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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-04
administrators Sole.

Having qualified as Administrator OF the personal
estate OF Thomas H. Byers, decd will sell without
reserve to the highest bidder. al the late home OF
the deceased, situated miles east OF Bedlngton and
7 miles northwest OF ShepherdStown, on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-04

THE amendment to restrict voting in
Maryland was defeated on Tuesday by a
majority OF about 5000. OF course,
every negro voted against it, and as there
are $4,000 negro votes in the State, this
was heavy knock at the proposition
Then, again, many white men were
against it, for its restrictions were so NUM-
erouS and the measure was so compl-
Gated that they feared that uneducated
white voters would lose their rights. A
third reason for its defeat was that a con-
siderable number OF persons believed that
if it carried the State government and the
CITY OF Baltimore would indefinitely be
continued in the hands OF set OF poll
ticianS who have not proven themselves
worthy of confidence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-04
Saturday, November Is, 1909,
One Good DRIVING Horse.

beginning At 10 O'Clock a. m. large amount OF per
SOna property. to-MIt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-04
Tuesday, November 80, 1909,
5 Horses and Colts

commencing at 10 o'clock sharp. the following per
sonal property towit
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-04
18th day of November, 1909

will offer on said last named day. at public sale.
beginning at one D. M in front Of the Entler Hotel
in Shepherdstown, in said County and State. that
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-04

Send loc., name Of paper and this ad. for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Child's Skstoh-Book.
Each bank contains = Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT & BOVINE. 400 Pearl St. New York
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-11-04
Valuable Real Estate

This is 10 certify that / S Bragoner as Special
Commissioner in the above named proceeding has
executed bond as required by decree in said cause.
mo. NJ. DANIEL, Clerk
Oct u IQQ-1W
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05
MORGAN KILLS PFLEGER.
Alleged Horse Thief ReSiStS Arrest and Deputy
Sheriff Has To Kill Him In Self Defense
Few Particulars Of the Shooting.

While resisting arrest last Sunday
evening, John Pfleger, who lives on
Swimming Woman creek, in the
southern part of the county, was shot
and instantly killed by Deputy Sheriff
Al Morgan.
Few Particulars Received.
Few particulars Of the shootin have
been received in this city up to the
time the Democrat goes to press. A
man by the name of Taylor tele-
phoned to Sheriff Martin that Morgan
had killed Pfleger and asked that some
of the sheriff's force come down at
once. As quickly as possible, Sheriff
Martin, Deputy Sheriff Biglen and
Coroner Creel left for the scene of
the shooting in an automobile. 1t is
about fifty miles down there but as
the roads are good, they should have
arrived there shortly after noon.
County Attorney Huntoon and Stem
ographer Gibson left on the train this
morning for Garneil from which
place they will drive to the old
Whelan ranch, twenty miles away,
where the tragedy occurred.
Wanted for Horse Stealing.
A warrant was issued Friday on
complaint Of s. J. Belcher, Of Lavina,
for the arrest of Pfleger for horse
stealing. Morgan left early Saturday
morning horseback to serve the war
rant Morgan is one Of the coolest
officials in the business and Sheriff
Martin expressed it as his belief that
his deputy shot Pfleger only when it
| became absolutely necessary in order
to capture him or save his own life.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05

face Of these awful totals, all Italy
stands appalled,.
Nor has the full death list yet beer
reached. Shiploads of fugitives have
arrived at Naples and other ports ard
the vast majority of these are sorely
injured Other thousands remain
near the ruins of their homes or
wander half starved, half naked, over
the land.
The forces that on Monday over
whelmed the cities also destroyed the
means of sustenance Telegraphic
communication has been established ID
with Messina, the apparatus having
been set up in railroad station
Messages that have come over the
line, though they have been meager
in detail, show that hope is gone.
Nothing remains of the city but a
mass OF ruins that have been swept
by fire A mere handful of survivors
is being cared for by the rescuine
forces, but their distress is great, and
it has been increased by the recen,
increasing wind that followed the
deluge Of rain Destitution is rife and
appalling There is little food and
less water OF Messina's 10000 popu-
lation, it is believed that fully 10000
perished. Forty thousand perished ir
Reggie
King Victor Emmanuel and Queer
Helena we're in Messina today. The
king explored the ruins, regardless o.
the danger to which he exposed him
self. He was often moved to tears
at the heartrending scenes he came
upon at every turn. The queen spent
the day in the wards of improvised
Hospitals, visiting the wounded, man,
of whom have lost all that was dear
to them. Her majesty did her bes,
to cheer them with womanly words
of consolation, often breaking int
sobs as she listened to their dreadful
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05
ELECTION IS ORDERED At ROUNDUP

