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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-13
WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS

Court convened al O'Clock Wed
nesday morning. His Honor Judge J.
r. Wills presiding. States Attorney
Rivers. Sheriff p G. Ramsey. Clerk
$. n. Wienges and other court OH
cials IN their respective positions.
Pete Fleming. who was indicted for
grand larceny. formerly arraigned
and plead not guilty. withdrew his
plea and plead guilty Of petit larceny,
which plea was accepted by the
State.
Murder Case Continued.
The case OF State VI. ID. NJ. David.
son and J. NJ. Kelley. murder. was
continued until the first Monday In
June. owing 20 absence Of material
witnesses for the defense.
Case Of State W.. Duncan Jordan.
murder. was also continued until the
first Monday In June.
Case Of State vs.. Yves Edie. selling
liquor. continued 90 Monday. June T.
y p. m.
State VI. Moore Wright. assault
with intent 10 murder. continued for
the term
State W.. Jimmie Lang. selling
liquor. a mol pross was ordered.
State vs.. Luther Dansby, selling
liquor. placed on absentee docket.
State vs. Sam Williams. selling
liquor. continued for term ON account
Of illness OF defendant.
State W.. Lewis Martin. Cronin Mar
Gin and George Powers. rape. con
tlnued 90 June 10Th.
State W. George Powers. assault
with intent 10 rape, continued until
June 10Th.
Al II O'Clock the jurors were ex'
cused u.:n o. m.
Pete Fleming Sentenced.
Peter Fleming petit larceny, was
.eutruccd 90 pas 500 and costs or
.iz months at hard labor in the coun-
u'
Court took 70 recess until O'Clock.
Afternoon Session.
Court convened at q O'Clock iu tho
afternoon
OIrua II.m0rr. indicted for lar
..r. .m.eurd and plead NOT guilty.
Rosa Lemar.. vito of Outhia Lis-
more. $50. indicted Jointly upon the
... H"r.. Hm falling 40 appear
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-13
DAVIDSON-AELLEY CASE
POSTPONED TO JUNE
Absence Of Material Witnesses Caused This Action.
Other Matters Before Circuit Court.

State vs.. II. Mel Grady. receiving
stolen goods. MOL pressed.
State vs.. r. W. Woods. selling
liquor MOL pressed.
State vs.. Louie Bartlett, selling
liquor. MOL pressed.
State VS.. Tom Williams. carrying
concealed weapons. Ordered TO
county Judge.
Sheriff Ramsey returned the follow
ing venire for the regular panel for
the week: John r. Gilmore. A. Z.
WittstOck, G w. Cauthan. T. r.
Pickett, J. d. Adamson. s. II. Demp-
sey. J. A. Cox, G. w. Harrison. y.
r. Carter. Z. Baird. w. G. Richard
son, J. A. Robertson.
John Hurd. cOlored. indicted for re-
ceiying stolen property. was arraign.
ed and plead not guilty. When asked
II he had employed a lawyer the de-
PENDANT stated that he had employed
counsel
Court took a recess until 2 o'clock
D. IN.
Prisoners In Court.
During the morning session a num-
Der of prisoners were brought into
court, some for the purpose Of con
sulting with their attorneys. others
for arraignment Among them were
Silas Perkins and Henry Richard. col
ored, who were indicted jointly for
the murder of Oliver Cato. another
negro, near Alachua. a few days ago.
Afternoon Session.
When the afternoon session con
vened shortly after two O'Clock, a
good audience was present a num-
Der Of prisoners occupied the prisons
crs' bench. having been brought into
court for arraignment upon various
charges.
By instruction OF the court, Sheriff
Ramsey called the roll OF talesmen
for the yenire 10 form the regular
panel. Juror !. A. Robertson was OK
cused. j. A. Cox was absent, but
responded upon the second calling
The oath was administered and fhC
usual questions propounded by the
court
y. x. Carter was excused ON ac
count Of illness In his family, and W
10. English and A. + Summers were
summoned. Mr. Summers was ex-
cused until noon Tuesday.
Arrangement Of Defendants.
The following defendants were ar
raigned
state vs.. Pate Sims, breaking and
entering a railroad car. Plead not
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-13

