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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01

Cleveland police as the persons who
kidnapped him from the school at
Sharon. Pa, last Thursday and held
him for the $4,000 ransom, which
was paid by his father, Attorney
James P. Whitla, Monday.
Willie said the man, who gave the
name Of James H. Boyle. was the one
who took him from school and carried
him through a tortuous route to Cleve.
land, then to Ashtabula, back to this
city, and placed him in the house in
the East end, where he was held un.
til the money was paid.
Woman Acted Part Of Nurse.
Willie also declared that the woman
was the one who cared for him at the
house where he was detained and
who acted the part of a nurse.
Boyle said the woman is his wife
The police have no other identified
tion Of the couple than the names
given. So far as the man is concern.
ed, the police believe the name is
correct. Boyle is said to reside in
Sharon and is plumber by trade.
The woman, who is accredited with
being the wife Of Boyle, declared soon
after her arrest that her Identification
would cause sensation in Sharon.
When the Identification was complet-
ed Mr.. Whitla would say nothing re-
gcrding the woman. He said he knew
Boyle slightly.
Go Before Grand Jury.
Immediately after Willie Whitla
had seen the men and women at the
central police station they were taken
to the county court house and there
appeared before the grand jury. They
were examined for the purpose of aid
ing the jury in its attempt to find an
indictment against the two prisoners.
Immediately after leaving the grand
jury room Mr.. and Mrs. Whitla, Willie
and the janitor of the Sharon school,
which Willie attended, left for Sha.
ron.
Accomplish Kills Self.
A woman known as Mary Diener,
who the police say may have been
an associate of the kidnappers or
was implicated in the plot, committed
suicide yesterday by drinking NOR
phine. The woman drank the poison
while standing in front of a drug
store in the East end. not far from
the house in which Willie Whitla was
detained. She died in an ambulance
while being taken to hospital
"That Woman Again?"
Mrs. Maud ForkeE. who is the wife
of Harry Forker brother of Mrs.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01
IMMIGRANTS MOVE WEST.

st. Paul. March 26.-About ten spe.
cial full.ear consignments of tmmi.
grants, mostly from Northern Euro.
pean countries. have passed through
St. Paul the past seven days. Others
have passed through on regular coach.
es. immigration officials at the union
depot believe that more than Oo0
Northern Europeans have gone West
through st. Paul. during the past
week.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01
POISON RIVALS DIVORCE COURT.

Russian Woman Charged With Rid.
ding Wives Of Husbands for Fee.
London. March ga dispatch to
the Daily Mail from St. Petersburg
says that woman rumed Popova has
reen arrested at Samara. charged
with having poisoned at least 600 per-
ons during the last thirty years.
She made business Of Riding
wives CT their husbands for q small
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01

Attempt to Kill Priest at Altar.
Des Moines, Iowa, March 81. - An
unknown man, supposed to be an an.
archist, created disturbance at st.
Ambrose church at noon yesterday
when he tried to reach the altar. It
is thought he wanted to kill the
prieSt.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01
Cans Has Tuberculosis.

Denver. March 31.-Joe Cans, for
mer worlds champion lightweight pu-
gilist. has developed tuberculosis of
the lungs and may never again be
seen in the ring. Referee Charlie
White is quoted as being responsible
for the statement.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01
WOMAN is ELEcTRocUTED.
Pays Penalty for Murder Of Sarah
Brennan,

Auburn. N. Y, March 81. - With
half-closed eyes and muttering the
prayers of the Catholic church. Mrs.
Mary Farmer walked to the electric
chair in Auburn prison at four min
utes and thirty seconds past 6 o'clock
and gave up her life as penalty for
the murder of Sarah Brennan.
The electrical execution of the first
woman in Auburn prison and the Sec
ond in New York state was signally
successful.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01
Student Kills Himself.

Fargo. March %. - Said to have
been Respondent over i'll health and
despairing over love affairs, F. Egge
Russell. student of the agricultural
college, yesterday committed suicide
by shooting himself three times in
the head.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01
Shot by Two safebIowers.

Trenton, Mo-, March 81. = While!
leading posse of citizens who were,
In pursuit Of two safeblowers, City
Marshal George Caraway was shot
md probably fatally wounded here
yesterday,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01
Havana Piers Burned.

