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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
Find Artist in the Street.

RACINE, Wis, Sept. 9.-GeOrge
Paine, at one time a noted artist of
Wisconsin, was found on the streets here
under the influence of liquor and NOR
phine He had just been released from
Waupun prison, where he served year
on the charge of burglary. and he wore
the prison regulation clothes. He said
that he was sent up for breaking into a
saloon and stealing whisky. Paine is 80
years old, and admits that he has no
friends, no home and no means. For
five days he Will remain in the county
Jail
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
WELLMAN ABANDONS TRIP.
Chicago Journalist Orders Return of His
DlEgible Balloon

CHRISTIANIA, Sept. 9.-The spe-
cal dispatch from Tromso to the Aften
Poster, says that Walter Wellman has
instructed his agent to arrange for the
return of all the explorers property from
Virgo bay, Spitzebergen, as well as the
three men who were TO have spent the
winter there. II is understood that Mr.
Wellman has abandoned his plans for
reaching the north pole by airship foE
next year.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
Straighten Tax Controversy.

MADISON, Wis. Sept. 9.-The state
tax commission has two sets of agents
at work. one in Iron county and one in
Waukesha county, to determine the val
ne OF property III the various assessment
districts with view to finding a fair
equaliza ton among the districts The
action of the tax commission is in &C
cordance with law and arises out of
made of unequal assessment
in some districts TO the injury of others.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
sYOUNG GRIFFO' INSANE.
Arthur Griffith, One of the Best OF
LigkJweighCs, Mentally Unbal-
EnceG, Says Court

i CHICAGO. H.. Sept. 9-Arthur
Gr;tuth, known u the prize ring as
Young Critic" and who was reckoned
Among the best of the lghtweights. was
adiudged insane in court here today
The former prize fighter has been under
restraint before
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
HE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE,
Man Endeavors to Kill Himself with
Sharp Instrument Wherewlth He
Pierces Breast.

Gunder Gundermann, 500 Third ave
nue., attempted suicide at 1 O'Clock this
afternoon by stabbing himself in the
breast with sharp instrument The
man succeeded in gashing and gouging
himself until he fell to the floor uncon-
scious. Although fearfully cut up his
injuries Will not prove fatal He was
hurried to the Emergency hospital and
will probably recover. lie had not re
gained consciousness up to go O'Clock
this afternoon.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
OH. THEY WILL TAKE THE CANDY.

WILKESBARRE, Pa.o Sept. s.
Prizes are to be given to the girls who
manage in some way to bring young men
to the Sunday school at Christ German
Lutheran church at Hazleton, near here
The prizes are offered by the pastor,
Rev. j. O. Schlenker, who says he is
determined to win back the adult attend
ance at Sunday school. Efforts to get
the young men to come back voluntarily
have not been successful. Mr.. Schlen-
ker has offered to give each girl who
brings two young men to Sunday school
next Sunday a large box of candy.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
PREDICTS SCIENTIFIC QUARREL.
The Zeitung Declares Peary and Cook
VIII Start a Controversy.

MUNICH, Sept. Accommodating on
the remarkable coincidence arising from
the presence at the north pole of both
Commander Peary and DR.. Cook, the
Zeitung today says:
Commander Peary and DIR. Cook are
known to be strong rivals and their dis
covery doubtless will lead to a severe
scientific quarrel in which public opin-
ion probably will support COMMANDER
Peary''
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
B0Y'SLEGSAREBROKEN
Driver Falls from Rig When 1t Collides
with Pole and Is Taken to
FmerQeuCV

Charles KosbaI, 10 years old, driver
for II. y. Liuneman, I'll Biddle street,
was thrown from a rig when it coIiided
with a telegraph pole on Van Buren, and
Biddle streets at 80 o'clock this aft
ernoon. He sustained two broke arms
and was taken to the Emergency hos
pitaI. He lives with his parents at $40
Becher street
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
ALICE WEBB DUKE
SENT TO ASYLUM.
Divorced Wife of Tobacco Magnate
Found Insane-Once Brilliant
and Wealthy.

