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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-12-18
Special Company c Mustered In.

Special Company e Mustered In.
Special Company G, South Dakota
National Guard, was mustered in last
Saturday night by Major w. s. Bent
ley. Measurements for uniforms were
taken and officers we're elected as fol.
lows: L. H. Hedrick, Captain; Geo.
7. Thompson, First Lieut.. and l.. o.
Shirley, Second Lieut.. There we're
about 40 men signed the muster roll.
Captain Hedrick has made plans to
have drill about twice every week in
order that they may get the required
pumber of drills before March 1st
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-12-18
HOT SPRINGS SOUTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY DECEMBER IL 1905
ON TR|A[ FOR MURDER.
W. +. Stockton Being Tried for Killing
Robert Cramer Last May. u
Rigidly Contested.

w. =. stockton Being Tried 101 A1lnn9
Robert Cramef Last Mays
Rigidly Contested.
Judge Lsvi McGee convened court
Monday morning. The calendar u
not aslong one, bnt probably as inter.
esting and important as any that has
ever been before Fall River county
term o. court, for the trial OF william
+. Stockton for tho shooting Of Robert
o. Cramer last May Is the principal
case before the court, and was called
Monday.
The prisoner was brought into court
Monday and met the gaze Of the our
ions with much self-possession and
calmness. The months Of close con-
finement and evident worry have told
perceptibly upon the prisoner. His
hair 70 now quite gray, and hs is pale
and thinner than whom the unfortu-
nate tragedy happened. Then, too. q
mustaohe has been grown, which
greatly changes Mr.. stocktons looks.
States Attorney Wilson is attending
to the prosecution, and Eastman &
Dudley defending Stockton.
A part Of Monday and nearly all Of
Tuesday were consumed in securing q
jury, which finally left the following to
decide the fate of the defendant:
VIM. Carten. laborer, Evans Quarry.
Geo. Tice, rancher, w. g. Flat.
s. L. Frederick.
g. w. McElhaney, farmer, Edgemont
M. r. Carroll, butcher, Ed dgemont.
VIM. Jessup, farmer, near Edgempnt
w. o. Goats.
Theo. Phillips, rancher, near Hoe
Springs.
Clarence Brady, ranoher, Edgemont.
O. D. Mutton, old soldier, Hot
Springs.
D. Pennington.
Lee Mcdonald, laborer, Hot Springs.
States Attorney Wilson consumed
twenty or thirty minutes in stating
the facts which the state expected to
prove in the case.
Witnesses for the state were called
Wednesday morning, eye witnesses to
the tragedy being first called.
Robert E. Love, Charles r. Cramer
Jr. and Ferdinand Marcoux stated in
substance that they saw Stockton en-
ter the front door to the Cramer
blacksmith shop, and that he made the
remark. "I've got you now, you old
sof-a-b" That he immediate.
ly fred shot at Mr.. Cramer Sr.
Charles Cramer, son of the man
shot, stated that he at once struck
Stockton upon the head with a large
pair of pinchers, Telling Stockton to
the floor, whereupon his father began
to strike his assailant in the face with
his fists.
The pistol which Stockton used had
fallen to the floor and Charles took it
and handed the same to Elmer McDon-
aid, an employ of the shop. Robert
Cramer was then induced to resist
from the beating he was giving Stock
continued on second page.)
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1908-12-18
WATCHES.

Of the highest grade and best
make such as Waltham, Elgin,
Hampden, Hamilton, Howard
and other leading makes, IN Solid
Gold and Gold-flled for ladies
and gents 4 39 3
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02
WOULD NOT PAY
SODA Pop BILL
FOR DR.. GLUGKMAN
Commissioners Disbr0w, OfHealth
Board, Objects to Ginger
Ale Account of $3.50.

Commissions Disbrow. M. D., of the
Board OF Health, refused at a meeting
OF hat body last night to sign a bill
for soda water and ginger ale con-
sumed by superintendent ~Gluckman,
M. d., of the Soho Hospital. The bill
was for $3.50. The other members. who
tried to persuade DIR. Disbrow to sign
tho bill, signed 1t n 1t went through.
city Auditor Forman sent a letter to
the board advising it hat 1t would
leed an additional $1,000 for December
expenses. All of the $12s, 1884, received
SO far from the city treasury has been
spent or pledged.
The board was Informed that the new
automobile ambulance for the City
Hospital would be ready for use about
January ]. President Herold, NJ. D.,
viii appoint a committee to attend a
meeting of the Bureau of Associated
Charities in the Free Public Library
December II for the discussion of the
care and prevention of tuberculosis.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02
ETHEL ROOSEVELT. MAKES
BOW TO GOTHAM SOCIETY.
Debut of Presidents Daughter
Big Social Event.

