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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-07-29
A Poser for Pop.

"Papa!"
ayes, WILLIE
Papa, when the cannibals eat a
man do they save his Adams apple
ur dessert?"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-07-29
Studies In Temperament.

Don't you think that a man Is
lucky to have a good disposition"
"1'r not sure" answered Mr.. Sirius
Barker. Sometimes we confuse the
cause with the effects. A man is
likely to have good disposition be-
cause he is lucky"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-07-29
Black Fox Killed in Nome Street.

Black FOX Killed n Nome Street.
A black fox with pelt worth $500,
driven from the hills by the extreme
cold, was killed on the streets of
Nome last week.
The animal was chased by hundreds
of Nome citizens and finally its pelt
fell 10 ,enderfoot prospector.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-07-29
Can You Beat III

She-I always begin novel in the
middle.
He-Why do you do that?
she-Then I have two problems to
get excited overflow the story will
end and how it will begin,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-07-29
For April Near.

give an idea for new overcoat to
be called the New England"
whats 1t like?"
zone side is fur. the other side
linen duster."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-07-29
Years.

Years.
Stella-Some people don't fnov
when they are we'll of.
Bella-And some don't know theu
hey are we'll on.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
THOROUGH INVESTIGATION
 OF THE CUSTOMS SERVICE
Needed as Result of Sugar Frauds at
 Nsw York Port.

Washington, Dec. 7.-While the irn- pression seems to prevail among mem bers of congress that there should be a thorough investigation of the cus- toms service as the result of sugar frauds discovered at the port of New York, there seems to be no disposition to take the matter out of the hands of the treasury department and the de- partment of justice.
 The three resolutions bearing upon this subject introduced in the house yesterday were referred to the com- mittee on rules.
 Representative Campbell of Kansas had conversation with Attorney Gen eral Wickershain today concerning his resolution, and the attorney general emphasized the desire expressed by the president in his message today to congress that he should keep hands off at present"
 MT. Campbell assured MT. Wicker sham that there was no desire on the part of himself or other members to interfere with the work of the execu- tive departments.
 Probe the campaign contributions of the so-called sugar trust and show who gave, and how much, in effect is the direction in a bill introduced today by Representative Gillespie of Texas. It call for an investigation by a joint congressional committee into, the sugar frauds that have caused an upheaval in the New York customs house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
SOMEBODY BLUNDERED,
 BIG SENSATION CREATED.
Premature Release of Report sf See
 retary of the Treasury.

washington, Dec. 7.-Senator Root of New York, presiding in the senate today in the temporary absence of Vice President Sherman, created, all unknown to himself, among the news paper men, sensation. the effects Of which were even International. Copies oe the annual report of the secretary of the treasury were in the hands of the newspapers throughout thls coun- try and in Europe. to be held in con- fdence for publication tomorrow af- ternoon. The report itself was still unsigned, on the desk of Secretary MacVeagh in the treasury building.
 By some means as yet undectphered, two printed copies of the report found their way to the desk of the president of the senate.
 Mir. Root is past master in the art of despatching routine business in the senate, and he deftly handed the treas ury report over the desk with the routine announcement customary in such cases. Instantly the keen cared reporters on the senate floor flashed to the wires the news that the report had become a public document and the release" was clicked off to Chicago, San Francisco, New York and Europe
 It was well nigh two hours before the fact that a bfunder had been made was realized. Upon Secretary Mac Veagh's insistence an effort was made to recall the release, but he soon came to appreciate that the mischief was in fact irreparable and consented to waive the technicality. The release there fore was confirmed.
 An amusing feature of the mixup lies in the fact that the report should not have been handed down in the senate at all, since in accordance with law 1t Is addressed only to the speaker of the house of representatives,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
OPPOSED PRESIDENT SHELDON
 CRITICALLY ILL AT HOTEL.
Little Chance for Recovery, Members
 of Family Say.