CHICAGO, Ill, Sept 9.-Alice Webb
Duke, divorced wife Of BrOdie l.. Duke,
the tobacco magnate. was today commit
ted to the Kankakee asylum for the in
sane. The once brilliant and wealthy
bride of Mr.. Duke appeared a complete
mental and physical wreck. Only ten
minutes were required TO impress the jury
with the need of restraint and treatment
for her.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
ORDER FOR BIG PUMPS.
s-ChalneTs Company Will Install Ma
chimes with Capacity of $4,000, 900
Gallons N Chicago

CHICAGO, H., Sept. 81 Especial. ]
The contract for two big pumps for
the Roseland pumping station has been
let after considerable delay to the AIlis-
Chalmers company for $3.50. 800. Each
of the pumps, Which VIII be at least a
year in building. will have capacity of
%, 100000 gallons Of water daily.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
QUAKE IS RECORDED,
Washington Seismographs Feel Earth
Tremors at Distant Point, Prob
ably Aleutian Islands.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. "a
well-defined distant earthquake of mod
crate intensity was recorded by the seis-
mographS of the weather bureau. begin
ming at noon. Seyenty-ffth meridian
time, September 5. The first prelimin-
airy tremors began at 1882 a. H., and
the second at 12:0S:10 p. IN. Total dura-
ton of the earthquake was nearly two
hours The origin of the disturbance is
placed at 1000 miles from Washington.
Weather bureau officials are inclined to
believe that the disturbance was near
the Aleutian islands
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
PEARY's FEAT PLEAsES COOK.
Discovery VIII Confirm His Own Sue
cess He Declares
Sent

COPENHAGEN, Sept. 7.-Copen-
hagen was electrified last night by the
report of Commander Peary's announce
ment that he had reached the North
pole. DR.. Cook was immensely inter
ested, and said: THAT is good news. l
hope Peary did get to the pole. His OBJ
servations and reports on that region
will confirm mine"
Asked if there was any probability of
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
Car Runs Over Foot.

WAUPACA, Wis, Sept. S.-LSpe-
the local electric street railway, while
stepping from the car to a trailer, missed
his footing and fell between the cars,
the wheels Of the trailer passing over
his foot, badly bruising it and mangling
four toes
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
Young Men and Women Wanted.

The doors OF success are open TO those
who attend that popular up-to-date Bust
PEGS College-Hofmann's of Milwaukee
sEyery student placed
To young women: You can earn board
and room and expenses while taking a
shorthand course. To farmer boys who
want TO get an education: Thorough
English and Business courses beginning
October November or December-spe-
cial. three months S25. Address O. A
HoffInann. Prest., Third and State SITS,
milwaukee,. Wis.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10

land of the North pole is to come I'D in
the House of Commons Sir George
Parker has given notice of his intention
of asking Premier Asquith whether this
territory is not considered as belonging
to Canada, and if DR.. Cook has planted
the American flag there, whether or not
this act gives the United States any
right of possession over the region.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
To Sell Frost Assets.

WAUKEGAN, H., Sept. 8.-LSpe-
.ial. 1T is learned that the receivers of
he Chicago & Milwaukee Electric Rail
way company is planning to sell at auc-
hon soon the fine Libertyville Trotting
issocis ton property, which was one OF
A. G. Frost's assets.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10
HAVE CONFIDENCE IN PEARY.
French Geographical Society Believes Dr.
Cooks Story, Too.

L ItLCH O5USIa PI1ICeI SUCItJy btLtVts DIT.
Cooks Story, Too.
PARIS, Sept. THE French Geo
graphical society was notified officially
today by Arctic club of the achieve
ment of Commander Peary- An official
of the society said:
I'VE have full confidence in Com
mander Peary, whose experience, to-
gether with his equipment of modern
instruments and appliances, insures to
the scientific world a rich feast. We do
not doubt DIR. Cook, but we merely say
that Commander Peary's superior outfit
from every standpoint makes it impos-
sible that he should be mistaken"
Commander Peary probably viii be in
vited to lecture in France.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-09-10

