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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-01-07
AGED PASTOR DIES.

Rev. George swihart Of Mayville Fa-
tally Stricken at Larimore-Was &C
Years Old.
Probably the oldest minister en-
gagged in the active work of his church
In North Dskota passed away in a
tosrital in a1ayville, when apoplexy
ended the life Of Rev. George Swihart.
Mr.. Swihart. whose home was on his
farm, between Mayville and Blanch-
ard, went to Larilaore Monday morn
ing to meet his son.in-law, George
St-ycker, who was going down from
his farm and home near Surrey, Ward
county, to visit him and other rela-
tives. They met at Larimore and en-
joyed visit together. They were en-
gagged in conversation at the home of
Larimore friend, Mr.. Swihart being
apparently in as good health as usual,
when his speech suddenly thickened
and became incoherent and soon he
staggered and was supported by Mr..
Strycker and became unconscious.
Mr.. Strycker accompanied him to
Mayville on Tuesday evenings local,
Mr.. Swihart being laid out on a
stretcher and unconscious he was
taken to the hospital and remained in
that condition until he had passed
away.
Mr.. Swihart was nearly sixty-six
years of age and had suffered attacks
of the same kind several times previ-
ously. He is survived by wife, three
sons and several daughters.
He was pastor of the congregation
of Brethren, who have church near
Blanchard, and was man of lovable
Christian chracter.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-01-07
Wheat Thefts.

The authorities Of Trail county are
working on number Of mysterious
wheat thefts that have taken place
within the last few days and which
still continue, despitethe effort made
to stop them. The granaries Of the
farms are in many cases located some
distance from tn dwellings Of the
owners and thus, under cover Of DARK.
ness, the men doing the stealing have
been able to do their work success.
fully. Several suspects have been ar.
rested, but as yet the officials have
no definite clue as to who the guilty
parties are. About 5000 bushels in all
have been stolen.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-01-07
Union Of sixty.seven Years Ends

UNION OF oNty'SevSn years eno8s
Death has parted Mr.. and Mrs JAG
ques Belzung of Grand Forks after
sixty-seven years of happy married
life. They are believed to have been
the Oldest living married couple in
North Dakota, and probably in the
Northwest. Mrs. Belzung died at the
home on South Third street after an
illness of two months. She is surviv.
ed by her husband, aged 80 years. and
a daughter, Mrs. Emita Benz, aged &C
years. Mrs Belzung was "a years old.
Many years ago they came from Bel.
fore, France, to Cincinnati. Then
they moved to st. Paul, where they
came to Grand Forks thirty.one years
ago. Mr.. Belzung worked at his trade
as a tailor many years.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-01-07
The RuIino Passion.

The father of a family, all OF whom
were devotees of bridge and much
given to talking the game and holding
post mortems over badly played hands
died rather suddenly. There was a
difference of opinion as to whether
he should be buried in the family plot
or cremated. In the course Of the dis.
cussion the mother said weepingly to
her son:
John, what do you Think"
Il leave It to you, mother"
Il make it sp.spades." was her re-
ply.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-01-07
eRowvILLE CASE DISMISSED.

Supreme Court Holds Amount in Reid
Action Not Sufficient for Appeal.
Washington, Jan. 6. - The supreme
court yesterday dismissed the case of
Oscar Reid, one of the negro soldiers
summarily discharged by the presi.
dent on account of the Brownsville
riot, holding that the amount involved
was not sufficient to justify the bring.
ing of the case to the supreme court.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-01-07
KILLS FRIENDS SON.

Man Shoots Boy Whose Father Had
Loaned Rifle to Shoot BIackmaiIers.
Chicago. Jan. Civilian Moelten
tin, fifty-nine years old, who had been
threatened with death unless he put
$500 at place named in a notice
posted on his door, last night borrow.
ed rifle from friend and after wait
ing in the dark shot and killed Gar.
rett Schollens, the son of the friend
who had loaned him the rife. 1t was
q case Of mistaken identity.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-01-07
DENTIST IN TROUBLE.

North Dakota Man Accused Of Passing
Worthless Check.
w. C. Webb, dentist Of Towrer, N
D., was arrested at Grand Forks on a
charge Of passing a worthless check
for $40 on a Devils Lake physician.
He was taken to Devils Lake for
preliminary hearing. Besides the check
ISSUED in that city others have been
found worthless. r.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-01-07
JOHN G. INGALLS, DEAD.