3. r. Zetrouer was foreman Of the
jury.
Court took a recess until Q o'clock
Wednesday morning.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-13

we, the jury, find the defend
ants, William BeSley and TRULY
osteen, guilty Of manslauahter.
So say We all. r. =. oRMoND.
Foreman"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-13
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS

from Wednesdays Daily sun:
Court was called TO order at 3
o'clock Tuesday morning, Judge Wills
presiding. and other court officials In
their respective positions.
Henry Richard and Siias Perkins
indicted for murder In first degree.
arraigned and pleaded guilty Of man
slaughter.
Peter Fleming. indicted for grand
larceny, arraigned and plead not
guilt
A motion In case of the State vs..
L. J. Knight. indicted upon two
counts. criminal trespass and larceny.
10 quash the second count. vas de
MED Attorney Horatio Davis argued
in behalf OF the defendant. State At
tar1ey Rivers for the prosecution.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-13

gilty Former similar indictment
lol pressed
State vs. George Powers. assault
sith intent to rape Plead not guilty
State ~. Lewis Martin. Cronin Mar
in and George Powers. rape. Plead
no. guilty
Davidson and Kelley.
The case OF the State ". u. N
davidson and J. NJ. Kelley. charged
Kith the murder OF W. &. Sellars. vas
Introduced. when State Attorney Riv
RS announced ready. Attorney Strip
ing. for the defense. asked for ia
formation as to whether all the State
witnesses were present. 20 which Al
,orney Rivers replied that all were
present except one.
As a number OF witnesses for the
defense were absent. several attach.
ments were issued. and the case was
continued until O'Clock Tuesday
morning.
In the case OF the State vs.. Isiah
Stephens and Lou Stephens. selling
liquor. defendants failed to respond
to their names and bond estreated.
Trap Plead MansIaushtsr.
Chas. Trap. co;ored. indicted for
murder in the first degree. was ar
ra,gned and entered a plea OF man
slaughter
John Hurd. indicted for receiving
stolen goods. was arraigned. and
plead guilty. when the court assess
ed a fine of $40 and costs or sixty
days in Jail.
Court adjourned until O'Clock
Tuesday morning.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-13
Davidson-KelIey Case.

The case Of the State vs.. d. NJ.
Davidson and James ". Kelley.
charged with the murder Of W &.
Scllars. was again called. State an
nounCcd ready. but Attorney Strip
ling. for the defense. stated that two
or three very important witnesses
were siill abseat. but were expected
ON the noon train. and the court was
requested 90 continue case until the
afternoon session. This request was
granted but the court Informed At
torncy Stripping that some positive
decision must be- made al that time.
The case Of the State vs.. Clih At
kinson and John Atkinson. entering
a railroad depot with intent 90 com
init a mlsdemeanor. was introduced
Attorney Halle. for the defense. pre-
sented an affidavit signed by the de-
PENDANTS that certain important and
material Witnesses we're absent. and
difficult 90 obtain az this time and
asked for continuance The court re-
fused the request 90 continue for the
term upon the grounds that the ami
dayit was not sufficient to warrant
same Attorney Halle vas instructed
t1 get fDuo.itluus of Witnesses here
IA. soon a. possible
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-13

nesses for the defense in this case
by instruction OF the court.
Court adjourned until ? O'Clock
p. m.
Afternoon Session.
Court convened at 2 clock.
The case OF the State vs.. David
son and Kelley. murder. was again
called. and as some witnesses had
not yet arrived. the court granted n
continuance. but stated that the case
may be- called Monday afternoon az
y O'Clock. aud State Witnesses were
discharged till that time.
The case OF the State OF Florida
w. Edward Parker. charged with sell
ing liquor In county which had
voted against the sale OF same. was
called. Defendant arTaigned. and
case went 90 trial. after jury had
been sworn -Four Witnesses were
examined By the State. and after
hearing the evidence the jury retired.
and la ten minutes returned a yer
dict OF guilty. Defendant had no at
torney. asking questions Of The wit
nesses himself
Lydia Drake. selling liquor In "A
county voting against the sale 81
same. vas arraigned. A jury Was en-
panelled and sworn. evidence submit
ted. and a verdict OF guilty as charg-
% returned This was smother case
In which defendant had employed no
attorney. and endeavored 20 conduct
the case ~ her own behalf u proved
a rather amusing proceeding. as the
defendant and selfappOlnted "attor-
ney' asked various questions Of the
witnesses.
David Walker, charged with assault
with intent 10 murder. withdrew plea
Of not guilty and entered r plea OF
assault with intent 90 commit man.
slaughter
viii Sparks Arraisned.
The case Of the State So. viii
sparks. colOrcd. about twenty-five
years of age. charged with rape upon
tho person of Russell May Taylor
cuIurrd hsr years old. was called.
IrruHnr uaH aTra.uri and th.
n.Ipan "r nas .mwn,lIod. John
A" Z.f-.r a. o. WIu tnrs %. 49,
l..r... A. u A..m.un. rs o. HmH
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-05-13
Pete Fleming sentenced.

