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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16

Grand Rapids 6ookkeeper Accused OF
S1,025 Shortage.

DENVER. Col. April ia. o,
Reitberg. bookkeeper in the city treas
urers office In Grand Rapids, who had
been missing for IL days. was arrest
ed here last night charged with en-
bezzling more than $1,000 from the
city treasury of Grand Rapids. Reit
berg will not fight extradition. saying
he intended to return to his home city
to surrender just before he was cap
tured.
Reitberg disappeared from his home
in Grand Rapids Sunday, April 4.
Shortly after his departure a small
shortage was discovered In his ac-
counts In the ONCE ~ City Treasurer
Kilstrom. by whom Reitberg was en-
ployed as bookkeeper This amount
grew until now It is said 10 be $1,O25.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
WILL CHALLENGE SEAT
OF HON. WIN. PUGSLEY, M. P
Minister of Public Works Charge,
With Completely in $4,000 Short
-aqe-Charges Conspiracy.

OTTAWA. Ont, April 16.-The or
position announced I'm the house o.
commons yesterday afternoon that
they would challenge not later than
Monday the right of Hon. VIM. Pugs-
ley, minister OF public works, who Is
charged with completely in shortage
OF $134,000 in a railroad deal. to sit
In the assembly. An affidavit in con-
nection with the Central railway scan
day was read by DR.. Daniel. member
| for ST. John, N. b. IL related to Maye's
dredging contract two years ago and
Is signed by Maye The affidavit states
that Pugsley asked Maye for $4,000,
saying 1T would he nice to have q
friend who could help you in Ottawa"
Pugsley received $4,000 by note, and
the affidavit contained the following
alleged speech OF Pugsley after re-
ceiving the money:
II will either do you good turn in
Ottawa or pay you back the money"
The date of this transaction was
Oct. II. 1905, but the affidavit bore the
date of 1907, year after Pugsley be-
came minister OF public works.
The date 1907 was stroked out and
corrected to read to 1905 in March,
1909, before justice OF the peace.
Pugsley was not member OF the gov
eminent in 1905. and so his influence
In Ottawa would be nil.
Pugsley claimed on the floor OF the
house that the affidavit was made to
read 1907 purposely in order to injure
the character and that the document
was false. He also said that III. Maye
st. John, would have used the affidavit
on his election tour against Pugsley
had he not written him saying that
the date 1907 was mistake of the
typewriter. Pugsley acknowledged re-
ceiving $4,000 from Maye. but said that
1t was for legal services rendered as
solicitor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
FAMILY HAS DESPERATE
FIGHT WITH INSANE MAN
Refused Admission. Maniac 6atters
Down Door Of House-OId Not
Give up Till Seneeless.

Give Up TN SeUSSsesss
~BROwNsTOwN. Ind, April 10
William Kindred and family, OF Jack.
son county, had an encounter with
maniac last night, in which their lives
were saved only by beating the man
into insensibility.
The stranger made his appearance
a the little town of Kurtz last Mon
day. when his strange actions created
excitement. He then disappeared and
was not heard from again until last
midnight, when he went to the Kin
dred home and awakened the family
by knocking on the door. When re-
fused admission he battered down the
door with heavy club and knocked
Mr.. Kindred down on entering the
house.
desperate battle between the
maniac and the Kindred family fol-
lowed. The maniac was knocked down
number of times with stick OF
stove wood and did not give up until
senseless. Mr.. Kindred and his wife
thought they had killed him.
Meanwhile the cries OF the terrified
children aroused the neighbors. who
arrived In time to carry the senseless
man to the ONCE OF a physician, after
which he was carried to the county
Jail. He is badly injured.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
GLAD PENDLET0N GOES.
Fourteen Years Service on Water
Board Enough, Says Pound.