Menomonie (Wis.) High School Princi.
pal Succumbs to sright's Disease.
John G. ingalls,, Civil war veteran
and principal of the Menomonie high
school from 1876 to 1887, died of
Bright's disease at his home in Me-
nomonie. He was fifty-nine years old.
He enlisted in the Twelfth Wisconsin
infantry. Company T, when fourteen
years Of age. He was member of
the Masonic order, which conducted
tho funeral. He leaves . widow and
three children
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-01-07
Warrant for Millionaire.

Reno, New, Jan. "a telegraphic
warrant for the arrest of ]. Harry Nc.
Milan. millionaire miner, was issued
yesterday for service at Goldfield, on
complaint of Jim May. who alleges
that Mcmillan secured $4,000 from
aim on worthless checks last Noyem.
Ger.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-01-07
SHOOTS SELF THROUGH HEAD.
Prominent Detroit Man Commits Sui.
eide in Bath Room,

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 6. - Henry c.
Potter, Jr.. vice president of the Peo-
pies State bank of this city, former
secretary and treasurer of the Pee
Marquette railroad and a prominent
figure in financial circles of Michig an,
committed suicide. yesterday in the
bath room of his residence by shoot
ing himself through the head. He mad
been suffering from nervous depres-
sion for a number of weeks, following
upon heart trouble.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-01-07

Finish Night Rider Testimony.
Union City, Tenn, Jan. 6. - Both
sides concluded their testimony in
the night rider cases yesterday after.
Don and the arguments begin today.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-01-07
nj orth Dakota
~ ubbins 8 8

00~A110&O 80 80
New Rockford has fine ice rink.
Nlinot now claims a population OF
$500.
Turkey shoots were planned in many
towns.
ut Havana.
Williston has made many improve
ments in 1908.
Some fat cattle were shipped from
New Rockford.
Tagus recently organized a cream,
cry association.
Milk inspection is becoming the real
thing in Bismarck.
American Society of Equity meeting
was held in Ryder.
The Anamoose Dramatic club 10
meeting with success.
Mrs. NJ. E. Barden of Mayville Is =
cousin of President-elect Taft.
Martin De Wet was arrested at Am
brose on horse stealing charge.
During the season $4,000 bushels OF
wheat were marketed at Maxbass.
Wahpeton boasts of the excellence
Of its water supply from the wells.
Prospective railway extension in
terests the people of Hettinger county.
The recent fire at Conway Is sup
posed to have been of incendiary orr.
gin.
There will be an effort made to re-
model the noxious weed law of this
state.
The people Of Pingree expect .
branch line of the N. p. out of that
point.
The city calaboose at Crosby has
been completed. 1t is located in the
Gre hall.
There have been number Of check
t.. h.
Of the state.
Fire started in q restaurant at Des
Laos. but the proprietor got busy with
a coffee urn.
Most of the newly elected county Of
6cials over the state have selected
, their deputies.
Now is the time for all good de-
linquents to come to the rescue of
their publishers.
! Williston people expect q new
branch of the Great Northern north
from that point.
John McCluskey of Tasker in Ward
county has been arrested for assault
ing lame boy. /!
The Dynneson- Skinner neighborhood
scrap at Flaxton has been settled out
Of court, and peace is on earth.
In some parts of the state farmers
would like little more snow to pro-
tect their winter wheat and rye. 1,
A petition signed by $50 ladies was
sent to the mayor asking that the sale
! of liquor in Rugby be prohibited.
Efforts are being made to instruct
the people of Napoleon to ring of"
after they have used the telephone.
Crosby had it's first fire since the
fire engine was purchased, and the
machine worked very satisfactorily.
The jamestown militia company pro-
poses to build an armory at cost
of $4,000 with the aid of the state.
There is concerted movement in
many towns to rcpress the youngsters
who catch onto trains and bob sleds.
Rural mail carriers recently appoint
ed in North Dakota are: Martin.
Christian Berg; Medford, Albert Ever
son.
Senator Ferdinand Leutz's wife and
children will spend the winter in Ger
many while he attends the legislative
session.
A Oass county farmer who hid the
Christmas presents in the barn loft
made q mistake when he sent his boy
to throw down the hay.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
DANIEL CHAMPIONS FARMERS
Virginia Senator Opposes Adoption
Of Tobacco Tax Amendment.
By Vote Of 81 10 25 Senate OverruIes
Objection and Passes Schedule
a. Reported.