determine whether or not the resi-
dents of that place desire to in
corporate. 1t is believed that the
proposition will carry although thcl :
is some opposition to the move.
Appoint Justice for Straw
K c. Spurgeon was appointed jus,
tice of the peace at Straw. The mat
ter of the appointment of a justice al
Moore is under advisement awaitn:
an opinion from the attorney general
Two justices were elected for this
township at the last election and the
commissioners were not certain
whether they have the legal right te
choose third. They realize tha
Moore should have a justice and ar,
desirious of appointing one. In cas-;
the opinoin of Mr. Galen is favorable
Homer Detrick will be appointed I,
succeed himself in position which h
has filed to the satisfaction of ever,
one in the town OF Moore ant
vicinity for the last year,
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05

The members of the board OF
county commissioners met yesterday
to approve the bonds OF the new Of
ficers and transact some other special
business. All of the bonds we're duly
approved and the new officers, with
the exception of the county treasurer,
are now at work. Mr. Robinson does
not take office until the first OF
March.
Roundup Would incorporate.
Attorney Jameson, of Roundup,
appeared before the board and
presented copy OF the census re-
Gently taken in that town 1t shows
that Roundup now has a population
of 500 and they have i'll petition Tor
the privilege of Incorporating as a
city.
It appearing to the commissioners
that all of the necessary requirements
have been fulfilled by the people OF
Roundup, a special election was or
dered to take place February 9th to
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05

Continued o.. +, &c ~
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05
news OF Interest FROM KENDALL

Kendall, Jan At has been re
ported that the numerous cases Of
typhoid fever have arisen from drink
ing the water from the spring in
Mulligan gulch. A psychological
analysis of the water has been made
by Emil Starr, Of Helena. the state
bacterioligist, and he reports that the
water does not show the presence of
bacillus typhosus, the germ causing
the disease, but recommends that
under existing conditions in Kendall
that the water be previously boiled
before using for drinking purposes
and so prevent any risk from con-
tracing this dread complaint.
1t would be well for people 10 get
rid of all collections of empty cans
that usually accumulate in the rear
of their houses and which afford a
good harborage for disease germs OF
every description, also to see that
sanitary arrangements are as perfec,
a possible by using plenty of disin-
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05
Week of PRAYER,

Union prayer services will be held
in Lewistown from the llth o the
18th, inclusive, by the NJ f., Presby-
terian and Baptist churches On
Monday evening, the services will be
held at the Presbyterian church, the
subject will be Civic Righteousness,
and the leader will be the Rev f. A.
Stancliffe, of Kendall Tuesday even
ing, the Rev. 1hos l.. Huxley Will
lead the services at the Methodist
church and the subject will be,
young People The Rev ]. A.
Dimmick will lead Wednesday even
ing at the Baptist church and the sub
jcct, "Thc Allied Churches Abroad" ;"
Thursday night the services will be
held at the Presbyterian church with
the Rev ]. l.. Lennon, Of Moore,
leader, and the subject, aggressive
Upbuilding, The final services will
be held Friday evening at the M. T..
church by the Rev T.. W. Wright
whose subject will be Our Lewis
town Churches"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05
worst DISASTER
OF THE CENTURY
OVER HUNDRED THOUSAND
DIE IN GREAT ITALIAN
EARTHQUAKE.