Mayor Breitmeyer's choice OF
James Wilkie to succeed K. W. Pen.
dleton on the water board Is a com.
mendable one" says Water Commits
,ioner James Pound. There Ia such
q thing as being in one Office too long.
and | think when one man has served
continuously on the water board for
IA years II Is high time for him to
give way TO some one else.
II was convinced OF that fact the
moment took my scat on the board
under appointment from Mayor
Thompson. found that everything
in the way of appointments had been
cleaned up In advance OF my coming.
There are Ave men on the water
board, as II Is now constituted. three
men run IT, Those three men arc
Commissioners Pendleton. Dodge and
Clippert. Mr.. Lempke and myself are
Democrats and do not cut much
figure"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16

II is pretty hard TO apply the Golden
Rule la all walks OF life. | found II
hard-Tm a lawyer, you know. But
made up my mind long ago never 70
prosecute another fellow being, and
never will. did send man to prison
once, poor fellow. | was a member OF
human society-you know, they pro.
mote humanity to animals by being
inhumane TO men-and | said TO my
self. now here's a bad man and am
a good man. I'll just take IL ont OF
his hide. After a weeks trial we got
the man in prison, and after he was
put away learned a few things about
that mans life that caused me TO open
my eyes and gave me new insight into
teaching, Judge not that we be not
judged Real culture consists in pos
session OF a cultivated imagination
that enables one to put himself in an
other fellows place"
At the close OF his talk a member
asked Mayor Whitlock what he would
do if he should find a burglar In his
house.
II don't know what I'd do" he re-
piled frankly. IL might want to Kill
the fellow, but that wouldn't be the
ilSHl way. 10 solve QueSllOU Ike
that you've got to get right down TO
the very bottom OF the economic
problem and find out what made that
man a burglar. If city tolerates
slums and tenderloins II is creating
an atmosphere that makes criminals
out or men In spite of themselves.
And our penitentieries today are moth.
ing more than finishing schools, where
they give postgraduate courses in
crime.
Bishop Williams gave a brief talk
In which he attacked the theory of
heredity crime.
Il do not believe any man Is born
a criminal" he said. He Is made ono
by the conditions In which he finds
himself. and our greatest need today
is the prevention Of crime by remov-
ing those conditions as far as pos
sible And In this work the applica-
ton OF the Golden Rule will be OF
great assistance"
r B. Stevens, of the board OF gov
'ernors, presided.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
A Detroit Marathon.

A 15-mile Marathon race will take
place at the Washington rink Tues
day evening, April %. for the amateur
championship of Michigan, now held
by Claud Dennis, OF jackson. Mana
ger Fry will put forth every effort To
get together all the fastest amateur
runners of Michigan. Entries will be
received by him up to and including
Monday, April 10.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
HELD FOR MURDER.
Charles charlwood Must Answer for
John Smiths Death.

BUCHANAN, Mich. April 16.--
Charles Charlwood has been held for
trial at the April term OF court by
Justice Bachelor ia connection with
the death OF John Smith. George
Smith, the dead mans brother. testi-
fed that he saw Charlwood strike his
brother in the neck, knocking him
down. II was found that the dead
mans neck was broken. George Smith
had been held for completely I'm the
crime. but has been released, he testl
lying for the state
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
EXPLOSION DAMAGES
BUILDINGS FOR 20 MILES
NitrogIycerIne Factory Lets 90 with
Terrific Fores-Explosion Heard
AZ MjIes-TWo Dead.

ROBINSON, ILL.,. April 16.-At least
two have been killed and an unknown
number injured in on explosion at the
nitro-glycerine plant at Gordon. Ill.
near here. The report of the explosion
was heard for 35 miles. and damage
done to buildings within 20 miles. All
communication with the town was de-
stroyed. but call for aid was brought
here by courier
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
MOUNT ETNA IS ACTIVE:
PEOPLE WARNED TO FLEE
Complete Destruction OF Country
Around Famous Volcano is Threat
ened-AnxietY for Scientists.

PALERMO, April 1.-THE complete
destruction OF the country around
Mount Etna is threatened today as a
result OF the increased activity OF the
volcano. In habitants in the neighbor-
hood have been warned to fee for
their lives.
Mount Etna showed renewed activ-
ity early in the week and then subsid'
showers Of cirders are falling for
miles around.
The is much uneasiness regarding
the safety of several parties OF scien-
lists who have been exploring both
mounts Etna and Etromboli the latter
also being active again.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
OFFERS TO GO TO
JAIL FOR HIS BROTHER
Charles Axteil Would Take Place OF
Brother Convicted OF En-
bexzjjnu $4,000.