,.mt.aaea oa Page FiycI
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20
Local Happenings.


Miss Rosa Frey left Tuesday
evening for Chicago.
Miss Minna Smith of Aberdeen
is visiting friends in the city.
Confinement cases a specially,
Mrs. Dell Schoolcraft, DO. 44tf.
Andrew Smedley is the proud
purchaser of a new E. M. F. auto.
The rain Monday night cleared
the atmosphere considerably.
Miss Elsie Stokes is visiting her
sister Mrs. Dr. Henry Tillicsh at
Candy, MINI.
DR.. E. C. Fisher has purchased
the r. E. Sterling residence on End
street Sc.
Mrs. L. f. kneedv is visiting
relatives and friends at Webster
City, la.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Alexander
Gnu 1dlililS nave ictul lleu " lIlc
city from Gordon, Wis.
Miss Wess has accepted posi-
ton as stenographer and book
keeper at the Model clothing store.
Mrs. C. l.. Van Alstine of Grand
Forks, Nd, is visiting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. SIX. WAY.
Miss Louise Stokes entertained
the Lucky Seven Saturday after
noon and a very enjoyable time
was spent.
Mrs. E. M. Pope and children
left Tuesday for Northfield, where
they will visit for a couple of
weeks.
Miss Hannah Reinsmith of Wa
SEGA, MIMI. has accepted a posi-
ton as clerk in the waist depart
ment of the Schaller store.
Miss Matte Owsley is acting as
cashier at the Schaller store in
the absence of Miss Mccain who
is taking her summer vacation.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20

You will find the largest line of
trunks, valises and travelling bags
in the state at Mahowald's har-
ness shop. 7tf.
Miss Maize Frances who has
been visiting for the past few days
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. E.
Owsley returned to her home at
White Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Parsons re-
turned to the city Monday from
their trip to Minnesota and Iowa
point after an absence Of three
weeks.
Sydney McMullen sends word
from Seattle, Wash, where he is
now located, that he will be in
this city about the first of next
month. He plans on remaining
here for the winter.
At the chambers session of clr-
cult court Wednesday Judge Mar
Quis granted a divorce to Mrs.
Bertha Stolp from Guy Stolp on
the grounds Of desertion. There
was no contest.
D. F. Jones left Tuesday for
Lead where he goes to attend
state convention of druggists.
During his absence Prof. RAY
Warren will assist in the drug
store.
Mrs. Lawlor, the aged sister of
the late MD. Flint, who has re-
sided in this city for several years.
departed last week for Portland,
Oregon where she will make her
future home.
Ed. Yetter is laid up with
broken leg. He was travelling
with the Norwood tent show COM
pany when heavy pole fell on
him and broke his leg in two
places.
E. c. Amish of Clark is in the
city with plans for new residence
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20
GERHARD BROS. GROCERY

front porch to the police station,
the bankruptcy EcourtE or the.
golden gates in less time than
any other known METHOD
TELL THEM YOU SAW THE Ap
IN THE "NEWS."
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20
lost And FouND

Strayed From my farm two
miles northeast Of Grover on June
18th. one light bay horse pony.
star in forehead and band on left
shoulder with Cross Brand G. ",
Will pay suitable reward for any
information. Peter Scherer r. r
d. 8 Watertown, s. D 5-12)
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20
FOR SALE.