NEW YORK, Dec. Miss Ethel
Roosevelt. the Presidents second
daughter, made her debut in New York
society last night at the Junior cotillon
given at Sherry's.
Miss Roosevelt's introduction to New
York society was an suspicious affair.
Besides being the centre of interest at
the ball, she was the guest of homo at
a dinner given by Mrs. Arthur NJ. Dodge
preceding the ball.
Miss Roosevelt will remain the guest
of Miss Cornelia Landon, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hutton Landon, of
10 East Fifty-third street, during the
week, and will be extensively enter
tanned. The Landons are old friends
of the Roosevelt family, and are neigh
bors during the summer months at
Oyster Bay. Mrs. Landon has issued
invitations to a tea for Miss Roosevelt
this afternoon.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02
|NSOLVENT INK
C0MPANY'S HEAD
MUST SHOW RIGHT
Pomeroy Faces Battle to Stop
Him from Using or Selling
Formulas.

Hardly had the last legal rites been
administered over the defunct firm of
Pomeroy Brothers Company, manufac-
turers of ink, adjudged insolvent on pc
tition of Charles Taylor Pomeroy, a
brother OF Eltweed Pomeroy, head of
the defunct firm, with the sale of all its
assets, and the discharge Of the re-
before its successor, the Pome-
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02

roy Ink Company. born of the litiga-
tion, picked up the thread Where it had
been broken and today filed suit in
Chancery Court naming Eltweed Pome-
roy as the defendant.
Vice-Chancellor Howell yesterday
granted the final order in the receiver
ship proceedings; today he granted the
first order of the new litigation. 1t is
directed TO the former head of the in
solvent concern, and is a rule to show
cause why he should not be perma-
nently restrained from selling or using
the formulas for the manufacture of
ink which he had acquired during his
long experience in the business.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02
FREEHOLDERS MAKE
READY FOR NEW BOARD.
Hospital Committee Holds Its
Final Session.

The hospital committee of the Board
of Freeholders held its last meeting
yesterday afternoon previous to the re-
organization of the new board, which
takes place Monday morning.
Outstanding bills were passed and
signed, and Freebooter Haskell pre-
scented resolutions thanking John Scan
Ion, chairman, and Fred c. Stieb, sec
rotary of the committee.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02
BIGAMY CHARGE is
THROWN OUT OF COURT,
No Evidence to Hold Desemone,
State Finds.

Lack of evidence in the charge of
bigamy brought by his wife Adele
against Frank Rosa Desemone, an
Italian, of 4S Clifton avenue, caused
the State to drop prosecution when the
case was called before Judge Davis to-
day.
Desemone's present wife, whom he
married in this city on December 26,
1907. claimed that Desemone married
Vincensa Puorro, a native of Celle :.
Vito, Italy, on October Is, 1883. In h a
place, and thai the first wife was living
when he married her.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02
FOURTH ARREST ON
HORSE THEFT CHARGE,

Detective Sergeant Thomas j. Cor
bally, late yesterday afternoon, ar
rested Abraham Stidel in New York as
the last of a quartet. of alleged horse
thieves he has been after since July.
The officer called at the prosecutors
Office today to make arrangements for
the extradition of the man, who is put
ting up a fight.
The others already in the net are
Abraham Rasneck, Samuel Milkus and
Pinkus Rather. the two former in Gus
tody here and the latter also held in
New York.
Philip Rubin. of "a Rankin street, is
said to have beer the victim of their
thefts.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02

What wodOS spot is this a 9Th floor of omsa md how near and dear til to the hearts of
tiny citizens It's the biggest brightest onea pe in town, and the thousands OF Dung
people md theirs elders too who h@h been here during the past weeke can ntsm its pnss too loudly
he payhngs look neHNr this season than eve before, and there are more surprising mechanical devices
out than you'd think mortal man was capable of conhrvng We would like to explain everything in
detail and let you know what a really splendid place this -we ant however so con! and see for
yourself, and bring the young folks too
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02
REGISTERS OFFICE
SHOWS GOOD PROFIT.
County Gains -Sl3,l76.l3 on
Years Operations.