ABBOTSFORD-Burgl entered F. B.
Wings drug store Monday. The safe was
wrecked, the windows were broken and
lot of medicine was destroyed but they
did not secure any money.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
Mack for Direct Primary.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 21.-Chairman
Norman E. Mack Of the democratic
national committee in a signed state
ment comes out solidly for direct
nominations in the January number of
The National Monthly. Chairman
Mack says In part:
1.-THE direct primary may make and
unmake political leaders and even
political parties before another year.
1t is possible to stop it in the New
York state legislature at the coming
session, but it will smash the republi-
can party in New York to do 1t. And
by reason of the enemy's condition,
the opportunity for the democracy be-
comes all the greater. The people OK
New York state will have a direct
primary system.
1.-THE average voter wants the direct
primary. II the democracy Of New
York is wise in this day 1t will not
lose this splendid opportunity"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
Hardy AssaIls papers.

washington, Dec. 2l.--Representa-
tie Hardy Of Texas, in addressing the
house in support OF his resolution
asking for the investigation Of printed
charges of corruption of members Of
congress and of the subsidizing OF the
public press in connection with ship
subsidy, vigorously assailed the papers
which he said had printed the charges.
He said that he thought congress
ought not TO allow itself to be be
spattered" without investigating the
subject.
"The public ought to know the ir-
responsible source Of these foul
charges" said Mr.. Hardy. while
have no fear that any member Of con-
gress will be besmirched by an investi-
CATION, do believe that money has
been expended in buying and corrupt
ing the public press to advocate a
measure under the guise of patriotic
devotion to the fiag."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
Man REAPPEARS
AFTER MANY YEARS
BELIEVED TO BE DEAD, RELA-
TIVES COLLECT INSURANCE
HE SUDDENLY RETURNS.

Aberdeen, 8. D., Dec. 21.-The South
Dakota grand lodge, Ancient Order OF
United Worlxmen, is investigating the
sudden temperance Of Henry Chris
topher, a former resident Of Brown
county, long believed to be dead, whose
relatives collected the insurance on .,
policy carried with the Worlxmen, but
who now turns up alive.
In the early sos, Henry Christopher
was employed as clerk in the store
of John d. LAWN, until recently, and
for twenty years, grand recorder Of the
United Workmen, the store being To-
Gated at Columbia, in this (Brown)
county. Later Christophe and his fam
lily moved to California About 1885
Christopher disappeared In 1907 the
Workmen paid the insurance policy to
his beneficiary. his wife, three courts
having adjudged Christopher dead.
A short time ago Christopher, after
an absence of thirteen years, appeared
at the home OF a brother at Fresno,
Cal He refused to say anything in ex-
PLANTATION Of his prolonged absence, but
appeared to be content to take UP the
thread Of existence where he left off
at the time of his disappearance. 1t
| Is understood the Workmen will try
to recover the money paid out on
Christopher's policy, through attach
ing some property the man is said to
own. Christopher's relatives are be-
lieved TO be innocent of any intention
to defraud the order by collecting the
insurance money, and they lost no time
in notifying the South Dakota grand
lodge when Christopher reappeared.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
CLAIM BROKAW
WAS JUSTIFIED
DEFENSE WILL TRY TO PROVE
He HAD RIGHT TO LEAVE
HIS WIFE.

New York. Dec. 2l--stories OF
physical violence have played little
part In the narrative which led UP to
the separation OF Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Gould Brokaw, but second hand evil
dence regarding q chastised nunse
maid. caused anticipations that the
defense today might have other sur
prises OF a similar nature to spring.
When the court met, Mr.. Brokaw
appeared with an array of counsel
and with them was In consultation
with prospective witnesses. Several
of these were servants OF the Brokaw
estates and It was expected that one
or more Of the witnesses would be
called to tell OF other alleged actions
OF Mrs. Brokaw, which the defense
claims, justified Mr.. Brokaw in his at
titude toward his wife which led to
their alienation and starting her pres
ent action for legal separation and
alimony.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
IS
AHEAD OF DOYLE
MAN WHO BROKE CAR
SEAL 10 BOUND OVER TO DIS
TRIcT couRT-PERsIsTs HE
WAS MERELY LOOKING FOR A
PLACE IN WHICH TO SLEEP.