S~s~S~%~~s~s~S~.~~~~~~~~sr
For Sale-A new eight room
house in the east part of the city.
Lot is 100x165 feet. Cityawater in
the street and sewer onlya short
distance. This house was built by
a practical carpenter for his own
use and is put up right. This house
contains eight fine large rooms and
was erected two years ago. This
is an ideal place for a farmer who
wishes to move to Watertown as
the school house is only stones
throw from the property. The
party owning this place is soon 60
ing to remove to the Pacific coast
and desires to dispose of the place
before he departs. 1t will be sold
for almost what it cost to build the
house alone. For further particu-
lars enquire of E. M. Barker at
the Saturday News office. lift.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20

For Sale-A livery barn and
full equipment Of horses and car
riages, also an automobile. Will
sell at yer, reasonable figure or
will rent the building and sell.
the horses and carriages to the
right party. / also have some
choice residence and business lots
which will sell cheap. R. Nc
Intyre, Florence. S. D. (7-8)tf
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20
w A n 7 S
FOR RENT

FOR RENT
For Rent-Sept. 1st.Bs5 room
house, near new schoolhouse on
north side. Inquire at 11S Spicer
street. 9-l2
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20

A little girl, returning from church,
where for the first time she had seon
collection taken mp, SAID: "a man
passed around plate that had some
money on it, but l didn't take any,
That reminds me of story I hear of a.
Sunday school teacher whe asked one of
the boys in her class what the Israelises
did after they crossed the Red Sea. II
Dunno replied the boy, 'but I guess.
they dried themselves" It's like find
ing money to get some of the dried fish
we carry at this time of the year.
Honest, we get them from all parts of
the world, wherever they go down to-
the sea with nets" and they are cheaper
than meat and more strengthening.
especially to your brain. A fellow doesn't.
have to eat whale to become strong
minded if he gets the right kinds Of
dried fish in tins and glass ard such
good stuff as our kippered halibut and
smoked salmon. They're fine.
WILLIE, with
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20

For Sale Household furniture
at a bargain, third st. s. e..
Phone Blue 348. 5tf.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20

For Rent-Two Is cottages at
Pumping station. Greenx5lS. jill.
Davis. 7tf.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20

n For SaleStrictly high grade
surrey in frst5c class order. For sale,
cheap. Enquire FL. F. w. Schaller.
~ VI 81 If. !,
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20

For Sale A complete line Of
restaurant fixtures, for sale or
trade. Four st. Bernard pups six
weeks old. sable with white mark
ings. j. G. Shule, Clark, S. ID. 49tf
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20

For Sale-Heavy work horses
cheap. L. 3. Acrher, Phone Red
465 ct.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20

For Sale Thorobred Rhode Is
land Red cockrels, Matched in Feb
ruary almost full grown. These
cocks are worth from So. 90 to SIS. 0O.
apiece. II you want one now you
can get it for the very low price,
of ST. 90 each. Eugene r. Barker,
GIT s. Maple st, phone red 462. 6tf
To Trade have q good quar-
ter section Of land in Stanley coun-
ty, 10 miles northeast Of Midland
which ! would trade for Water
town city property. Chris Berg,
Castlewood. SD. ((9-1O1 ~
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-08-20

wv q SAokh "! ASo1 SOiiSC III IL
either. Pure healhful toasted
grains, malts, nuts, etc., have
been so cleverly blended as to
give a wonderfully satisfying coffee
taste and flavor. And it's made
in a minute, = too. No tedious 20
to 80 minutes boiling. Forter-
Whooley Grocery Co. I'll 4
j Saturday morning last the
South Dakota rifle team, consisting
of eighteen crack shots. left on d
special Pullman over the st. Louis
for the camp at Perry, o., where
they will take part in rifle contests
with other teams from all over the
union. The boys will remain at
Camp Perry till Sept. ], their ex-
penses being met BY the federal
government. Friday was spent by
the team in cleaning camp, pack
ing the tents and targets for stor-
age during the winter.
Sunday evening an accident oc-
CURED on the road to Stony Point
when the McBath auto driven by
Roy McBath ran into q buggy COM
ing in the opposite direction be-
longing to Z. Il. w hocley. The
accident occurred just where the
road turns north to the point.
Two wheels were torn off the bug.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-07

The latest Partisan novelty in,
watches is one set in a ring to be
worn on the ring finger of the left
hand over the glove.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-07
"The Man
Who Stole
The Earth"
By W. Holt Whffe.
CHAPTER LII.-(Continued.)