Havana, March 31.-The two piers
of the Havana Central railroad, in the
upper part of the harbor, were totally
destroyed by fire yesterday morning.
1t is reported that the fire was of in
cendiary origin. Damage is estimated
at 100000.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01
Prisoner Perl.he. n Fir.

FTtoheT PerJtheS n Fire,
Geneva. Neb., March 31.-Two pris.
oners confined in the county Jail here
started fire last night. supposedly
by accident. One was found dead
yesterday from suffocation and the
Ger Is in Q serious condition.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01
THREATENED By NIGHT RIDERS.

County Attorney Told to Stop Prose-
cution or Lose His Life.
Louisville, KY, March 31.-County
Attorney Krone Of Lyon county was
visited by delegation representing
the night riders and was informed
that unless he recommended a dismiss
sal of the prosecution and the settle
ment of damage suits in different
courts his life would pay the forfeit.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01
They will have to go higher thai
that
Woman Is identified,

Woman Is Identified.
Cleveland. March 2S.-Chief Of Pc.
lice Kohler, when shown a dispatch
from Chicago identifying Mrs. James
H. Boyle as Ann McDermott, said it
fully agreed with the information he
had. but which he had been unable
to confirm.
Information as to the exact identity
of Mrs. Boyle came through a chance
statement made by William H. Beck.
err. Cleveland vessel owner. Becker
first suspected the identity Of the
woman and arranged later to catch a
glimpse of her without being seen by
the prisoner.
she is the daughter of my half.sis.
ter" Becker said.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01
Thirty Perish In Floods.

1"sy TST1UU III fIU0oBs
st. Petersburg, March 81. - Dis
patches received here from Radon,
In Russian Poland state that thirty
persons have been drowned by the
foods. The river Vistula has reached
the highest point since 1852.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-04-01
Anti-Jewish Riot.

H'As'S0"toU UIOts
Teheran, March 81. - An anti-Jew-
ish riot has occurred at Kermanshal.
in the province Of Arabian. The Jew.
ish quarter has been sacked, one of
the residents killed. many injured
and stores and houses plundered.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15
NUMBER 80.
COUNCIL MET
TUESDAY NIGHT
Routine Business Transacted
And a New Ordinance
Passed,

Regular meeting Of town council was
held In Secretary Flynn's office on Tues
day evening Of last week, Dec. 7, with
President Young in the chair and all
members present
Sara Shannon, on affidavit, was ex-
onerated from payment Of dog tax
Tax Collector s. j. Burgoon re-
ported having collected SlO6 62 for
taxes during month OF November.
Ex-Tax Collector William Coppinp
reported having collected during No
vember S5l "A for 1907 taxes and s35. is
for 1908 taxes.
Current bills for month were ordered
paid.
Borough ordinance No 1877. being an
ordinance to transfer the balance of
fund from Main street paving account
to borough bond sinking fund, to be
used to pay interest on Main street
paving bond, was passed on second and
final reading.
The ordinance committee was Instruct.
ed to consult with the borough SOL
icitor and report an ordinance, or an
amended ordinance. to cover digging
up OF the streets within the borough.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15
The Place to Buy Christmas Presents.

What Is nicer for that Christmas
present to father, son, uncle or friend,
than nice gift Of box of cigars? Our
Christmas liLe is complete. Cigars OF
quality. We will quote few prices on
the following: "Roe" home made ci-
gar % In box, S1.00 This Is Il high
class be cigar; 80 in a box, $l75. A
very appropriate gift. Compliments OF
the season, 25 In box, 81 90; very fine
hayors and will be appreciated as gift.
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year, IL cigars In a box, 50c For those
who enjoy a cigar occasionally "Reo,"
another home made cigar 80 in box,
Sl.75. To those who enjoy cool, sweet
smoke our pipe display is complete.
Just arrived, pipes from 800 down to
lc each. Our meerschaum assortment
constitutes many original designs never
before shown. Cigar and cigarette
holders SOC to 81 co. Makes nobby
and useful gift. Briar pipes, gold
mounted and plain, In handsome cases.
Special attention given to lady shop
pers. Public is invited to inspect our
stock at any time. No trouble to show
goods. RODGERS CIGAR Co.,
Manufacturers Of Cigars OF Merit.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15
IMPORTANT CHANGES IN COMPULSORY
SCHOOL LAW IN PENNSYLVANIA