with conclusive evidence against
him, John Doyle. colored was held to
the district court and In default Of
81, 900 bonds was committed to the
Cass county jail where he will be neld
until the next term of court in Jam
uary unless plea Of guilty should
be entered.
1t should be remembered that Doyle
was caught in a Great Northern box
car early Monday morning. The seal
had been broken but he declared that
1t was not with the idea of burglary.
that he was there but rather look
ing for place to sleep. His prelim-
mary hearing was held in the police
court before Judge Martin Ryan this
morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
UNIQUE Event At 4. $.
Kent Literary Society Plans Some
thing New In Way of q
Programme.

Tyris evening at the high school the
Kent Literary society will give one of
their regular programmes. 1t will be
rather unique and new in the line OF
entertainments.
It viii take the nature Of a mono
logue and a pantomine combined. The
bachelor who is about to be married,
muses. to himself upon his early
romances and sweethearts, and as he
talks each one comes in. At the same
time a chorus will sing popular songs.
The scene closes with the bridegroom
greeting his bride, the real old
sweetheart Of his" Earl Turner will
take the part OF the bachelor.
Besides this farce, Susan Martin
will recite the poem, Old Sweethearts
of Mine. The orchestra will render
several selections. The Kent's would
like to see large crowd present.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
The Soul nf Melody.

AS silent as The grove, with tear
filed eyes, loving, sympathetic heart,
with the thought of every loving and
kind act that may have occurred in
your past life, were fully developed in
the hearts of an audience at the Grand
last night, while listening to Mr.. SAM
ford, the master Of melody, sing his
little song. II you are lover of music,
go and hear him. If you are not i'm
pressed to the extent such as 1 was,
then you must be an ignorant from
some savage country where the tom
tom is the chief instrument Of music,
and IL you are not satisfied, will
sharpen your razor for Xmas free of
charge. And, ladies, will sharpen
your scissors under the same condi-
tons. Ben Hart.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
RaIaa 3. 3. Men,s Wanaa.

Easton. Pa, Dec. 21.-Oficials OF the
Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. announced
that an agreement with the locomotive
engineers of the system extending from
Jersey City to Buffalo has been
reached. The passenger engineers run
ming between Jersey City and Easton
are to receive an increase of so cents
a trip, making the pay for the trip
$3.50. One dollar is to be added to the
pay Of the engineers running between
Easton and Syre, making the pay SIS
instead of $14 for the trip. The pusher
engineers will receive 1915 for a ten
hour day instead OF $3.50 for a day of
twelve and a half hours.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
rwo eurIedi one Killed.

Chicago, Dec. 21.--John Klarch, an
employee of the Wisconsin Steel Co.,
was crushed to death here by an
avalanche OF iron ore which slid from
a huge pile at which he was laboring.
Almost simultaneously a similar ac-
cident occurred in the La Sale street
tunnel beneath the Chicago river,
Patrick Sheehan suffering fatal in
turies by being buried beneath a ton
of earth, which caved in upon him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
crswIs rhrouah coId s.rests.

Aberdeen, s. D.. Dec. 21.-John Oh
son, a carpenter, met with distress
full experience, when on returning
from a social gathering late at night,
he fell and fractured his ankle. He
called for assistance, but no one re-
sponded. and he started to crawl on
his hands and knees over the frozen
snow, to a place OF refuge. He crept
to the doors of two houses and
pounded on the door, but could not
attract the attention of the inmates
OF the houses. Finally after crawling
nearly three blocks, and becoming al
most exhausted from exposure and the
pain from his wounded ankle. police
man found him and took him to the
station where his hurts were attended
to.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
Ne olI-Town Goes Dark.

