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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18
STOVES AT COST
To reduce our large stock
of Stoves we will sell any
Heater In stock at Cost.
Our heaters are the best
that money can buy and are
guaranteed in every res
pect.
Little Falls Hardware Go.

the evenings AMUSEMENT Lunch was
served at midnight and all left at an
early hour.
Our new millinery shop and dress
making parlors are under construction
ana Will soon be completed.
John Salzbrun of Rice is visiting at
Bowlus
Mrs. F. Cairns left for Minneapolis
Monday, where she will visit few
days with friends.
Albert Barton made business trip
to Royalton Monday.
Mrs. A. Berry and Mrs. L. Chirhart
drove to Royalton Tuesday.
Matt Schwientek and Anton Riedele
departed for a few days hunt Tues
day.
Joe Dzurik of Buchanan is the guest
lof his brother, Steve Dzurik, and
family.
MI. and Mrs. A. Armstrong gave a
card party at their home Friday even
ing. A number of friends we're
present who report a most enjoyable
time. -Royalton Banner
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18

all but loved the griZzled old man, and
marveled at him, for he knew tho lake
bottom from Point Betsie to the great
log rollway that SCARED the bluffs
north Of Waugoshance light, as most
men know dry land. Billy Noonan,
however, also loved the old captains
daughter, Mary, and had hoped-how
he had hoped!-to bring in big catch
Of whiteflsh when he was given the
big tug to lift the last nets of the year.
Now a lean Christmas, a very lean
Christmas. seemed certain in the Riley
home-a home for all homeless lads
at Christmas time. Mary's laugh had
been infrequent Of late and her merri-
ment had been forced.
Here she was herself in the door.
way as tho crew dumped in. "Billy
Noonan," she called, don't you know
you'll swamp the tug with the fish
damned to the gunwalls, 500" There
was note in her raillery that cut him
to the quick. How queenly she was,
this straight, blue.eyed brunette, wrap
ped in the captains oilskins, flushed
from facing the storm!
Billy Noonan lay awake that night,
Notwithstanding the long day at the
wheel of the lurching tug. Through
his window he stared out at the black
ness, and he listened to the wailing
wind; wailing, it seemed to him, COM
plant at the year Of misfortunes and
pitiful catches Of hsh, wailing COM
plant at the wages and prices of fish
fixed by the union that made tho lot
of Capt. Riley so hard in an "otf'' year.
Far out on the Charlevoix pier no
white light shone, up and down the
angry lake the lighthouses and light
ships were nowhere else on watch,
the fog signals were silent, although
belated barges still stumbled up and
down the lake. Suddenly a fash in
the north, and another and another,
the fash Of rockets, brought him out
Of bed.
This side O. Waugoshance, about
White Shoals" he calculated. "Bad
place with this wind"
He shook his bed-fellow, Kelly, the
fireman, and finally reused him.
Get out Kell, someone's in trouble
near the straits and maybe the Alice
Riley asn get Z line to her first
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18

Mr.. Roosevelt can hardly be blamed
for thinking he is the government, in
view Of the rank adulation of press
and people for so long time. But
the eruption of the last Panama
message was unnecessary: A good
many Americans didn't like the way
the Panama job was done, but they
don't believe that the president pro-
flied. So far as his brother-ln-law and
corporation lawyer Cromwell are con.
cerned, they ought to take care OF
themselves,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18
w AIN T S
One cent a. word. No ad taken
for less. than ten cents.

: Money to loan on city ;. property.
Stephen G. Vasaly. SO ct
WANTEp-Co mp Q t 9 n t girl for
general housework Apply Mrs. B. j.
Hinckle, .'715 Highland Ave. at =
FOR -Cheap-A good farm
horse; weight about 100 pounds For
terms apply to W. L. Page, Sec. 8.
Pike Greek. A. 3t pd.
STILL HAVE-A few splendid
40's for sale of N. P. Clarke's land
adjoining city limits at bargain.
Al ct John Vertln.
We have on hand a large amount OF
money to loan on farm land at low
rate of interest and easy terms.
Money furnished as soon as papers are
signed. Call or write Jus before clos
ing your loan, we will save you
money. First National Bank, Little
Falls, Mimi. 12tf
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18
A Cheerful Disposition.