tificates must be issued to minors be-
tween fourteen and sixteen years Of age,
who wish to continue work In any mine
or factory, As specified In the Third
Section of the Act OF May 1, 1909, p l..
376, and In the Seventh Section of the
Act OF April 26, 1909, p. l. 284 The
new employment certificates II issued
prior to January |, 1910, will be valid
after that date.
A. The new law requires public
school officials to issue employment GER
titicates: hence these will be expected
to keep a sufficient supply on hand
Those in charge of private and paro-
chial schools authorized to issue such
certificates will be furnished supply
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15

2. In reducing the time Of compulsory
attendance to seventy per centum OF
the school term, the time must be taken
either frem the beginning or the end OF
the term, and cannot be deducted from
successive months, because the law
specifically says that the child or child
ren shall "attend continuously, and
that in excusing abseuces for urgent
reasons, the term urgent reasons, "shall
be strictly construed and shall not per-
NIT Of irregular attendance"
g. The Attorney Generals Depart
ment has rendered az opinion that en-
ployment certificates issued under for
mer Acts Of Assembly will not be yalld
after January |, 1910, and that new GER
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15
)f the blanks only on application.


s. Whenever In any school district
an employment certificate Is Issued by
any persons other than the public school
official, said persons shall on or before
the third day Of each month file with
the proper public school official true
copies of all employment certificates so
issued.
6. Lines one to thr OF Section
Two of the Act Of 1907, p. l.. 1922, when
read in connection with Section One OF
the Act Of July II, 1901, =. l. $50, make
it mlsdemeanor for those in charge Of
any private school or educational insti-
tuition to neglect or fail to report non
attendance at school
l. The attendance officer is author
lied by the Act of May 20, 1907, to en-
ter any place wherein any gainful occu-
patton is carried on. TO ascertain wheth.
er any child or children not in attend.
ance at school as required by law, are
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15
Knights OF Columbus.

The following officers for Reynolds
vile Council No. 935, Knights OF Colum
bus, have been elected for 1910.
Grand Knight, G, w. Flynn.
Deputy Grand Knight, John S.
Schultze.
Financial Secretary, Walter e. Shan
non
Recorder, John Crawley.
Treasurer, Edward Gooder.
Warden, G. j. Kerr.
Chancellor, l.. B. Shannon.
Lecturer, M. J. Farrell.
Inside Guard, I. d. Kelz.
Outside Guard, Sylvester Stevens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15
VOLUME 18.

1t will henceforth be less difficult to
secure compliance with the laws regu-
lating compulsory attendance and en-
ployment certificates, because the Off
Gals who are responsible for the school
ing OF the child will henceforth issue
the employment certificate to minors
between fourteen and sixteen years Of
age. 1t is proper In this connection to
draw special attention to the following
points:
|. Children can no longer absent
themselves from school at the age of
thirteen, the legal age for leaving
school and going to work having been
changed to fourteen years by the Act of
1907.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15
Mi'chell's Suggestion.

1t is admitted on all hands that
every one Of the nearly three hundred
miners who perished in the Cherry,
Illinois, mine, could have been saved
II they had been promptly warned of
their danger. But they continued
to work from half an hour to two
hours, totally obivious OF their
danger. John Mitchell suggests that
the equipment OF mines with tele-
phones would be the best safeguard
against the repetition of such calamities.
Not only could the men be warned of
any danger that threstened them, but
emtombed miners could communicate
with those on the outside, explaining
conditions and making valuable sug-
gestions concerning their welfare
Punxsutawney Spirit
Oceans OF kerchiefs for Xmas at
Millirens.
At A. Katzen's you will find a big
selection OF mems, boys and chidren's
gloves and mittens at low prices.
Fancy umbrellas for Xmas at Milli-
rens.
Holiday shirts for men and boys at
Millirens.
Adams is headquarters for all kinds
OF Christmas slippers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15
The Franklin r. r. Is Open.