In his third annual report, made pub
lie today, County Register Edward S.
Perry shows a net gain of $40, 1858 to
the county over last years figure.
This Is his summary:
Total nnmhar of napers re-
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02
AGED JERSEYMAN y
IS DEAD, AFTER
YEARS ILLNESS
John H. Van Glider Passes Away
at Son-in-Law's Home,
Aged 70.

John H. Van Glider, who has been i'll
for the past year., died at the homo of
his son-in-law yesterday. Mr.. Van
Glider was born at Newton, and came
to this city when a young man.
Mr.. Van Glider was 70 years of age,
and had but n daughter, Mrs. Charles
Pickel. He has a brother. Emory IAN
Glider, in Illinois, and a sister, Mrs.
y. r. Perrine, in Orange.
The funeral services will be conducted
from his ate home, 81 Ninth avenue. on
Thursday evening by the Rev. William
Smith, of the Roseville Baptist Church.
1nterment viii take place at Washing
ton, this state, where his wife is buried.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02
DINNER FOR YOUNG LAWYER.

Joseph G. Wolber, private secretary
to Chief Engineer Morris r. Sherrerd,
recently passed his examination for
counselor at law. Mr.. Sherrerd will
give a dinner in his honor at the En-
gineers' Club in New York tonight.
Former Sheriff Frank II. Sommer. who
was one of Mr.. Woiber's tutors In the
New York Law University. will be a
guest.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02
Great December Garment Clearance

The great outerwea clearance which We began Monday is 10Y at its height and the
best garment values ever offered in Newark at this season of the year are within
YOU. grasp. Here are some OF the many sensational price cuts just glance over then:
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02
FIRE TRUCK REJUvENATED.

The rejuvcnated fire truck of East
Orange will be placed in a shed at
Engine Company No. rs headquarters
tomorrow and will he put In commis-
sion in a few weeks.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02

tenant governor in Massachusetts, didn't
spend a cent in his campaign. and his
successful Republican competitor spent
$6.25.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-02
BURGLARS TAKE RUM AND SMOKES

Thieves forced an easy entrance into
the saloon at q Lincoln avenue, Grange,
last night, and got twelve bottles Of
whiskey and two boxes OF cigars.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04
Big DEMAND
FOR MONEY
u. S. Treasurer Makes a
Report on Currency
Matters.

WASHINGTON. Dec There
was a legitimate demand for an
enormous amount OF money 10 Dc
veloping The growing Industries
and expanding trade relations o.
the country" declares United
States Treasurer Charles II Treat
referring TO the treasury receipts
and disbursements OF the past
year. There we're 1ee 206.b1Q
pieces OF United States paper car
rency ia circulation on October ]
Of this year
Treasurer Treat calls attention
to the deficit Of the last year %
So. 07O .2ol. a. compared with a
surplus Of the preceding year Of
$50 .2se $50. and attributes the dis
cropancy 20 the disturbed relations
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04

auffraEettes gave a number Of re-
sponses. as follows; Mrs l. II. Jen-
uinga The Club Woman and SUI
frago," DR. Maud Parker. The Col
lege Woman and Suffrage" Mrs
Ruth Dahnken. The Industrial
workers and Suffrage" MrR A. ID
Bowen, "SHn Francisco clubs and
suffrage" Mrs. q 6. Mellott, "Our
National Convention Mrs. Nell
MITCHELL Fisk, ITO our Engliah Sia-
ters." Mrs. Edith Del yarmouth.
The Fufare"
As a result OF tho meeting. Miss
Buck has given her memherslap 10
the local college league.
Schubert Club Concert.
Ihe third monthly recital of the
schubert club will be held tomorrov,
az y m In the Y. M. G. a. hall.
the Following program will be
given.
W( Who IL syIvia,",..F. Schubert
tb) The Might Has a Thousand
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04

betEeen the income ard oufss Z
the government
The amount of gold used II 4.
ctannels OF trade. continues TN
urer Treat. ia less than uass
he eeueTsi stock q gold ealr !
the country, on account Of TIA
creaslug popularity Of epia Eass
Gates"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04

Official announcement has just
been made that the agency for the
famous Halle, q Davis pianos, made
In Boston fer the last three quarters
Of century. has been given % the
u. s. Johnston Co.
This valuable agency has been
eagerly sought after By nearly every
dealer IN the West. and the definite
announcement Of lie having bees Sc
cured By the u. s. Johnston Co.
must Indeed be gratifying Go wash
instons Oldest and Largest Piano
Concern
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04

nave program consisting OF
songs and some original work by
those In the class The entering
freshmen this year display more
than usual energy In holding the
good time 50 early IN the year and
they seem to be preparing for
rousing gathering.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04
Tally MAY
WlThDlAX
tsy United pns.