BLOOMINGTON. Ind, April 16.--
Charley Axtell. brother Of Henry A.
Axtell, today found guilty Of embezzl-
ing $4,000 from a local building and
real estate association, offered to go
to Jail for his brother. until the mo-
ton for a new trial in the case can
be argued.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
TROLLEY LINE CLAIMS PERMIT
Asks Dismissal Of Injunction Suit In
Bridgeport Case.

SAGINAW. Mich, April 16.-The
Saginaw and Flint Railroad Co, in an
answer 10 the Injunction suit ,com-
menced against It by the village OF
Bridgeport. says Il possesses fran
chise in the disputed street in Bridge
port where II tried TO put down a
switch recently. The permit. the
company Gays, was granted by the
proper township officials. Dismissal
OF the complaint is asked on the
ground that Herman c. Burkhardt.
through whom the Injunction suit was
commenced, is no longer highway
commissioner OF the township and IL
unauthorized to prosecute the suit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16
"seIect your Justices from the ranks
OF yOunR nttOrneys md limit their

service 10 two terms. for experience
has shown that Justices who serve
longer than that invariably 40 to
seed" This Is. In substance, the re-
ply recently sent by Attorney James
II. Pound TO communication from
the mayor OF Baltimore asking for
information and advice with respect
To Justice courts. The fee system
now obtains I'm Baltimore. as 10 FORM
erly did In Detroit. and the authori-
ties there are considering the advis-
ability OF putting the justices on
salary basis. The attorneys reply IL
In Characteristic Pound style
throughout.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16

The recent earthquake in Mexico
made the harbor OF Vera Cruz 50
shallow that vessels drawing "a feet
touch bottom In places.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16

Job Printins done risht: Times Pratt
inG Co, Is John R-st. Phone 1919.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16

Sob Printing done right. Times Prtut.
tnR CO.. Is John R.-st. Phone 1fsG
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-04-16

.Commeroiai Credit Co. Rsti.ss
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30
Warren a Suicide

Albert Warren committed suicide
Wednesday night at his apartments liz
the old Blakey block, by taking chlor-
oform. The reason for his act was
financial and domestic troubles. Mrs,
Warren had just entered the room
when she saw her husband drinking
the last drop of two-ounce bottle.
of the deadly stuff, and death occur
red shortly after. The body was re-
moved to an undertaking establish
ment.
The deceased had lived in Minot
three years, coming here from Min
neapolis. He was brother of R. F.
Warren, who formerly conducted a
confectionery in this city and tor a
time was employed by him. r." also
managed a pool hall here. He leaves
wife and two children. Mrs. War
rem is employed In the Offices of the
Great Northern.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

During the year 1909 which is draw
ing to close, practically $500,00O
worth Of improvements have been
made in our city. The Independent
has taken considerable pains to Sc
cure list Of these improvements,
but we do not pretend that this is
complete. We do not know as the
year 1909 can be considered the ban
ner year for improvements, yet it is
one Of the best. The year 1910 prom
Uses to see fully as many improve
ments, and we would not be at all
surprised If they woul. figure up
considerable higher Our improve
! ments Of all kinds the year just past,
have been Of a more substantial ma
ture than ever before. The water
works system, which was, installed,
will be of the greatest benefit to Mi
not. The mains are all laid, the .200,-
600 gallon tank erected and the pump
ing plant and filtration plant installed
but owing to an accident, the water
will not be turned on until in the
spring. Contractor Kennedy guaran
teesl1o give US a sufficient supply
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

of water that ID SO per cent pure.
The city will procure an incubator
test and the people will be kept well
informed as to the quality of the
water they drink. Eleven miles OF
pipes were laid. Several miles Of
new sewer were laid. The individual
improvements in this connection.
such as plumbing, etc, will aggregate
many thousands Of dollars. n
Among thesmore important improve
ments of the city, is the new Elks'
Home situated at the corner Of Main
and Third streets. Tn building, one
of The very finest in the state, was
con. pleted few weeks ago at cost
of $4,000. The work was done by
Minot's efficient contractor, H. A.
Hurd, who has a reputation Of doing
his work, always better than is re-
quired. In connection with our men,
ton Of the building of this magni-
ficents home, we should not forget
to mention Mr.. Hurd's foreman, Jas,
L. Hyatt, who camped out at the
building until the last nail was driv-
en-. Architect Woodruff, who drew
the plans, is receiving his share of the
praise for the part he took in the
work.
1909 Improvements.
New waterworks system in
Guiding mammoth tank.
pumping and filtration
z i 4 = t Psi Ft IS 49, ~ -
plant $3.50. $500. ..... $l6O,OOO.OO
Residences .................s 100000
New Elks Home I. As, 100000
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30
Minot Entertains Hundreds Of Teachers