Greenwich, Conn, Dec. 7.-Communi- cation with George P. Sheldon, the de- posed president of the Phenix Insur- ance company of New York, concerning the affairs of that company, is impos- sible, owing to his critical illness. MT. Sheldon and his wife and daughters occupy rooms in the Naples hotel, where the family has lived for a year and where MT. Sheldon is now under the care of physicians and nurses. One of the daughters, Mrs. Thomas B. Wells, said today that no member of his family was acquainted with MT. Sheldon's business affairs, and that he was too dangerously i'll to talk about the affairs of the insurance company.
 MT. Sheldon fell i'll from ptomaine poisoning six weeks ago, after eating scallops at the Apawamis club in Rye. This soon developed into inflammation of the muscle tissues of the heart. Chances of MT. Sheldon's recovery are slender. Mrs. Wells said that at times her father seemed irrational.
 Members of the family first learned of the charges against the management of the Phenix Insurance company last night. They said no lawyer had been retained to act for the family in the in surance case.
 MT. Sheldon has lived in Greenwich for several years. and has been a pop ular member of the community. He was one of the founders of the Green wich Country club, which is composed mainly of New York business men.
 we feel that there is no-chance for father to live" said George F. Sheldon, Jr., tonight, at the Sheldon home.
 Dr. Klein, the family physician, said MT. Sheldon's condition had not chang ed and the outcome of his illness was still very doubtful.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
SHORT SUGAR WEIGHT.
One Welgher Said He Was Too Smart
 to Get Caught.

New York, Dec. 7.-Testimony given today at the trial of six former em- ployes of the American Sugar Refin- ing company, charged with defraud- ing the government by underweighing. showed that w. B. Thomas. president of the company, had made an effort to assist the prosecution by calling at least one witness to his office and in- structing him to tell all he knew con cerning the alleged frauds.
 John H. Thompson, who had charge of the sugar import business in the main office of the company, swore that MT. Thomas had given him such in- structions yesterday in the presence of a representative from the attorney generals office. The government cail- ed additional witnesses today to show the alleged crooked work of the scales on the Williamsburg docks of the com pany. Thompson testified that he had spoken to Oliver Spitzer, former dock superintendent, and one of the six de- fendants, about the apparent short weights. Spitzer had replied, he said. that he was "too smart to get caught"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
CONGRESS @oUT OF WORK" ..s,.ssaADJouRNE1 UNTIL FRIDAY. Presidents Message, Resea-Rspubliean
 and Democratic Comment.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Having assem- b1ed and received the presidents an nual message (printed elsewhere in fulD, congress today found itself lit- orally "out of york; and as a conse- quence both houses adjourned until Friday. If in the meantime some of the various committees fail to provide something to do, adjournment will be taken until Monday next.
 The reading of the message con- stunned about an hour and half of the time of each house today.
 The republicans seemed to agree that it was as satisfactory a docu- ment as the president could prepare and remain consistent with the party's campaign pledges. The democrats approved of the presidents efforts to economize, but deprecated his sugges- tton that the Monroe doctrine had practically become obsolete.
 In both the house and the senate the message was subjected to the most careful scrutiny and while the mem bers paid little attention to the per- functory reading of it by the clerks they buried their heads between it's pages and digested as much of 1t as they could at one reading.
 Following the custom, the message was referred to the committee of the whole by both branches to be pre- pared for 'vivisection" by the various committees whose business it is to deal with the subjects discussed by the president in his message.
 The senate after brief executive session adjourned at 2.30 o'clock out of respect to the memory of Repre- sentatives De Armond of Missouri and Lassiter of Virginia.
 The house had adjourned at 1.54 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
NATIVE WINES BETTER
 THAN WHISkEY OR BEER.
American Wine Growers Convention
 Discuss the Matter.