Senator Daniel. OF Virginia. opposed the
adoption o. the tobacco TAX amendment n
the Senate yesterday. he sad Il was
aimed az TIE trusts. but the target a.
the nuzzle that could not be missed was
the farmer
An argument Il favor OF the increased
tax was made BY Senator Beyerldge. of
Indiana he presented government re-
ports 20 show that Increases or decreases
IN the tobacco tax have nsver affected the
price of Leaf tobacco nor the amount o.
consumption He said dealers would be
unable 20 raise prices above existing
popular rates He declared that the to
.bacco trust raised the price OF eleven
brands when the tobacco tax was last
raised. and consumption decreased 50
that TIE trust lost N.2A000 on those
brands.
store the present tobacco tax was defeat
ed. p 10 81 The complete tobacco sched-
ules as reported b. the Finance Commit
tee were agreed 20 by q vote Of - 10 e
On motion OF Senator Bradley. OF ken
tucky. an amendment was adopted al
thoriz,ng farmers ard growers to seIl 70
manufacturers Leaf tobacco without pay
ment OF q tax This is the so-cale5
night rider" provision Under existing
law the farmers claim 70 have been az
the mercy OF The tobacco trust They
could not sell thel- products independent
~. and The tobacco trust constituted prac-
ucally their entlre market
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
EoUsE WIZ MEET TODAY.
Large Number Of Representatives
Return TO Duty In Washington.

Large Number Of Representatives
Return TO Duty In Washington.
For the first time In many weeks a
quorum confronted Speaker Cannon when
the House was called 10 order yesterday.
Word was sent out last week By Repub-
lean Whip Dwight that the Senate
was about to finish its labors on the
tariff bill, and members were urged 70 be
in their seats when the House met Dem
ocrats were also summoned back TO
Washington, and when the Speaker 5
gavel fell at noon nearly every seat was
occupied.
Since the House met last Monday Rep
resentative Cushman. OF washington. had
passed away. and a reference was made
to his death In the prayer OF Chaplain
Couden. The House vas in session but a
few moments, adjournment being taken
out OF respect 10 the memory OF Mr..
Cushman.
on motion Of Representative DalzeI, Of
Pennsylvania, a resolution was adopted
providing that the House until further
notice should meet every day at noon.
When the tariff bill was passed in April
an order was entered providing for meet
ings OF the House Mondays and Thurs
days. The expectation is that the meas
ure will be returned BY the Senate to-
day There viii be no delay in the
House. Immediately upon the receipt OF
the measure a rule viii be reported pro
vidinE that the Senate amendments be
disagreed 70 and the bill sent 20 confer
e-ce.
A bill was introduced IN the House
yesterday by Representative Palmer. OF
Pennsylvania, so amending the national
bank act as 70 permit national banks 70
make loans on real estate.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
STRIKE BREAKERS RAISED.
Tin Plate Workers ORered SI2 q
Day nt Pittsburg.

Pittsburg. July S-Ohcials OF the Amer
lean Sheet Tin Plate Company to-day be-
gan Offering a straight wage OF So a
day TO workmen who would assist IN
breaking the strike now on at fourteen
mills controlled b. this branch OF the
United States steel Corporation. Many
men were employed at this rate. which IS
little more than twice the wages OF
the workers now on strike. The strikers
say the employers have not got any ex-
pert tin plate workers yet.
Not q little anxiety has been caused
IN the Pittsburg district by the announce
ment by the Steel Corporation that It pur-
poses TO erect a S5oi00o.OO0 tin plate plant
at Gary. Ind II this is true II viii surely
mean the dismantliug OF many OF the
mills IN the PittsbUrg district. as has
been threatened since the strike began
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
DIED.

Thursday. July s. 1909. az
the residence Of her son-in-law, J.
Lyon King. 102I Lamont street north
west, RACHEL c. NORRIS. widow OF
William Lse Norris. Of LibertytCwn,
Frederick County. Nd. aged seventy
seven years
Funeral at Libertytown. Nd. Saturday,
July 10 CFrecerick County. Nd, pa
perS please COpy)
SANFORD-Ou Wednesday, July Z. 1903.
ar S-tI p m. after brief Illness
MARGARETE T. beloved wife OF
Washington Sanford. aged fOrty-dve
years.
Funeral from her late residence. $50 y
street southwest. Monday. July p az
g. m Relatives ard friends respect
fully invited 70 attend
STURGIS-On Thursday evening. July s,
1909 after g lingering illness. NARY
LOUISE, wife Of John r. Scurgis.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
OFFICIAL HELD FOR THEFT.
Postmaster Who Abscond-
ed with 81 800 Is Arrested.