One OF the worst disasters ever re-
corded occurred last Sunday when an
immense tidal wave, caused by an
carthuakeq. practically wiped out of
existence the towns of Messina,
Cecily, Reggie, Italy, and numerous
smaller cities and villages along the
strait of Messina which separates the
main and OF Italy from the island
province of Cecily.
Two Big Cities Devastated.
Messina was city of over 100000
population and of this number, over
half are dead. Reggie claimed a
population of about $1,000 and Of this
number, no more than one-ffth SUR
vive.
Stories of Unutterable Horror.
The following stories sent out by
the associated press, tell of one oi
the greatest calamities which ever be-
fell the white race:
Rome, Dec. 3O.-The immensity oi
the disaster in Southern Italy and
Cicily can be measured only by the
fact that it is now estimated that
10000 people perished in Messina
and Reggie alone. A score of other
towns have been devastated and
thousands of victims i'll these places
must be added to the roll In the
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05

The fire department turned out
promptly but met with a mishap
which delayed operations for half an
hour. They found the water hydrant
frozen and their wrenches would not
open it. After two wrenches had
been broken, Street Commission FL
lison produced wrench large enough
to open it.
Before the fire boys were able to
get water on the bames. the fire had
destroyed the barn and had practical
ly eaten up the big furniture ware
house few feet away, A dwelling
belonging to Mr.. Parrot was also
caught and destroyed
Other Houses Saved.
Only by the best efforts of the fire.
men were the residences of l.. f.
Slater and Bart Noble saved. Blanket. }
were soaked in water and spread over
the roofs and exposed sides of the
buildings and bucket brigade assist
ed in keeping the flames away from
the houses nearby.
Inc fre was hot one, the ftames
shooting high into the air and illumi-
mating that entire portion of the city.
Despite cold weather, a large crowd
gathered to watch the efforts of the
fremen.
The difficulty In opening the
hydrant was due to the fact that the
city sprinkling cart had been filled
there day or two previous and it is
supposed the hydrant was not en-
tirely closed up. Chief Bebb has fire.
quently cautioned the city authori-
ties against just such an occurrence,
claiming that the sprinkler should
always be filled from a stand pipe.
Messrs. Parrot and Slater have the
sympathy of the community in their
losses which fall heavily on both of
them.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05
MUCH PROPERTY IS
DESTROYED BY FIRE
GEORGE A. PARROTT AND l.. +.
SLATER SUFFER A VERY
HEAVY LOSS.

The most disastrous fire which has
occurred in this city for several years
destroyed over twelve thousand dol
lars worth Of property last Wcdnes
day night
Parrot and Slater Lose.
G. A. Parrott lost big furniture
warehouse, lot of furniture and a
small dwelling house, the total
amount of his loss being about $4,000
L. P. Slater lost his barn, fine team
Of horses and lot of hay and gram
the total value Of which was owe,
$1,000 Mr. Parrott had but 81 900 in.
surance and Slater but $500.
Fire Starts in Barn.
The fire was discovered about l(
o'clock in the Slater barn. 1t evi
IDENTITY started in the hayloft and it is
believed that cigarette or pipe
originated the blaze. Mrs. Slater dis
covered the fire and telephoncd the
fire department, and also to her hus
band. Len jumped on one OF his
hacks and drove home in the hope o.
saving his little sorrel team which h.
knew to be in the barn but by the
time he arrived at the place, the flame,
had made such headway that Mr.
Slater could not get to his horses ane
the poor beasts perished.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05

fectants, such as chloride Of lime, for
matin, sulphate of iron solution and
others too numerous to mention
Too much cannot be said in ap-
probation OF the public-s spiritedness
of James Whitaker, who had this
water tested at his own personal ex-
pense Mr.. Whitaker has the care of
this spring for the North Moccasin
Cold Mining Co. and has made every
effort in the months past to see that
people should use clean buckets in
dipping water from the spring The
spring will now be cleaned out and
pump put in and the spring house
locked
The causes for the typhoid epidemic
must now be found elsewhere The
county health official has visited Ken
dali and recommends general clean
up, but no steps were taken to enforce
any such action From the frequent
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05
Arrested Several Times.