ROME. Dec. 4-Puhsis sas
are agitnied today y ~ Essi
of premier Fortis N q 10
her % deputies yeTiEAT =
noon IA which the ies6e I ,
ma ority virtually a1sussx =
withdrawal u Italy inun siszp
alliance The feeling q -
people today. as indicated ! =
representatives Ia thstli llAl -
BE- dragged into gar ifu41 =
acts Of her allies Il ike ara
then the nation sAeuA fstsrk
----.--a-.-aa-.s.s--.-4~
Whisky fire N K9iatE "
fought BY & bucket pfsz1ts D.
less many bucketfals q = v
liable stuff was saved
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04

SOCIAL NOTES


Varsity Ball.
The varsity ball. 10 be given this
evening NJ the gymnasium OF the
state university. VIII be one ~ the
main functions Of the college year.
Elaborate decorations have been
In process nf completion during the
week The affair IL given In honor
~ college men. who have won their
emblem IN intercollegiate contests
this year
The committee OF arrangements IL
c0mpohcd Of Miss Helen Tlilmnn.
Miss Erna Bpannagle Miss Helen
Ufquhari, MT otto Aihers, Mr.
ltalph Easter, Mr. Edwin Brown ana
Mr. Paul Thompson.
The patronesstH for the evening
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04
DATES BACK TO 1893.

Three quarters Of a century OF
successful piano building stands
back OF the Hallet a Davis Piano
Co. Prom the time OF lie inception,
in 1899. the one object OF the firm
has been TO place upon the market
an instrument that should be second
to none TO accomplish this end,
neither time nor money has been
spared In equipplng a factory re-
pletc with every modern appliance
known 20 the planomakers craft
The experimental stage Was passed
many years ago. and for years the
art OF pianofurte construction has
been reduced TO a science. Tho
illustrious Hallet a Davis house has
labored faithfully 20 gain Tor their
piano the confidence OF tho musical
world. Their reward is Che approval
Of the public
The reputation OF Hallet a Davis
is established throughoe; the civil
ised world. ana the Hallet 4 Davis
piano has invaded the musical
realms OF an countries, winning FOR
itself the highest praise from the
worlds greatest masters,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04

Schubert Quartet.
tal 20 IAebestraum" Athertou
W. ehtHhhue stss sss+.s Strauss
Mime Grace Harris.
ITO op, ~ ..s.s.,. Mendelssohn
Andante Con Motto
Motto Allegro A gitato.
Niolin--Mrs. Levi Waldman.
Cello Miss Miriam Levi
Plano Mlsa Lillian Levi.
tal Mirage ...... Liza Lehman
CD Turn We 90 Me" ...
'......... Old Highland Melody
Mrs. Sylvia Ware Ireland.
"A Group Of Scandinavian Songs"
Mr.. Albert ArvescouKh.
ta) The Linden Tree" Schubert
OBJ. Sleep, Little Baby OF Mine.
100 ..,.... ....... Chas. Denuce
tcl Good Night'.,..F T. Goldberg
Schubert Quartet
The Abruzzi. Elkins tangle prom.
ises TO become as interesting as the
fifteen puzzle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04

building. and the preparations
point 10 an enjoyable time. They
meet from 2.30 to IN the after.
noon. during which time they will
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04
Protect Yourself

Cote, Lugor, Savage. Mauaer and
nlnmenth Automatic piatola are rae
liable a fun line OF new and sllFht.
~ used roVoiVera.
a. =, HALL.
iii FirAt Ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04
The STANDARD or TON
AieAEsr AWARDS fs'@
WHERE

Many tone experts Any NJ pssai's
lists. carried away ~ W. I ~
singing tone Of the Halls' ,sss Y
pianos. have protoans,s. ,oaas
worlds hest planes i'lss' ,hlrsy
over one hundred ana ~ sher
Medals Of Honor have ~" eousss
upon the Hallet 4 49, ~ hau
rhe ID. s. Johnston ~ ,sess
esiyed two carloads o. ~ y q
bratcd pianos and are ~ X IL a.
iue the latest ereas.e' '.s laela1 Y
trious Halle, 4 paws .ad fsf'
uprlgh,s, Baby eFan's
Grauds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04
ToNE JIG cAIEF ELEMENr

The question Of real worth Ia %
piano resolves Itself into a matter of
action and tone, The case is simply
Il matter Of taste, which serves Its
purpose OF adding artistic qualities
TO the instrument The costliesi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04

The freshmen ~ the broadway
high school win tomorrow hold
their annual "glco" az the school
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04
Buffrape Leauue [ unoheon.