The twenty-third annual meeting of
the North Dakota Educational associa-
ton is being held in this city this
week. The attendance is quite large,
though the northwestern part Of the
state could have been better repre-
scented. rhe more prominent educators
of the state, however, are practically
all here. a
Minot is doing her best to entertain
the teachers we'll, and there is moth
ing but praise from them on the treat
ment they are receiving. Pages met
all trains and guided the teachers
to the various hotels and homes, en-
gagged in advance for them. r. A.
Nestos Is in charge Of bureau OF
information, which is proving a novel
and pleasing feature. Free bus tic.
kets are given the teachers and their
travel about the city has been with
out much effort.
The program was published in it's
completeness in our last issue and
was carried out almost to the letter.
The meetings of the general associa-
ton have been held in Sthe opera
house, while the departmental meet
ings are being held in the Central
school building.
One Of the souvenirs which every
teacher will take home with them, is
beautifully printed booklet, entitled,
Memories of Minot," illustrated with
many Of the beautiful scenes in and
lround the city, and also including
he pictures of our schools, several OF
the churches and number OF our
more important public and and fra
ernal buildings. en- reasons why
Minot should have the normal school,
we're given in a concise manner, and
he teachers cannot help but do some
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

good work in behalf Of the proposed
school after reading such logical ar
guments. These booklets will be we'll
scattered about the state.
The reception given to the teachers
at the opera house Wednesday night,
was one of the pleasing features of the
association gathering here, and the
teachers from afar will remember
Minot with the kindliest feelings.
Many Of our best citizens We're out to
welcome the teachers here. The
opera house had been beautifully dec
GRATED with southern smilax and the
Minot colors, green and yellow were
conspicuous. Hundreds of souvenir
flags of Minot were hung here and
there. Centered from the stage, was
an electrical design, with the initials
Of the association.
At s o'clock, the Minot high school
band rendered a selection. Supt.
Wolfe and the band received many
praises for the excellent Work of the
musical organization.
Supt. warren, master or ceremOn-
les, introduced Pres. Tracy of the
Commercial club, who welcomed the
teachers. The response was given by
State Superintendent Stockwell, who
is one of the most pleasing public
speakers in the state.
President Arthur LeSueur of the
city commission, gave brief address
in which he pointed out the advan-
tages of Minot as the location for the
normal school.
The male quartet sang, and Miss
Onona Joy Of Williston rendered a
pleasing violin solo. After the pro-
gram, frappe and buffet luncheon
were served.
The convention will not adjourn IN
til sometime Friday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

The marriage of X. G. Person to
Miss Annie Larsen was solemnized
at the home of A. L. Mortenson In
this city on Christmas day, the Rev.
Mr.. Peterson officiating. Mr.. Person
is a trusted employee of the Russell
Miller Milling Co., and the bride Is
a former Ward county school teacher.
For several years she has made her
home at Alexandria, MINI. The In
dependent joins their host of friends
in extending best wishes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

eral costly flats are under considera-
ton, and as many residences will
likely be erected. The new govern
ment building will in, all probability
be started, tho it is not expected that
a budding Of this magnitude will be
completed in one year. A new opera
house is one of our possibilities and
we might say probabilities. Other
blocks and structure are being pro-
jected, but it is little early to give
list of them in detail. Watch Minot
grow!
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30
FOXHOLM FINDINGS.

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Peterson return
ed Saturday from a two weeks trip
to Fargo.
Miss Edna Tunnel returned Mon
day from Valley City where she had
been visiting for the last two months.
Mrand Mrs. l.. Skinney will spend
the holidays with their daughter,
Mrs. P. F. Heating at Minot.
Miss Gertrude Larson of Minot is
spending the holidays at her uncle's
here.
Nels Valla was a business visitor
at the county seat Friday and Satur'
day of last week.
Misses Ida Peterson, Birdie Lar
sen and Nettie Valla, were Minot Wis
itors for a couple of days last week
Mrs. A. A. Larson is on the sick
list.
visitor at the Magic City Wednesday
MISS Naomi Zininger has been on
the sick list for the last two weeks
with rheumatism and was compelled
to spend his Christmas in bed.
Geo. and Selmer Rue dropped II
here the 23d from Plentywood, Mont.
where they have been committing
the homestead act on their respec
tive claims for the last three months
Miss Wayne Peterson leaves fol
Fargo, N. D., next week where she
will take four months course in the
conservatory of music. She will b.
greatly missed hereas she is a gener
al favorite in social circles.
John Hack is suffering from al
attack of the grippe.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