John Pfleger came here about Is
years ago and worked for two or
three years for the Crawford broth
ers. He then retired from active
work and has since lived in a manner
more or less mysterious but general
ly believed by people residing in the
southern country, by the means OF
horse stealing. He has been arrest
ed two or three times on the charge
Of stealing horses but always man
aged to escape punishment
Mr.. Belcher, of Lavina, came in the
latter part Of the week and reported
to the officers that he believed thai
Pfleger and some associates had q
bunch of horses ready to drive Out
of the country The warrant was
issued as stated above and Morgan
was sent out after him. For the last
two years, Pfleger has been stopping
at the old Phelan ranch which now
belongs to G. Yegan, Of Billings. He
was about IS or 40 years Of age and
unmarried.
Two Men Arrested.
Sheriff Martin came in Saturday
from Lavina having in charge A
Bruce, a young Scotchman who re
Gently came to this country, and Alee
Kethum. They are presumed to be
mixed up in some manner with Pfleg
er, although the friends of young
Bruce states that he is absolutely
innocent, having gone to Lavina bu
few days ago from Garneill where
he has a brother working for w. H
Peck
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05
LEGISLATURE IN Session
v. v. Mcdowell Of Silver Bow County Chosen
Speaker Of the House By the Democrats
Morris Delivers Message.
Special to the Democrat.

Special to the Democrat.
Helena, Jan. 5.-The Tenth Mon
tana Legislature was organized here
today and many of the preliminaries
to the real business of the session
disposed Of There were no contests
for places to speak of, all of these
matters having been disposed of at
the eaucuses held last Saturday night
by the two branches of the general
assembly.
Mcdowell Chosen Speaker.
w. w. Mcdowell, of Silver Bow
county, was unanimously chosen
speaker of the house, having been
agreed upon at the caucus of demo
Gratis which was held Saturday night
Ed Burke, of Deer Lodge county, was
chosen speaker pro tenn and G. Z
Bond, of Gallatin county, chief clerk
There was large number of ap-
pllcants Tor the score or more posi-
tions to be given out by the house
and senate but those with the best
pull got the plums. Almost every
county in the state is represented
among the employees Of the twc
houses
Republicans Organize Senate.
The republicans organized the
senate with Tom Everett, Of Chotcar
county, president pro tenn; Nate God
frey, chief clerk and O. Bittle, @
Rosebud county, sergeant alarms.
Governor Norris sent his messaa,
to the two houses and the reading
was begun at O'Clock.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05
Big Inaugural Ball.

The social event of the season was
the inaugural ball given last night at
the big auditorium The immense
hall was crowded by the hundreds
who were fortunate enough to re-
ceivc invitations, every part of the
state being represented. All of the
state officials were present and the
uniformed officers from Fort Harri-
son helped to make the fcenc mos
brilliant one.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1909-01-05

The second act of the drama, "Mer-
cedes, by Thomas Bailey Aldrich,
given by Mrs. Wilson next Friday
night. is one OF the strongest dramatic
sketches in modern fiction.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-25
Second Marriage of Both.
Gertrude Hoffman, the Salome Dan
Ger, Arrested in New York
Her Tights Abbreviated.

New York, July Z4--Gertrude HOFFMAN,
the dancer, was arraigned in police court
TODAY and paroied until next Tuesday,
when the court will take up the question
whether or not her performance at a 10
cal theatre is indecent, suggestive and
immoral and offensive to public decen-
CIV as the complaint charged.
The arrest of Miss Hoffman, the Sa-
lone dancer, marks the beginning of a
campaign against questionable theatrical
productions by the new police head. Com
missioner Baker.
It became known tbday that the order
for her arrest came from Commissioner
Baker himself. other arrests are to be
made SAYS the commissioner, unless Ger
tain performances, particularly the dances
now being given in the city, are decidedly
II am going to take drastic action, ="
said the commissioner today. and Lwn-
ers, lessees and managers must obey 'he
law"
Mr.. Baker said that he did not order
Miss Hoffman's arrest until after he had
sent SIX persons to see her dance and
later saw the dance himself. He and
the others agreed, he said, that the ex-
hibition was improper.
Court developments today showed that
the charge in the Hoffman case hangs
lpon the definition of tights"
Il will let the show go o." said Po-
lice Magistrate Steinert, provided the
Young woman wears tights"
Miss Hoffman protested that she did
wear tights but their knee length was
what caused police criticism
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-25
Demands of the Press.

