during this time he has be
viewed by scores of people who kn
James c. Durham more or less Il
mately, il is generally believed
prisoner is not Dunham While II
field is frank in many of his repl'
to inte rrogatories the sheriff and {
trict attorney believe he Is anxious
evade answering some questions
lating to his past life He has, how.
ever. claimed his mother is living with
his uncle, Thomas Hatfield, near Knox
vile, Tenn. and steps to cerify this
statement will Immediately be taken
McAfee. the Texas officer who ar
rested Hatfield steadfastly maintains
that the man is Durham.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-30
No True Bill Returned.

Dallas, Oct. 29-The grand jury re-
turned no true bill against Paul
George who shot and killed Charles
Davis. another negro. George claim
ed Davis outraged his two little daugh'
ters. also attempted to kill him when
he sought his arrest
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-30
Paws Its LAKES.

Austin. Oct 9-SouthwesterR Tele.
graph and Telephone company paid
s12.445 taxes on sS29.726 gross re-
ceipts for quarter ending Sept. 30. Tax
is / l2 per cent.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-30
Hawley Awarded Damages.

Sherman, Tex. Oct 29.-ln the Fif.
ty-ninth district court n. j. Hawley.
brakeman. was awarded damages in
the sum of alleged s14.5SS against the
Katy railway for personal damages.