1t is we'll to be cheerful of dispo-
sition, to wear a bright face, to speak
In happy tone, to be lively IN action
1T "doeth good like medicine" is
a tonic to others as Well as a benefit
to ones self. It is as infectious as dis
ease, encouraging good spirits in those
about one, as we'll as stimulating
healthy views OF life in ones own
mind.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18

A writer in the Minneapolis
Tribune complains of the snobbery
existing IN the State University.
place where the most democratic
ideals should prevail. The heavy
hand of the board of regents should
stamp out this evil, too prevalent
everywhere II the regents can't do
it, perhaps the legislature can.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18

The presents you buy at our
store are fresh and clean, direct
from the factories, no handled
overs or laid overs
Victor Clothing Co.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18
FRIDAY DEC. 10. 1908.

r. L. Sheets, local editor of the
Long Prairie Argus, died in Mime
apolis last week, aged 81 years. It is
an untimely end to a bright and
promising career. Roy Sheets was a
son of tho editor of the Argus, and the
sympathy of all is with Mr.. Sheets
and his family iu.their great loss. =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18

Albert Vesper of Winnipeg, formerly
Of this city, arrived here the first Of
the week for visit of few days
with friends. He will return by way
of Minneapolis and Chicago. Al says
that the weather there so far this year
has been very pleasant.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18
Valuable Time Wasted.

"The reason SO many brilliant peo-
pie don't get on in the world says the
Philosopher Of Folly, sis that they
waste so much time showing other
people how brilliant they are"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18

We have large amount of money to
loan on farms and city property. Ii
you want loan call on u.s. -Signor
& Schal]ern SO If
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18

Ways mufflers and scarfs in
the latest makes and all coIors
at Victor Clothing Co.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18
Japanese Santa Claus.

Japanese Santa Claus.
The patron saint of Japanese chill
dren is named Kotie. He is always
pictured with big sack, which is said
to contain presents for the good chill.
river he uses this sack as boat. He
is believed to have eyes in the back Of
his head to watch the little ones, and
has various other qualities which re.
mind US of our Santa Claus.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18
A Famous Christmas Tree,

A Famous Christmas Tree.
One, of the most famous Christmas
trees in history was erected at Wind
sor Castle in the early forties. It was
not so very remarkable for it's height.
which was 40 feet, but for the fact
that in the aggregate it's crop of pres
ents amounted in value to $4,000, or
the value of the product of 5000 acres
Of forest land.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18

WMix candies 7, 8 and 10 cents
pound at Blakes
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18

W. Mcpherson of Driscoll, a brother
of Clair Mcpherson of Sylvester &
Nichols confectionery store, has &C.
copied a position in the James Fearing
barber shop on the West side.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18

CEY-Gopher chocolates IL 1-2 cents
pound at Blakes
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-18

m VIo 6n9II$n CUSTOM.
The old country Englishman never
fails to unbar his door at IL O'Clock
New Years eve to let the old year
out and the new year in.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-07
JURY OEL|bERATES
IN HAGGE RTY
MURDER CASE
DEFENSE RESTS AFTER SUBMIT
TING TESTIMONY OF ACCUSED
AND CHARACTER WITNESSES
WHO AssAIL REPUTATION.

The jury in the case OF Avery Hag-
gerty, charged with the murder of his
step-father, Edmund III. Maegdefrau,
about a month ago, retired at 1876
O'Clock, following a Enthusiastically
lucid and fair charge of Judge Phelan.
Before proceeding to their delibera-
lions the jurors were served with din
ner from a nearby restaurant. An
early verdict Is looked for.
The defense rested its case shortly
before IL o'clock and the arguments
began at once, continuing for two
hours. Assistant Prosecutor Percy
Crosse ably presented the peoples case
and roundly fiayed the defense for its
attack on the character OF Mrs. Maeg.
defrau and her deceased husband. At
torney Hiram l.. Rice followed for the
accused, laying emphasis on Hagger.
tvs statement that he shot Maegdc-
frau because he feared the latter was
about TO attack him with a chair.
Aside from Haggerty himself, the
only witnesses sworn by the defense
were three character witnesses, who
testified that the reputation OF Maegde.
frau was bad.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-07