Inc IoNeNe ana HTOfrHHiOunl
Equal Suffrage league gave q lun-
cheon Of 80 covers yesterday al the
Washington Annex hotel IN honor
o. Miss Cecile Buck Of New York
city and Nine. Engborg OF BelilnR.
ham.
Nine Grace A. Harris presided as
toaatmaster, greeting the guests
with the toast Musicians aud Equal
Suffrage" Following, prominent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04
SECURE VALUABLE PIANO AGfN1
FAMOUS HALLET & DAVIS PIANOS ADDED y
THE GREAT LINE OF INSTRUMENTS REf
RESENTED BY d. S. JOHNSTON co.
First Haleu & Davis Piano Made in 1883 IN
nounced by Many Experts the Finest Piano nv
Today-Renowned for Its Superb Singing '''
Awarded Over 139 Medals of Honor.

case ever designed Win ne,
the tone or the piano -
Tho action OF the halles
piano is world famous
ts called a Grand piano So -
H. the action which makes = g Z (.
piano what Il Is. carefully ~ u y.
fully Utilized IN an upiR~ "
Every pianist appreciates - y. = !
The tone is someihlae -
the piano itself In 10
everything.
There is only one way y
the tone OF the Hallet a peFa
aud that Is 20 say i ~
Qualities This means w.
deer. rich. resonaht-'n
human.
The STANDARD or TON
The standard Of music Z 2 y !.
man voice-vox humana =.
en- to Il inanlmats strings - = ~
the better the plano hullos' =
his work. As.as
The Hallet & DAVIS nf
famous for is tone pee.sr q
mini 10 obtain that sreas - 80
is bunt by people who nav ss.,.,.ss'
plano making for over ~. -
years. They know WIS hos :
10 "a piano. and they NOV .,,,,s..l.s
obtain a. Tho entire esAI l ~
Of each and every HAZE !, sse.r
piano is under the persona,
-. -, ,h.fy sipeFlnleaqehaa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-04

are Mrs. Winfield Il. Smith. Mrs
Maynard Loe DaEgy. Mrs. N n.
llaggett, Mrs. Thomas =. Kane. Mrs
II. T. Condor and Mrs. A. *. PRIEST
Temple courtrisht
Miss Iuhrah Temple. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs y. l.. stetson. was mar
ricd 20 Mr. Abraham &. Courtrinht
on Dec. 7, in Olympia. After q
short wedding trip MIR ana Mfa.
Courtright viii bo at home in Seat
tie.
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-07-16

ing for the election of United States
senators by direct vote of the people
was the only one which brought out
anything like real applause.
Governor Haskell at 2 o'clock Cen
tral time, finished reading the plat
form.
The platform was unanimously ad-
opted.
John E. Lamb, of Indiana read res
olutions calling for a celebration
throughout the land upon the Tooth
anniversary of the birthday of Abra-
ham Lincoln, February II, 1909. The
chair announced it was unanimously
adopted.
1t was now time to resume the sec
onding speeches. Florida yielded to
Missouri and Augustus Thomas sec
Onded Bryan's nomination.
Give us this candidate from the
heart of the people again the hothouse
candidate of executive nurseries" !"
shouted Thomas and the crowd yelled
"hit him again" The spectators were
pleased at the personalities of Thom-
as in comparing Bryan and Taft.
A delegate from Georgia saying he
represented a minority of the delega-
tion pledged the electoral vote of
Georgia to Bryan.
Idaho yielded to Texas and Delegate
Looney of the Lone Star state second
ed the nomination of Bryan.
yer time or 2:30 Central time but
the clock had been stopped at mid
night, Bryan's friends explaining that
they did not want him nominated on
Friday.
Ex-Representative Ezra Williams,
of Illinois, seconded Bryan's nomina-
tion, Indiana yielded to Kentucky and
Ollie James also seconded Bryan's
nomination.