New York, Dec. 7-The problem of educating the American public to in- dulge. in native wines in preference to whiskey and beer came up for dis cussion today at the opening of the sixth annual convention of the Amer ican Wine Growers association.
 "The American people are not wine drinkers said I. J. Vance. secretary of the association, because they have not been educated to appreciate the value of wine consumption and be- cause they have been. unable to get imported wines at reasonable price"
 Incidentally, w. E. Hildreth, presi- dent of the association, said the tide of prohibition was turning, in that the people were becoming more sem sfble with the understanding that it was better to take a drink honestly than to be a hypocrite and a law breaker.''
 A resolution was adopted requesting Representative J. Sloat Fassett of this state to re-introduce in congress the Fassett pure wine bill. Members of the association agreed to ask their respective congressman to support the measure. President Hildreth was re- elected, as were all other officers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
REPUBLIC OF HONDURAS
 UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
Armed Invasion Expected-state De-
 partmentS SO Notified.

Washington. Dec. 1.-The govern ment of Honduras, experimenting an armed invasion, has proclaimed martial law throughout the republic. This in formation reached the state depart ment today, but no indication was giv- en as to the source from which the in- vasion was expected.
 It is believed, however, that Manuel Bonilla, former president of Honduras, who was deposed by President Davil- la, through the help of Zelaya, may be taking advantage of the situation in Nicaragua to seek revenge. For some time it has been suspenced among Central Americans that Davilla was in sympathy with Zelaya in his effrts to crush the revolution under Estrada, and it is thought that Bonilla's threat ened invasion of Honduras at this time would serve the double purpose of pre- venting any aid being given Zelaya and at the same time render possible the overthrow of the Davilla govern ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
Freight Moving
 Satisfactorily
BUT NOT NORMAL CONDITIONS
 AT ALL POINTS.
ENVIRONMENTS STRIKE CONDITIONS
As Found in Personal Inspection Tour Tuesday by Prominent Jobbers and Manufacturers of St. Paul.

St. Paul, Minn.,. Dec. 7.-Fifteen prominent jobbers and manufacturers, constituting a committee of the Job bers' Union and Manufacturers of St. Paul, today made personal inspection of the terminals and transfer stations in and about the Twin City for the purpose of ascertaining for themselves the actual conditions as result of the switchmen's strike.
 Goods May Be Freely Ordered.
 After a tour in private car, the committee gave out statement to the effect that "the freight is being moved in very satisfactory manner, and al- though normal conditions do not pre- vail at all points a volume of business above normal was being handled at some points,"
 The statement concludes: we feel Justified, therefore, in announcing to our customers throughout the entire northwest that they may order goods freely without fear of serious delay"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
sEc'Y MAcvEAeH's REPORT.
Treasury Estimates Show Department
 conomics-PoIicies Outlined.

Washington. Dec. 7-The annual re- port of the secretary of the treasury, Franklin Macveagh, was presented in the house of representatives this aft ernoon. It gave the usual detailed statement of the treasury operations for the current fiscal year and the es- inmates for 1911. The estimates show the administration policy of retrench- ment.
 The report discusses, among other things. means for meeting deficits. a proposed increase on bank tax circula- ton based on bonds bearing more than z per cent. interest; Panama bond is- sue. and rehabilitation of the customs service, in consequence of the sugar fraud exposures.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
TAMMANY HALL LEADER
 coNFERs WITH MAYoR-ELEcT.
Appointments to Be Made Were Dis
 - cussed, It Is Believed.

New York, Dec. N.--4Charles F. Mur- phy, leader of Tammany Hall, motored over to Brooklyn today for what is said to be the first conference that he has held with William J.. Gaynor, mayor-elect of Greater New York. AL though neither MT. Murphy nor Judge Gaynor confirmed or denied the report Of the conference. 1t was generally be- lieved in political circles that the two discussed the appointments that are to be made in the new city administra- tfon.
 The new mayors decision as previ- ously announced that he would not take the '9bosses' into consideration in making appointments caused con- siderable anxiety in Tammany circles and news of the conference today ere ated some hope that he had agreed to abide more or less by the Tammany slate as selected. His stand in the matter, however, is said to be that he wild agree to appointments only when he has satisfied himself that the ap- pointees are capable.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
ELECTIONS IN FOURTEEN
 MASSACHUSETTS, CITIES
Reaction of the Wave of Prohibition
 in Four of Them.