year ago this month Mrs. Angus died
In California, and her death so ar
fected him that his decline was rapid.
Physicians say death was due to a
general breakdown OF the system.
Mr.. Angus was born In 1856, in Mon
roe county. Ohio. where he WAS en-
gagged In the insurance business for
many years. He began life as a book
agent, but soon after branched out
into other fields. In 1892 he removed
TO Detroit, where he became manager
OF the Home Life and National Life
Insurance companies. Later he en-
gagged In the electric railway business,
being the organizer of the Toledo. FIRE.
mont & Norwalk Electric Railway
line. He was also interested in the
Detroit, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor & Jack
son road, and was treasurer OF that
company until IL was sold to the De-
troit United. From 1901 TO 1903 he
had large holdings in the Detroit Base
ball club.
He was thirty-second degree Ma.
SON.. being member OF the Detroit
commandery, Monroe council, Michi.
gan Sovereign Consistory and Ashlar
lodge. He was also a member of the
Detroit club, the st. Clair Shooting
and Fishing club, and the Detroit Boat
club. He was al one time member
Of the New York Athletic club, the
Turtle Lake club, and the Ohio So
ciety
Mr.. Angus married Miss Dorothy
Hood, of Milan, o. Two children were
born, twins, both OF whom died in in.
fancy. 1t was while he was in Call
fornia seeking health, that Mrs. An
gus, who accompanied him, was strick-
en- with illness, and her death was a
sad outcome OF her tender concern
for her husband.
The immediate relatives surviving
him are his mother. Mrs. Lilly Angus,
of Bradner, o.; his brother. Stephen
A. Angus, former probate Judge of
Bowling Green, o., and nephew,
Warren d. Angus, all of whom were
present at the time OF his death, hav'
ing been with him ever since his III
ness became acute, ministering to him
kindly.
Mr.. Angus was man OF the strict.
est integrity, of kindly disposition.
was extremely charitable towards the
faults OF others. and had host of
friends. The funeral will take place
from the home at 2 O'Clock Monday
afternoon, and will be under Masonic
direction.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-07
No FREIGHT FROM
CANAD IN
44 HOURS
MICHIGAN CENTRAL SERVICE
BADLY TIED UP IN TORONTO
ROADS IN STATE HAVE HEAP
OF TROUBLE.

All Michigan roads have been hard
put to 1t TO keep trains moving dur.
ing the past day or two and the heavy
wind OF Thursday carrying the dry
snow into drifts was the hardest pull
of the stormy period. All over the
roads, freight traffic has been greatly
impaired. engines being taken to
double-head all passenger trains and
to run the snow plows. At noon
Friday the situation was much bet
ter and passenger trains were run
ming everywhere. although the SEIZED
ule was from an hour to two OF
three hours out OF line In most cases
Conditions are worst in the Thumb
district, and reports from the Can
adiaA divisions indicate that ths
storm has been bad there.
The Grand Trunk was tied up very
badly by the snowdrifts Thursday
The Chicago flyer did not get to De
troit at all. but went to Port Huron
Other trains had to go to Port Huron
and then come down to Detroit. the
direct line from Detroit to Duranc
being blocked almost completely.
Train No. 10 was stuck In the drift;
west of Romeo for eight hours Thurs
day night, and was finally rescued b,
two extra engines, which brought hel
into the city. Freight trains are
stalled all along the road. although
every available engine is out to bucl
the drifts and keep a way open.
The Pere Marquette had only one
train temporarily stalled Thursday
on the Harbor Beach branch. but THU
fought It's way through the drift. AL
the lines are reported clear excep
two branches and west freight is re
ported moving. as well as passenger
trains.
The Michigan Central got through
without any passenger tie-ups, but 1
was hard battle all the time. AS IA
as Bay City the lines are open. bu
north OF there things are still In bar
shape. The western lines have hat
less trouble. No freight has beer
coming through from Canada for Al
hours.
The Wabash has had trouble south
west OF Detroit and has been sending
its passenger trains by way or Adrian
and Monroe.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-07
MAYOR RETBURN IS
NOT EXP0NENTOF
MICHIGAN IDEA
JAS. scHERMERHoRN. AT SPRING.
FIELD. O., COMMERCIAL CLUE
BANQUET uPHoLDs coRREc-
TIVE PUBLICITY.