So is Halls store, where you can find
something to make your wife happy
and your husband smile. Easy rockers,
beautiful dishes, also goods for the
children.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15

employed therein. Refusal TO admit
the attendance officer is made a misde.
meanor punishable by q ne Of not less
than twenty-five dollars, nor more than
fifty dollars.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15

We have large assortment In candy
for the holiday trade. ranging in price
from 8 to 80 cents. Velvet Ice Cream
Candy Co.
Suitcases for Xmas at Millirens.
Big bargains in boys and children's
clothing at The Peoples Bargain store.
Xmas gifts in the way of slippers
every size at every price. Adams.
Travelling bags for Xmas at Millirens
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-12-15

Send your friend THE STAR one year
for Christmas present. For fifty-two
weeks they would be reminded OF the
giver.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-15
A DESERVED /
COMPLIMENT

That Lawrence Martin is, gratified
with the result OF yesterdays franchise
vote, he himself makes no effort 10
deny, not thai he cares SO much as to-
whether he or his friends build the
street railway, but he does take it,
and Justly SO, as gratifying indorse-
ment of the service which he has rem
dered the city in the two utilities
which he now controls and for which
which he holds franchise.
It is something unusual for any man
or corporation conducting even one
utility such as Mr.. Martin has con
Quoted in this city during the last five
years to retain the popular esteem
of his of their patrons as Mr. Martin
has done.
With two franchises already, the
people thus vote almost unanimously
to give him third 1t is a compli-
ment perhaps unprecedented. and yet
well deserved.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-15
.CALLAWAY
VICE PRES.
OF win Meet
In Shawnee Next
Year

Oklahoma City, July 15:-The fourth
annual meet of the retailers of the
state closed successful session in
the rooms of the Chamber Of Com
merce yesterday, elected officers for
the ensuing year. voted to hold the
next semi-annual meeting in January,
at Shawnee and passed number OF
practical and useful resolutions.
Officers were elected as follows:
President, B, D. Woods, Hydro; vice
president, Kendall Galloway, ChiclSa-
sha; secretary and treasurer A. w.
McKeand, Oklahoma City. Board OF
directors: E. G. Harlow. Edmond (;
w T. Montgomery, Ell Reno; J. w.
Kruger, Ardmore; 6. d. Leatherman,
Addington. Chairman legislative com
mittee, F. E. Herring, Elk City
An interesting feature of the meet
ing Yesterday afternoon was the report
made by the secretaries and repre-
sentatives of the local associations
over the state upon membership
moneys collected and the benefits de
rived from organization, Reports
were made from associations at Ana
darko, Ardmore, Chickasha, Ell Reno
Edmond, Enid. Guthrie, Purcell, Shaw
nee and Oklahoma City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-15
Gets Additional
Census District

Washington, July 15.-At the solici-
tation OF Representative Scott Ferris
of Lawton, Okla, Director of Census
Durand has ordered that an additional
census district be provided for in Ok
lahoma. But four districts had been
outlined. This win mean the appoint
ment Of an additional census super
visor at salary of $500 year. The
appointments will be recommended
BY the Republican congressman from
Oklahoma
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-15
IS SURE: A
HOT PLACE

The Following from this mornings
okiahoman shows that that city is in.
deed sweItering under the collar.
The record as appears in the Okla
homan is as follows:
Up jumped the mercury again yes
terday, reaching the highest point OF
1.-THE entire summer season During all
the afternoon the thermometer stood
around the 100 mark, and at O'Clock
i reached 1902. the highest point for
the day AT o'clock the thermome-
ter stood at, 100
A year ago yesterday the highest
temperature was only S4. while the
highest mark for that date during the
past seventeen years was aos. in 1897.
Three times during the history Of the
local weather bureau the mercury has
reached 104. the dates being July 3,
1894, Aug. !. 1896, and Aug. rs. 1901.
There seems to be little change In
the ice situation, the shortage con
tinuing. Local ice dealers are running
their plants to the full capacity and
their forces are working overtime
while shipments are being received
from other cities.
The intense heat has caused some
delay in the erection Of new build.
ings in the city. During the hotter
portions o fthe afternoon each day
the laborers on the more exposed parts
Of the buildings are called inside, for
fear Of heat prostrations.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-15
FRANCHISE VOTE IS
ALMOST UNANIMOUS
Is Much Larger Than Had Been Counted on Dur
ing the Day-vote Shows People Want The
Street Railway