Boston. Dec. "A reaction of the wave of prohibition which last year swept over the commonwealth of Mas sHchusetts, today in the elections of fourteen cities, sent four of them, Fall River. New Bedford, Marlboro and Gloucester, back into the license col- umn, while Haverhill alone, by close vote, turned over to no-ncense. In New Bedford the license majority was 2,341, and in Fall River 2,15S. Fitch burg, Lawrence. Northampton, Pitts field, Springfield and Taunton remain in the license column, while Brockton, Quincy and Waltham continue no-li- cense as a result of the days voting.
 The most notable turnover in the mayoralty contests was at Springfield which for the first time since 1901 elected a democratic mayor Edward H. Lathrop, defeating William E. Sam derson, republican candidate for a fourth term. In six cities the mayors secured re-elections, M. Fred O'Con- nel independent, being reelected at Fitchburg: William P. White, repub- lican, at Lawrence; Henry H. Parsons Ono party designation) at Gloucester; William H. MacInnis, democrat. at Pittsfeld; William T. Shea, democrat, Quincy; and B. Walker, republican, at Waltham.
 William H. Clifford, independent democrat, for four years an unsuc- cessful candidate, was elected mayor of Brockton by a close vote. J. J. Saughnessy, democrat, was elected at Marlboro and Calvin Coolidge, repub- lican, at Northampton. William s. Woods Ono party designation) was ap- parently elected at Taunton by thirty votes over Mayor Edgar L. Crossman, but the latter announced his intention of asking f0r rPc0n0f
 Charles s. Ashley, who has conduct ed sixteen campaigns for mayor in New Bedford. was elected for his four teenth term by comfortable major ity.
 Springfield voted for a two-year term instead of one for mayor and citv treasurer
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
TRAINMEN GET INCREASE
 OF FIFTEEN PER CENT.
Telegraph Operators Decline Offer of
 lncrease-Michiuan Central Road.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 7.-In regard to a report emanating from Lansing, Mich, today, that the Michigan Gen. tral railroad had increased the wages of its trainmen and telegraph opera tors General Supt. s. W. Brown of the company said:
 'The conductors and brakemen were given an increase of approximately 15 per cent. several weeks ago. The negotiations with the men extended till nearly the last of Osctober. but the increase was made effective De- tober 1.
 "The operators were also offered an increase that affected fifty offices on our lines, but they declined the offer and are trying to arrange an inter view with General Manager R. H. LHommedieu."
 At the general superintendent's of- fee of the Pere. Marquette road this afternoon it was stated that the teleg raphers received a five per cent. in- crease September 1, that the firemen have closed negotiations for a five to seven per cent. increase, effective De- cember 15, and that the trainmen. switchmen. boilermakers. machinists and enginemen have almost completed negotiations that look promising for an increase on January 1.
 Chicago, Dec. 7.@The demand of the Photographers. for an increase of ten Illinois Central Railroad company and affiliated with the Order of Railroad Telegrapehs, for an increase of ten per cent. in wages, was refused here today by the officials of the road.
 At the request of the railroad off, cials 1t was agreed to submit the mat ter of the increase in wages to the mediation of Chairman Knapp of the interstate commerce commission and Federal Labor Commissioner Neill. Teiegrams were sent to the mediators, acquainting them with the action of the teIegraphers and the officials.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
PRESIDENT TAFT's GAG
 LoosENED A LITTLE.
Chiefs of Bureaus Now Allowed to
 Talk to Conareesmen.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Secretary Dick inson loosened the gag which Presi- dent Taft put in the mouths of chiefs of bureaus last week, by issuing an interpretation of the presidential or der that allows the chiefs to talk lit- tie to congressman, should they drop around their offices.
 For instance, Secretary Dickinson informed the bureau chiefs in his de- pertinent that they could respond di- rectly to any request from representa- lives or senators for any information on all ordinary and routine matters pertaining exclusively to their respec- tive offices.
 Information, however, bearing on questions of policy or important or unusual matters, or of character which sound judgment would mediate as coming properly within the discre- tion of the head of the department should not be given out until after con- suIation with the head of the depart ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
TRIAL POSTPONED.
Big Four EmbezzIer Given Time to
 Wind Up His Business.