Aberdeen, s. D., Dec. 21.-The little
town Of Bison, the county seat of the
new county OF Perkins in northwestern
South Dakota, is confronted with the
possibility OF remaining in darkness
until the switchmen's strike is settled.
Bison merchants had but a small stock
of kerosene when the strike began,
since when they have been unable to
secure any more, and is feared the
supply win be totally exhausted before
the delayed shipments will get through
Bison is of the railroad, its nearest
shipping point being Lennon, s. d.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
Noties Of Flrst Meetlna Of Creditor

NOGtCG OF FH1b "SSASt4 VI STSOtNN' o
In the District Court Of the United
States for the District of North Da-
kota,
In the matter of Hassen Mehiry,
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the creditors Of Hassen Mehiry
of Fargo, County of Cass and District
aforesaid, a bankrupt;
Notice is hereby given that on De-
cernber 18th, 1909. the said Hassen
Mehiry was duly adjudicated bank
rupt and that the first meeting of his
creditors will be held in the office of
Emerson H. Smith, Referee, over
Commercial Bank, in Fargo N. D., on
December S1st, 1909, at 10 o'clock a.
m, at which time the creditors may
attend, prove their claims, appoint a
trustee, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as may
properly come before such meeting.
Dated, Fargo. N D., December 21st,
1909. EMERSON H. SMITH,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
CLEAR OFF The WALKS
Prisoners in County Jail Help in Keep.
ing Passage Way Clear Around
Courthouse.

Despite the fact that a great deal Of
snow has filled the streets this winter
none has been allowed to tarry on the
walks around the courthouse very long.
Just at this time Deputy Richards has
an Industrious bunch OF men doing
time, and who are more than anxious
to get out and shovel snow for exer-
else. A crew were out again this morn
ing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
AssAlL CITRUS FRUIT RATES.
All important Railroads In Country Are
Concerned.

Washington, Dec. 21.-In q complaint
filed with the interstate commerce COM
mission, the freight rates on citrus
fruits from Pacific coast points to 9TH
or parts of the United States are de-
clared to be excessive, extortionate and
unduly discriminatory. The complaint
was fled by the Arlington Heights
Fruit exchange Of California and about
100 other producers and growers OF
citrus fruits, against the Southern Pa
cific company and 4s5 other carriers.
The list OF railroads includes all OF the
important lines in the United States.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
ADMIRALs TO RETIRE.
Dozen Are to Leave Service on Ae-
count of Age.

Washington, Dec. Gilt has been
announced that a dozen Of the best
known admirals in the navy, who have
grown old in the service of the
United States. will retire about the
first of the year. Rear Admiral Kim
ball, now commanding the American
navy forces in Nicaraguan waters,
will be the first, while Rear Admiral
Arnold, who will be So years old on
Nov. Ia next will be the last to go in
the coming year. Uriel Zebree, the
commander -chief OF the Pacific
fleet, viii retire in February.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
Rall. spread, rraln Wrecked.

Aberdeen, 8. D., Dec, 21.-The Mil
waulxee westbound train from the twin
cities to Aberdeen was wrecked Mon
day morning near Twin Brooks, when
a coach, baggage car and the engine
left the track. No passengers were
injured, but traffic was delayed ten
hours. The accident was due to
spreading rails.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
Drain BOARD Meeting
Contracts Signed and Other Routine
Business Transacted by Surplus
Water Handlers.

A meeting of the Cass county drain
age bord is being held at the court
house today. The signing OF certain
contracts and other routine business
is being wound up before the holidays.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
GOTHAM DEBT IS s1,OOo,oOO,ooo.
New York, Has, However, 100000, 600
In Sinking Funds.

New York, Dec. 21.-The bonded debt
of New York city has now reached q
total amounting to cool billion dol
lars, according to report just issued
by the comptrolle-. This amount,
however, includes more than $500. 00O,-
900 which is held by the city sinking
funds.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21

A marriage license was issued this
morning by Clerk sorenson OF the
county court to Edwin Orlando Col
Her of Lemmonville, Mo-, and Hazel
Glendalin Michels Of Page.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-21
soNI LOSES SUIT OVER CHILD.
Princess De sasan Need Not Consult
Elk. Husband About Tutor.

Paris, Dec.21-The court today de-
cided in favor OF the Princess de Sagan
in the suit instituted by her former
husband, Count Boni de Castellane.
who sought an order compelling the
defendant to appoint q tutor for the
youngest Of their three sons, Jay, who
should be acceptable TO the father
and who should report 20 him Of the
boys progress. Castellane was con-
demned to pay the costs.