San Juan, Porto Rico, July S.-Jose An
tonic Gaudier. assistant postmaster at
MayagUez, who absconded June Is with
$500 in postal funds. was arrested on
disembarking AZ Santo Domingo yester-
day. United States Marshal Harry Hub
bard having cablsd Col Pulliarn, col
lector at that place, OF Gaudiers fight
There is no extradition treaty between
SantO Domingo and the United States,
bat the Dominican government is dispos-
ed 10 hold Gaudier and deliver him 10
the proper authorities II the case is taken
up by the State Department az Washing
ton. which has been notified OF the facts
-Four officers and eleven Enlisted men Of
the Porto Rico regiment who are crack
shots sailed yesterday on the steamer
Coamo for New York They will take
part IN the shooting contests at Fort
Niagara
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
Eniored q Barn Danee.

A notably large crowd journeyed to
Glen Echo Park last night 70 enjoy the
barn dance contest, which came on ac-
cording 10 schedule. At Io.50 O'Clock the
contest dancers took the floor. The
Judges. Nessrs- Dorsey. Brown. and Dod-
son. after consultation. decided the palm
OF victory should go 10 z. n. WilkersOn
and Mss NJ Essex Each received gold
medal. second honors went 20 Earl
Ready and Miss Edna Ready.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
POTASH SYNDICATE RENEWED.
American Interests Wen SatfEhed
with Results.

Berlin. July s-The potash syndicsts
has been renewed for FIVE years. The
SoIlstedt Nine, which IS largely owned By
the American fertilizer group. Is not yet
included f. the syndicate. but probably
VIII be shortly. A representative OF ths
American group said tonight the group
vas satisfied. as 4 had contracted FOR
more tonnage this year than az any pre-
viOus meeting OF the syndicate
Il is clear, however. that they failed in
an attempt 20 influence prices, and 81
though they bought considerably. perhaps
10 ths extent OF 100000. they are sttu
subject 70 the syn6icate's -atez-
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
NEW WORKERS PLAN CAUCUS.
Republican Representative VIII
Discuss Corporation Tax Tonight.

The Republican members Of the New
York delegation VIII hold a caucus to-
night 20 determine their attitude on the
tax on corporations when It comes up for
consideration in the House There IS a
division Of opinion on this subject among
the New Workers. although the amend
ment is largely the work Of Senator Root.
Some Of the New Workers are bitterly
opposed 70 IT, especially since the mod
fcation by the Senate removing the ex-
empuon Of holding companies from taxa
ton. Some OF them claim that this change
IN the amendment viii result in double
taxation in many instances. and is fer
that reason unjust.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
rnr1ns Initfate nIemher.-

Washington Aerio. No 125. Fraternal
Order OF Eagles, at a special meeting last
night initiated a class Of forty members.
Grand President Robert Lee Montague
directed the work.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
Police Chief Removed.

Rome. July S-The head OF the police
al Palermo has been relieved o. the
duties of his ofice. His removal Is At
tribUted 70 his failure 20 efficiently pro
tect PetrOsino. the New York detective
who was murdered AZ Palermo
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
COLLIER NERO STUCK FAST.
Eight Ships and Tugs FaiI to Move
Vessel

Newport, R I, July Sin the opinion
OF John Arbuckle. after making an In
speetion with his assistants Of the
stranded collier Nero to-day. the boat is
IN just as bad situation as the cruiser
Yankee was on Hen and Chickens Reef.
he informed the Secretary OF the Navy
TO this effect tonight. also that he had
had eight ships and tugs haul on the
stranded boat, but was unable to move
her.
Mr. Arbuckle Is, however confident Of
saving the collier, providing he is per-
nitted 20 use the same met lods as were
employed on the cruiser Yankee.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09

When you have lost OF found anything.
telephone an advertisement to The Wash
ington Herald, and bill win be sent you
81 J cent q word.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09

While you think OF II. telephone your
Want Ad. to The Washington Herald,
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
CORPORATION TAX
PROMPTLY ADOPTED
Senate Votes Down Amend
ments to Measure.
TOBACCO TAX IS ATTACKED

Despite PIeadings Of Democrats, FL
nance Committees Schedule Is
Adopted with Bradley Amendment.
Bailey Warns Republicans of over
confidence in Pleading.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
DEFENDS HIS VOTE
BeYeridge OppOsesTariff Bill
with Insurgents.
PROMISE TO PEOPLE SACRED

Indiana Statesman Claims His Party
Elected Taft on the Assurance that
the TnriR Would BE Revised Down
ward, Which Was Battle Cry-Pro-
lection Policy OF the Party.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
BUSINESS NOTICES
PLAYS

PLAYS
Read and fully criticised. Productions
guaranteed II manuscripts warrant
PRESTON GIBSON,
Colorado Building
The Washington herald., 1909-07-09
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.