Cincinnati, Ohio. Dec 7-CharIes L.. Warriner, indicted in connection with the dsfalcation of $643, 900 from the Big Four railroad, will not be brought to trial before next year. It had been the intention of Prosecutor Hunt to have the case called next week, but today Mariners attorneys obtained a post ponement of thirty days so that War riner could wind up his business before trial.
 Considerable interest was aroused today by the announcement that R. M. Huddlestone of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad had been made general auditor of the entire New York Central system At the Big Four headquarters. however, it was said that the appointment had nothing to do with the Warriner shortage.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08
500 loops
 Remain on Duty
ABOUT THE PREMISES OF THE
 AETNA STANDARD PLANT.
TIN PLATE STRIKE ARBITRATION
Sentries Posted Along Ohio River to Guard Against Invasion from West Virginia Shores

Bridgeport. Ohio. Dec. !. - The strike of the employees at the Aetna Standard plant of the American Sheet and Tin Plate company, which thus far has caused the serious injury of half dozen men, the calling out of fifteen hundred state soldiers and an estimated loss to the workers, plant owners and the state of over s10o.o00, reduced itself tonight into a waiting game.
 Arbitration Talk.
 It is now generally believed that, before the week Is out, the strike question will be arbitrated and terms reached whereby the former employees of the company. who are all members of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Sheet and Plate Workers, will return to their old jobs under condi- tions suitable to all concerned.
 Vice President Lewis of the Anal gamated association intimated tonight that he had been approached with overtures for an arbitration of the strike disagreements. Officials of the American company deny such over lures have been made.
 Officials of the American Sheet and Tin Plate company conferred with the home office in Plttsburg today, dis eussing three propositions to end the strike. What was decided at the meet ing of the officials in Pittsburg was not made public.
 Precautions Against Invasion.
 But six hundred troops remain here. General Speaks tonight posted sem tries along the Ohio river to guard against strikers invasion from the West Virginia shores.
 Tin Mills May Be DismantIed.
 Bridgeport, Ohio Dec. 7.-District Manager c. A. Robinson of the Amsri- can Sheet and Tin Plate company left for New York tonight to confer with the United States Steel corporation heads. It Is reported Mir. Robinson favors the dismantling of the tin mills here and will urge this plan to end the labor troubles.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-08

New York, Dec, 7-Acting upon the recommendations of H. O. Hotchkiss, state superintendent of insurance, whose preliminary report issued yes 9erday, alleged extraordinary irregu- aarities in the manage of the Phenix (Fire) Insurance company of Brook 5yn. under it's nov> deposed president, George P. Sheldon, the district attor- ney's office began an investigation be- fore the grand jury today.
 Larceny Indictment.
 Four witnesses were examined by Assistant District Attorney Mott, all of them former business associates of Mir. Sheldon. Others are to be ex- amined tomorrow. Lawyers who are following the case. point out that the first matter to be investigated will be fin connection with alleged specific ir- regular acts in the use of the com pany's funds by fits former president. And if any indictment is found, it is said, 1t will be upon charge of lar ceny.
 Edwin H. Carter. connected with a brokerage firm of this city, with which Sheldon is said to have dealt, was one of the witnesses before the grand jury today. R. T. Doremus, receiving note teller of a bank; Charles F. Coster, secretary of the Phenix company of Brooklyn, and Frederick Cutter, book keeper in the brokerage firm referred to, also appeared and testified.
 Other Officials Involved.
 Henry Evans, president of the Con- tinental Insurance company, who to- day was elected chairman of the ex- ecutive committee of the Phenix com pany of Brooklyn, intimated that other officials besides President Sheldon may be deposed as a result of the disclos- ures.
 Mir Evans added, however. that the Phenix company of Brooklyn was sound and stockholders need have no fear in that respect.
 Business Will Be Continued.
 E. W. T.. Gray, the newly elected president, was in charge at the offices of the company today. MT. Gray said