SPRINGFIELD, o., Feb. THE
eleventh annual dinner OF the Spring
field Commercial club. held at the
Lagonda club here, last night. was a
delightful event. the manufacturing.
mercantile and professional life of the
city being represented by 200 citizens.
An informal reception TO the speakers,
Mayor e. j. Reyburn, OF Philauel-
phia. and James Schermerhorn, pub
fisher OF The Detroit Times, preceded
the banquet.
Following the valedictory and in
uagural addresses OF the retiring and
incoming presidents, w. II. Stack
house and ]. Fl. Carver, ,respecrrvefy.
Mayor Reyburn, who Is native or
this county, responded to the senti-
ment, "Keystones and Buckeyes" He
was called from his fourth term In
congress to the mayoralty OF Phila-
delphia. He divided his address be-
tween tender references to his home
coming and sharp denunciation or the
policy of interference and agitation,
no matter by whom instituted, that
had interrupted our prosperity ana
summoned the spectre OF socialism.
The Newspaper and the Public.
Mr.. Schermerhorn. In considering
The Newspaper and the Public" said
that while Mayor Reyburn had exem-
plified the Ohio idea In coming home
full of political honors. he doubted IL
he represented the Buckeye idea OF
even the keystone idea in his pro-
test against presidential policies. Ger
tainly. the ex-congressman did not rep
resent the Michigan idea.
We are met in the name or business
more business and still more business.
said Mr.. Sehermerhorn, but you
want me to report my cause from
this absorbing standpoint, have
no message for you; for II Is my con-
viction that a newspaper Is not hrst OF
all and above all. strictly business. II
processes something higher when IL ac-
cepts concessions from the postal de-
partment that are not granted to mer-
chandise offered for transmission
tContinu<d ON Fifth Page).
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-07
HUI B BY'S SUICIDE
BLUFF CALLED
BY WIFE
vAMoosEs WHEN SHE THREAT
EMS TO SEND FOR POLICE AZ
TER HE SWALLOWS POISON"
CORONER NOT SUMMONED.

Seeking a reconciliation with his
wife, from whom he has been separ-
ated for some time. Herman Dolz. hv.
ing at No. 243 Krupp-ave., Eighteenth
ward, went to Mrs. Dolzs abode at
No. lis Fulton-st., Thursday afternoon,
and, pulling bottle labeled poison
from his pocket, dramatically declared
that he would commit suicide unless
she returned to him.
"You can't bluff me-" retorted the
wife. holly. I'D never go back to you
II you were the last man in the world. .
Tears came to Herman's eyes, and
putting on funeral face he raised
the bottle to his lips, saying:
well, then, here goes goodbye,
my dear wife. You will rue this day
The empty phial fell from his hand
and Herman sank Imply to the floor.
To all outward appearances he was al
ready in the grip of death. Just then
Mrs. Dolz's strident voice broke the
Icy stiffness.
IF you don't get out OF my house
at once, I'll call the police. Do you
hear?" she cried.
Yes, evidently Herman did hear,
for, with look OF terror on his face,
he quickly "resurrected" himself and
fed down the street. When last seen
he was running yet. At any rate the
coroner has not been notified. The
police have learned that the poison
was nothing more than sweetened wa
ter.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-07
b0W|N'S PLEA IS
NOW NOT GUILTY
ATTORNEY ASKS THAT PRISON.
Err BE GIVEN EXAMINATIONS
MOTION ON TOMORROW

On motion of Attorney Edward Ken
nedy, Judge Phelan. Friday morning,
allowed Percy Bowin, slayer OF Mrs.
Cornelia WEIGH, to withdraw his plea
OF guilty to the murder charge pend
ing against him, and plea OF not
guilty was substituted. Immediately
following this action, Attorney Ken
nedy moved that the case be quashed
so that his client would be given the
benefit of a police court examination.
In this event new Information would
be fled, and the case merely started
over again. The motion was set for a
hearing Saturday, but 1t now tran
spires that Bowin Is iii in the jail, and,
IL he is not able to attend court Satur-
day. the hearing will be continued.
While Bowin has q high fever, tt
is not thought that his illness is ser
icus. He Is still locked up In ward
C, though he spends most OF his time
lying down In his cell. ~
The prosecution announced, Friday,
that 1t has AZ witnesses for the trial
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-07
FRANK J. LIGHT
LAID IN GRAVE

Holy Rosary church was crowded
to the doors Friday morning with
friends who came to pay last mark
of respect to the memory OF Frank
J. LIGHT, the Michigan-ave. tailor,
found dead In bed In his home, No.
311 West Warren-ave., Tuesday morn
ing.
Solemn high mass was celebrated
by the Rev. FIR. Van Antwerp. who
paid a warm tribute to Mr.. LIGHT,
speaking of their 20 years acquaint-
ance.
Interment was In Mt. Elliott GENE
terry. The active pallbearers were
George b. Greening, John WEIGH,
Henry Bergman. Julius Booming
housen, r. +. Reaume and John O'Con.
nell. A deputation from the knights
of Columbus. Of which deceased was
"a member acted as honorary pail
bearers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-07
KINKS IN THINKING
MACHINE, so he !
SEEKS ASYLUM
CAPT. WEST. WHO GOES voLuN-
TARILY TO ELoIsE. DESCRIBES
SYMPTOMS THAT he BELIEVES
PREsAoE MENTAL DISORDER.