GEORGE P. ZURH0RST,
3OI East Capitol Street
,. WILLIAH LEE, Funeral DfrectoH
and Enb1lmsr. LiTg-T n connection Counodi1zz
Chapel and Modern Creuatoriun Nodess pricsA
- PernsyiEanis ava ~ relsD1ore dnz- -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-19
GLOBE SIGHTS.
[From the Atchison Globe.I

No witness ever has a satisfactory
memory; it is either no good, or too
good.
We can usually tell by mans
whistle whether his schemes are go
ing good or bad.
Every small town believes it is en-
titled to depot as large as the one
at ST. Louis.
No quarreIsome man ever made a
success of any important or worthy
undertaking.
1t is discouraging to fairness and
gentility that kickers receive more for
10 cents than nice men.
Other men may profit by good luck,
but every man admits his own success
is due to his rare good judgment.
There is a tradition that a barn
must always be painted red. Ever
see a barn painted any other color?
There is no woman so destitute
that women do not abuse her if she
does not buy mourning when a reIa-
tive dies.
The trouble In the world is nearly
all due to the fact that one-half of
the people are men, and the other
half women.
Only one person in twenty has the
gift of being a satisfactory guest; the
remaining nineteen should remain at
home more
If you are going anywhere, and
have anything to do when you get
there, hurry along; don't waste so
much time on the way.
The trouble with a woman pretend
ing to believe her husband when he
tells a falsehood is that he is encour-
aged, instead of being shamed.
Every pair of scales seems a thief
to the man who buys, and the man
who sells: in the first case, they
weigh too much, and in the second,
not enough.
When you know man who is trav-
cling fast pace. collect what he
owes you; he will inevitably go to
pieces. There never was an excep-
ton to this rule, and there never will
be-
An alarming number of young girls
wear glasses. In addition to spelling
their looks, it makes life a burden to
young men; it is no pleasure to look
into a pair of glasses when one is
making love.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-19
JAYHAWKER JOTS

The salina Journal withholds
credit to Job until Job returns to
life and tries out on the Salina street
car service.
A farm hand died near Lawrence
recently of the heat. The wonder is,
thinks the Emporia Gazette, that so
many live through it.
An old colored man said to the
Pratt Union, its de howlin' dog dat
gifts de bootjack th'owed at him, and
de worl got mo sympathy TO de
feIlah wot's howlin'."
Attention is called by the Garden
City Telegram to the fact that almOs
the only county in the state that has
no chautauqua assembly is Chau-
tauqua county. oh, we'll! There is
nothing in a name, anyhow.
1.-THE editor of this paper" says
Conner Davies of the Concordia Kan
san, "has a holy horror of snakes
not that we have ever wrestled with
them in reality or notwithstanding
to have one around. Some mullet-
headed yawp we never saw before
and don't care ever to see again,
showed a rubber snake, with never
ending wiggle, up against our neck
during the time the big crowd was in
town July s. Now what we want to
know is this: Was that joke, which
we are not smart enough to under
stand, or was it justification for being
about it? What is the
ethics of this celebration business
anyway? The fellow must have en-
joyed that sort of thing. but how did
he know we enjoyed it? What right
has a stranger to play pranks on a
person he never saw before? Fact Is
we didn't get mad about five were
so well pleased to realize that we es-
capped throwing a fit. Still. we are in
doubt as to our duty in the matter
whether it was to laugh at the joke,
which was no joke at all to us. or
whether to take a chance of being
licked to boot. by hitting the fellow
the best punch we have"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-19
QUAKER fluctuations.

IFrom the Philadelphia Record.l
No man feels that he has a right to
be left.
Giving advice is the best thing some
people do.
Brevity is the soul Of wit. but there
is really no fun In being short.
Many a fellows aim in life seems 70
be to enlarge his sphere Of usefulness.
There are times when even the man
with expensive tastes feels pretty
cheap.
There's always room for one more"
is the favorite motto Of the boozer.
About the time a girl begins to lose
interest in dolls she turns her attention.
to dollars.
The worst thing about the man who
is always losing his temper is that ne
fnds II again.
About the only chance some Of M
have TO count our chickens is before
they are Matched
.All things come to those who wait o,
quoted the Wise Guy. Yes. but thev
viii come sooner If you are too busy
20 wait for them" added the Simple
Mug.