Madrid. July 4.-The government press
today insists that the government should
take the offensive in the war now going
on between SpaniaTds and Kabyle tribes
men on the riff coast and clear the en-
tire region from Cape Tres as far as
the Algerian frontier, in order to guar
antee security in the future for Spanish
subjects.
The general staff today published its
report Of the casualties IL yesterday s
fighting in front of Melilla. 1t shows that
the Spaniards lost heavily. Eight officers
were killed and thirteen officers wounded.
The report says $50 soldiers were wounded,
but the number Of soldiers killed is with
held
A later note issued by the general staff
says the Spanish losses may be heavier
owing to the confusion in getting the dis
embarked reinforcements to the front.
Official dispatches received from Melilla
say the Spaniards continued to hold the
railroad line and that the retirement Of
the Spanish troops yesterday afternoon
was due to General Marina's desire not
TO hold the troops in the advanced posi-
tons during the night
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-25
INQUEST PREVENTED.
Rival Undertakes Race for Body of
Drowned Attorney.

San Diego, Cal. July 24-Because two
rival undertakeTs and the county coro-
ner misunderstood telephoned instruc-
tons, no inquest was held yesterday
over the body of George Click Orr, the
AtChiSOn, Kan, attorney, who was
drowned at La Jolla.
Both undertakeTs received telephone
requests to caIl for the body. Both
raced their dead wagons to La Jolla, ten
miles from here, and both arrived at
about the same time. The winner Of the
race secured the body and started back
here. He was met en- route by the COrO-
ner, who ordered him TO take it back to
the spot where it was found, as the law
required that the inquest should be held
there.
This the undertaken refused to do.
The coroner threatened legal proceed
ings unless the body was returned to
La Jolla.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-25
Opinion Of Cannon.
SENATOR NEWLAHDS HOST
Unique Supper Given to Washington
Officials and Members Of the
Press With Purpose in View,

washington, July Ex-senator New
Aaas vas host at an unique supper Civ
"a On the lawn of his country house at
eAtoooley in the suburbs Of Washington
alS evening. His guests were mem
YES OF the Gridiron club, the secretary
J. agriculture, postmaster. general, at
gIley general, Speaker Cannon, and a
are number of members Of the senate
s.- house. After supper. which was
served by moonlight an illustrated lee
.-Ie on the work Of the reclamation
g S,',ice III the west was delivered by F.
d. newell, director Of the service. With
80 s.5Ieopucon large Photographic views
W 5e SHOWN of irrigation projects in
Vsoallng, Colora 20, Utah. Mantana.
-,,s'ala and Arizona, and the reclama-
I'm IN OF the arid lands of the west graph
,l Illustrated. The Importance Of
-. ss'-la-nins and continuing government
= - 70 Irrigation was forcibly brought
r ls attention of the members Of con-
S h. s- ana the 1ress by the lecturer and
ny senator Newlande
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-25
FOUR SHOTS WENT WILD
Almost a Double Tragedy-Poison
and Pistol Used.

Los Angeles. Cal. July 24-When c.
". Cassidy, a night watChman for the
Southern Pacific. today upbraided his
sister, Mrs. Retha lie Roy, for leaving
her children at home and going out
with Floren Franklin, the woman swaI-
lowed poison and fell to the floor I'm
faint. Cassidy then drew q pistol and
shot four times at Franklin as the lat
ter fed.
None Of the bullets took effect. and
Mrs. lie Roy recovered from the effects
of the poison through the efforts of a
physician.
Mrs. lie Roy came here from Cincin-
natl a year or two ago, after her nus
band had been sent to prison for
forgery, il is said.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-25
STRIKE At GOLDFIELD
Ore Running $50 or More to the Ton
Found in CleaTmont Shaft on
700-Foot Level.
Especial to The Herald.O

Goldheld, New, July 24.-The most
important discovery in GoIdfeld's his
tory has been made at the 730-foot level
on the Clearmont shaft Of the COnsoii-
dated, proving the downward extension
Of the famous MCMillin ore shoot. The
management admits the strike. and the
manager, Mackenzie, says the ore runs
ct least $50 per ton, an admission, in
view Of his extreme conservatism. Civ
ing the inference that averages are
greatly in excess of this figure. Miners
working in the Clearmont declare the
1.000-foCt level has penetrated forty feet
Of ore in which free gold is visible and
sampling S125 per ton. This is uncOn-
frrned. but is from creditable authori-
tv. The Consolidated Office today mailed
$500 dividend checks, several days ear
lier than u.'ual, for the fourth dividend,
distributing over s1,O57. 900 to stoekhOld-
ers. and leaving a treasury balance Of
over 81. 200, 900.