Notwithstanding the little interest
and light vots which was polled yes
terday on the street car franchise
proposition, the vote was. as expected,
almost unanimous in favor Of the prop
osition In total of 64S votes cast,
there were but 2a against. Thus the
showing is far better than had been
counted on during the day and is such
as to encourage Mr.. Martin and his
friends to proceed with the matter
as soon as all preliminaries are at
tended to.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-15
LABOR STRIKE
ADJUSTED
Union Men Return to
Work-BuiIdinG Is Re-
Sumed

Oklahoma City. July 15.-The strike
of the building trades upon the Daily
Oklahoman building has been declared
off and union men. will return to
work today as though no strike had
ever been called.
After several meetings of the execu-
tive board of the buildings trades coun-
ell with the Westlake Construction
Company, satisfactory arrangements
have been made which has put an
end.to the strike.
The Oklahoman job was declared
fair at a meeting of the building
trades council last night and union
men, who SO desire, will be permitted
to take up work on the new building
without further interference from the
council
The resumption Of work by union
men on the building apparently ter.
inmates labor dispute which, for a
time looked menacing. and which
threatened to tie up all building in the
city where non-union men were en-
ployed.
The settlement of differences with
out the Intervention Of the state arbi'
tration board will be heralded with
much satisfaction TO-DAY among not
only the owners of new buildings un-
der construction, but also among all
citizens who have the welfare of the
city at heart.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-15
400 Claimants In
Embezzlement Sui

Especial Express Telegram
Muskogee, Okla, July 14-For her
self and four hundred other claimants,
Mary Thompson today brought suit In
the district court against Tony Mat
ney, former district clerk, to recover
$4,000, alleged to have been embez-
zIed by him.
The Southern Surety Company,
which is on his boz d for $4,000, and
three banks in which he had $4,000, are
also made co-defendants.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-15
The MAN MAY YET
BE IDENTIFIED
New Clew Developing Which May Yet Unravel
The Mystery Of The Man Found In
River

man said to comply with the descrip-
tion OF this man took his departure
from q town not many miles from
chickasha; this man, SO 1t is stated,
was to have been married in an ad-
Joining state early In July--but no
trace Of the man can be found after
leaving the town Ia question. He did
not appear on the day set for the wed.
ding, nor has be vet appeared.
It is claimed that the man had abous
5000 in money just prior to his depar-
ture.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-15
Coal Tax Awaiting
Result Test Case
Especial Express Telegram. ]

McAlester, Okla, July BY agree
ment here today, the attempt to collect
the gross production tax of 2 cents on
coal was suspended while test case
lis submitted to Judge Phil Brewer on
the agreed statement Of facts. 1t is
claimed that the amended law corrects
defects and companies are now paying
a tax Of one-half of per cent,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-15

That the coroner's inquest is closed,
in SO far as relates to the body of
the man found in the river near this
city June 2s is conceded, but
that there is yet some hope OF
ascertaining at least some knowledge
as to the identity of the man grows
palmer as the days 60 by.
II is believed that the identity is
certain to be established within
few days. This much has been
learned: On certain day IN June a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-15
Woman Seeks
Heavy Damage


Tulsa, okla, July Is. Claiming the
killing Of her husband, AL Boone, a
wealthy Indian, BY Oliver Davis on
May Ia was murderous plot, Lucinda
Boone today filed damage suit for
$4,000 in the district court, naming
Addie Davis and Mrs Clarisa Bell
wife and mother-in-law Of Davis. as
defendants.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-15
BartleSyille Paper
BIaCkhand Letter
Especial Express Telegram. j

BartIesyiIIe, Okla, July i5.-Refer-
ring to the use Of dynamite on Jop-
lin newspaper when a building was
wrecked, supposedly BY parties against
whom the paper was making fight
the Enterprise of this city has received
black hand letter warning It not to
try to discover the murderer Of }!
Deckard, found dead here.