Capt David West is happy. He is
back in Eloise In the asylum from
which he was released something
more than year ago. AS he looked
out OF the window at the whirlfng
snowdrifts outside. Thursday after
noon, the old man smiled happily.
Il like it here" he said. ITS bet
ter for me-"
Capt. West Is the man who volun-
tarily applied to go to the crazy
house" few DAYS ago. He came out
alone and will remain until spring.
I'm not crazy now" said the old
captain. I'm Just nervous. Wnen
cant sleep, Things get to running in.
my head-such things. | can't tell you
about. They are not nice things IA
think about and they come To me all
jumbled up.
Two years ago had trouble. The
road gave me contract to break
the ice with my tug, the owen. Then
got into difficulties, the banks would
not help me. my boat was sold---ev-
erybody turned against me and they
split up my money.
Even m hoy was against me, ik
seemed After they had sold the tug
at Oades' shipyards. where she had
gone for repairs, | was worrying,
could net sleep. lost my papers as q
master and could not find them and
was not in shape to take the exana4
ination again.
Then | got so could not sleep.
and began to think about my
troubles all the time The boy had
me sent out here don't think I
was crazy did not want to hurt
anyone. But when it got SO that
could get around the grounds and nix
up the garden and look after the trees
and help that way. was happier.
They never had to send anyone with
me.
"Then they let me out altogether.
and | went back and sailed for Z
month or SO. But they found had
no papers and had TO quit that. I'm
an old man OF 81, and / could not do
much. but did odd jobs and lived IN
the McGregor mission and like that.
looked out for myself.
"But pretty soon I got nervous
again and lately ! couldn't sleep and
got to thinking things all jumbled up
again and I was afraid might 70
crazy. I was afraid. that's all. So
III went TO the poor commission and
asked the superintendent to send me
out here again to Eioise.
Now I'm all right. I can't sieep
very well yet, but It's better and after
awhile can help with the trees and
things like that. And then In the
spring 7 will be able 70 go out and
then will feel able TO get new papers
There are years OF sailing In me
yet"
Supt. Marker says that Capt. West
was very good patient when In tbs
asylum before. The old man Is sane
now and healthy, and the superIn
tendent expects that he will be dis
charged in few months.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-07
CzAR|NA SAID TO
Be LOSING HER
MIND

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. THE
czarina is reprted TO be losing her
mind as result OF the terrible
tragedy in Portugal. when King Carlos
and the crown prince we're assassinat-
ed. For some weeks the czarina has
been suffering from nervous prostra-
ton. She has been unable TO bear any
mental strain, and her physical weak
ness was marked. Her physicians had
hoped for her improvement, but the
shock OF the Portugal tragedy has so
completely unneryed her that COM
p,ete loss of reason is feared.
She believes the assassination OF
King Carlos and his Oldest son Is but
a forerunner of a similar tragedy In
the Russian capital. Dread of the as
sassin has been lowering over her for
since the terrorists
have slain SO many officials In Russia,
and have repeatedly marked the car
for death!
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-07
$4,000 wan TED
TOPR0BE RAILWAY
FINAhC|ERIhG
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITS
SION WOULD LIKE 800 SKILLED
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IN.
,vEsTIoATIoN TO FizzLE OUT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. THE inter
state commerce commission wants
about s75O,000 with which to carry on
the work of investigating the accounts
and financial methods OF the railroads.
The commissions department of &C
counts and statistics has been at work
for year and half perfecting a
scheme OF accounting.
In order 10 put into effect the
scheme OF complete supervision and
uniformity OF accounts, It Is necessary
that the government have means Of
conducting Investigations Of the &C
counts OF railroads. and TO this end 1t
has been proposed to put at WORK
about 800 skilled accountants.
Indications are that the govern
ment's investigation OF the Seaboard
air line railroad, will come to nothing
because the two factions OF stockhold-
ers In that property, rather than have
the investigation prosecuted, have
come to an agreement under which
they have asked the government to
let them alone, and have arranged
amicably for the future OF the prop
erty.
Thomas F.. Ryan controls the pres
ent organization OF Seaboard finances.