Then Strong said: Il observe that
your majesty is making for Paris. II
by this means you think You VIII elude
me. ! fear you are mistaken
The reply he received savored Ct tho
calmly insolent. IL was: He laughs
best who laughs longest. How does
a feeling Of impotence appeal To Mr.
Strong?"
He very coolly made answer: III
does not appeal to him at ALL mas
much as he is not impotent. The life
Of the king of Bahama is in his HANDS
One shell and his majesty would fall
lngloriously to the earth"
True was the reply. but il his
majesty fell. so also would the prin
cess: and that presumably is hardly
Mr.. Strongs desire"
This so angered Strong that he could
have broken the instrument, but he
controlled himself and inquired May
I presume to ask his majesty's des'
t,nation?"
And the answer was: You may. be-
cause his majesty makes no secret OF
L. His destination is Paris q"
Thanks said Strong, rather con
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-07
Pittsburg Orchestra
Gives Fine Concert.

The third concert of the season OF
the Detroit Orchestral association
series was given by the Pittsburg or
chestra under the direction OF that
renowned leader, Emil Paur, in the
Light Guard armory, Tuesday evening.
The usual large number OF subscribers
attended and were amply rewarded
by the excellent program presented
under the baton of Mr.. Paur.
The program opened with the beau
tiful symphony in + fiat by Haydn.
which characterizes the work of the
Fittsburg orchestra Les Preludes,"
symphonic poem by List followed,
this number being a poetic meditation
on the life Of man and makes a strong
appeal to the listener. The "Capriccio
Italien." by Tschaikovsky. fantasia
on Italian songs, was dainty bit, and
Till Eulenspiegels Merry Franks. by
Richard Strauss. intended by Strauss
as n musical joke, is selection null
OF capricious jollity.
The ente act and ballet music from
BiZets Carmen" was full Of color.
and the program closed with the over
ture. TO Wagner's "Rienzi."
Emil Paur and his organization are
great favcrites in Detroit and they
added friends by the performance of
Tuesday evening.
The fourth concert of the series
will he given by the Boston Symphony
orchestra the evening of Jan. %
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-07
DROP WOMAN EMPLOYE
FOR ATTENDING RACES

Los ANGELES. Jan. because
she attended the races. Mrs Sadie
Connolly. stenographer in the Office
of the city attorney, has been ousted
from her job. DIR. ID. w. Edelman..
president of the civil service commis-'
sion, saw her at the track and that
settled her case. -,
Dr. Edelman had heard that certain
women on the civil service list at city
hall were in the habit OF going to the
races in violation of the commissions
orders.
Mrs. Connolly was the only one
found out. She told the commission
she was sorry, and that she did not
know she was violating any rule. But
the commission held that the rule had
been promulgated in the usual way,
and 1t was the business of every civil
service appointee to read the instruc.
tons issued
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-07

trict attorney declare whether he In
tended to put Claudia Hams on the
stand.
mo, I did not"
did you ever try to force your at
tentions on Mrs. Hains?"
Il will allow my client to answer
that question IL the district attorney
will produce Mrs. Hams" repeated Nc
Intyre.
The district attorney made no reply
as he awaited the ruling of the court.
After again explaining his ruling.
Justice Crane sustained the objection.
Did you ask Mrs. Hams If she
would scream If you forced your atten-
ton on herr"
McIntyres objection was sustained.
Il guess you have gone far enough,
commented the court.
The witness face was almost black
and he bit his lips.
Takes New Course.
Darrin here took a new tack, ques-
tioning the witness about his alleged
threats against magazine writer's who
had refused his stories. all OF which
ne ueTlcu. hSktu IL nc uOl lOit
Charles A. Libby, Of Winthrop, Mass.
that he was being Disseminated
against by Annis and that his stories
were being rejected because of some
one who was playing dirt" he re-
turned an indignant denial.
did you tell him that you would
kill Annis some day." Darrin asked.
mo. would have TO have a pri-
vate graveyard If | pursued grudge
against every editor who has turned
down my stories. There Is hardly a
magazine in the world that has not
turned them down at some time"
From the acts OF your brother on
Aug. 10. would you say he was rational
or irrational?"
Extremely irrational. He acted like
crazy man"
"Where did you tell your brother
about the Bayside lots on Aug. 1872"
"At Bayside."
did you tell him about looking at