D. A. Dinnie Flats =. -. 100000
Mrs. Phillips Flats j.. -. 100000
w. J. Carroll, three story 3.'
block ~. .... 80. 100000
E. H. Boyer, block -. 80. 100000
Zion Lutheran church %. 100000
Fred Dale, 1mpt. house,. 100000
Grant s. Youmans' block Hs.
bank building 49,. ..g.. 100000
c. ~. Brauer block. ::.... 100000
Peter Ehr, two story add. 100000
McGregor livery barn -. 100000
Carroll Flats -. .....i 10000
Smart FLATS, partially con-
structed -. -. :. >. 100000
Y. A. Johnson, add. ...... 100000
Graves Block ............ 1,7o0DO
Dad Marsh block ... ~. 100000
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

Notice Of Citation, Hearing Of Final
Account and Distribution
State of North Dakota, County of
Ward. s...,
In county court, before Hon. N.
Davis, Judge. . Ills
In the matter of the Estate of
Thore Ellingson, Deceased. ~.
T. Pc. Kulaas, Petitioner.
VS..
Martha T. Ellingson, Ole Filing
son, Filing F. Ellingson, Ellen l..
.nderdahl, Bertha Ellingsor, Lyle B.
Telle, Mary G. Swanson and Mabel
Ellingson, Respondents.
The State of North Dakota to the
above named respondents:
You, the said respondents as above
named are hereby notified that the
final account of the administrator
of the estate of Thore Ellingson,
late of the county of Ward and
State of North Dakota, deceased, has
been rendered to this court, therein
showing that the estate of said de-
ceased is ready for final settlement
and distribution and petitioning that
his account be allowed, the residue
of said estate be distributed to the
persons thereunto entitled, his adj
ministration be closed and he be
discharged; that Friday the 18th
day of February, A. D. 1910, at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon of that day
at the court house in the city of Mi
not, county of Ward and State Of
North Dakota, has been duly appoint
ed by this court for the settlement
thereof, at which time and place any
person interested in said estate may
appear and file his exceptions, in writ
ing, to said account and petition
and contest the same.
And you, the above named respon-
dents, and each of you, are hereby
cited and required then and there
to be and appear before this court
and show cause, if any you have,
why said account shall not be al
lowed, the residue of said estate dis
tributed, the administration of said
estate closed and said T. P. Kulaas,
discharged.
Dated the 9th day of December,
A. D. 1909. +
By the court:
. H. p N. Davis,
Judge of the County Court
Let service of the above citation
be made by publication for 3 sue
cessive weeks in the Independent,
last publication to be made at least
20 days prior to Feb. IL, 1910, and
byspersonal service on Mabel Filing
son. l ar
12-31-1-2O N Davis, Judge.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30
n IN every particular.

ern IN every particular lu
Among the other building proba-
bilities will be the erection of two
stories on the J. w. Samuelson block
the building of a block by James
Johnson. The building of large
brick block on West First street by
Olaf A. Olson, the construction of the
new 500 passenger depot on Main
street, new Carnegie library, three
story brick block by w. M. Smart, at
the. present site Of the old Optic
block, size 25x75, to cost $1,000. Sew
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

er block, $4,000; Youmans block,
So 900, G. A. johnson addition; $4,000
Phillips F. at $4,000; M ar sh block
$4,000; Harold Schulz residence,
$4,000; two cottages for L. j. Pal
da, $1,000; Berthold school building
$4,000; Deering bank block, $4,000;
Veneering school house at . Surrey
$1,000. >..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

Among the prominent contractors
and builders Of the Northwest, the
name of Henry A. Hurd stands among
the foremost. 1t is but fitting at this
time and in connection with our re-
view of Minot's progress to present
to the readers of the Independent, the
part which Mr.. Hurd has had in the