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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-12-09

gun might have been held to inAic
the wound. The wounded man, j
standing erect, would be facing partl,
right from the man doing the shoot
ing. The muzzle of the gun wa.
probably almost touching Crook.
Captain Andrews Testi6es.
Captain I. ii. Andrews testified thai
the bullet was 32-cabibre, center fire
probably Smith & Wesson ball and fit.
ted the empty cartridge in the gun
The witness attempted to remove the
empty cartridge from the gun, but
was unable to do so, as it stuck fast
Mr.. Benedict said that he wanted to
use the gun to demonstrate with, but
the court suggested that it would be
better to use wooden gun. This did
not satisfy the attorney.
James CallagaI, Madison Lake
hardware merchant, identified the rifle
as one that was in his store for sale.
He first noticed on the night of the
trouble that the gun was gone. Hall
had left it there one evening, after
asking and receiving permission to do
so. Later, Hall suggested that the
witness sell the gun, and himself show
cd it to persons a number of times,
trying to sell it.
On cross examination, the witness
said that Hall had perfect liberty to
take the gun at any time, and was
almost a daily visitor at the store.
The witness did not know when the
gun was taken away. 1t might have
been gone a month before the shoot
ing, for all that he knew.
New Detective Firm.
Julius Griebel testified to being pres.
cnt at the interview with Hall at the
county Jail, had by Frank Franciscus,
October 2, and told what he remem-
bered of that conversation, including
the confession. Hall had made no
claim that the gun had gone of by ac-
cident.
On cross examination, the witness
denied belonging to any detective firm
in the city, or ever belonging to one.
In the conversation, Hall always had a
good word for Mrs. Crook and eParl.
Hall also said that Crook had made
his brags around town that he had
'gouged him (HalD ont of his property.
Hall said: 'Ida has taken more abuse
from that good for nothing devil than
any other woman would. Why, l think
more of that woman than l would if
she was my own daughter"
Mrs. Alma DehIing was recalled and
testified that her father could not
write. The witness carried on the cor
respondence for her mother with the
sons in Wisconsin while her father was
there. She did not write to her father
or brothers, asking her father to come
home.
Pearl Crook was called, but at once
began to cry and was excused. She is
nine years old.
John Sullivan, Madison Lake sa.
loonkeeper, testified that Hall was ac-
customed to use intoxicating liquors
three or four times October /, and
mostly drank whisky. lie was last
there at 5 p. m, and was a little urI-
der the influence of liquor then.
The state rested at ll:20 a. NJ, and
the noon recess was taken.
This afternoon the white haired de-
PENDANT took the stand and told his
story, which was listened TO with
GREATNESS interest. The defense has
several other witnesses. but it is be-
lieved that the testimony OH both
sides will all be concluded by noon
tomorrow. and that the case will get
to the jury before night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-12-09

"Where did you take your shoes off
that evening""
81 can't remember"
Were they not found in the kitchen,
under the table, back against the WALTZ"
Il don't know
do you remember talking with John
Neary that night ~
ssNO SIR
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
FREIGHT DELIVERIES ON THE
PocAHoNTAs DIVISION Ex.
cEEDs ALL PREVIOUS REC.
oRDS IN HISTORY
BIG MOVEMENT
IN COAL AND COKE
GENERAL MOVEMENT is BEST
SINCE ROAD WAS OPENED
SO FAR IN MONTH

Tho freight deliveries on the Poca.
hontas division OF the Norfolk g. Wes-
tern so far I'm the month of November
have exceeded anything I'm the mast
history of the con. pany. and IL the
average Is maintained for the rest of
the month it will prove record
breaker far exceeding October which
now holds the banner record. The
daily freight movements are about
1900 cars, and tho major percent CT
this Is coal and coke. The October
coal shipments went considerably be-
yond 10000 cars, and IL the present
average keeps up this will be beaten
b va good round number.
General freight is good, but the
principal increase has been in the
coal and coke consignments. In the
latter instance there has been q very
marked increase. The movement has
been about equally divided between
the east and the west, the Lake load
ing probably exceeding somewhat In
the haulage. The Lake season, how
ever will close December ! on ac-
count OF the fact that all marine in-
surance for the Lake region is ineffec.
tive for the winter beyond this date.
This fact will probably operate to re-
duce the haulage from the field for the
rest of the season.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
DAY is os5G0VED IN THE cHyR.
cHss OF CITY WITH Ae.
PRoPRIATE RELIGIOUS
SERVICES
TURKEYS DONATED
TO THE NEEDY
THE ENTIRE COUNTRY JOINS IN
THANKS AND CARVING THE
CORPULENT Go5eLER

Thank giving day was observed IN
all the churches OF BmeGeld today
and appropriate services were rem
dered. In most instances the pas
tors preached sermons along the line
OF the thankfulness which should be
present among the people on this oc-
casion.
Very few people went without
turkey. The Salvation Army and the
Associated Charities made special
effcrt 70 see that all the deserving
poor were provided for. a great
many citizens donated turkeys an:
other eatables to tA,se institutions for
distribution.
The banks of the city were closed
all Gay on account OF the legal holl-
day practically all the business
houses closed at noon to give their
employees half holiday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
P0CAHONTAS MAN
MOVES TO CITY

w. r. Graham. who short time
ago resigned the Office of mayor of
Pocahontas, Va, because OF his con.
templated change of residence. is
moving today to BlUefeld and will
occnpy the house at $50 Highland
Avenue. Mr.. Graham is president OF
the First National bank of Pocahon-
tas, vice president of the McCro &
Wright Milling company of Bluefield
and is interested in several coal opc-
rations in the field. He has opened
Offices in the Thornton building which
VIII give him closer touch with his
general work
Dr. l.. j. Stump was appointed to
hli the vacancy in the mayorality of
Pocahontas.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
It COSTS NOTHING TO ENTER
LEADERS SUBSCRIPTION CONTEST

eligible to enter. The following is
descrion of these handsome prizes.
The automobile given to the sue
cessful candidate is a Hudson. The
Hudson has won reputation that
cannot be destroyed It is the 1911
model The mechanism is perfect i'm
every detail After twelve years OF
experience the Hudson Motor Car co.
is able to put such successful car
on the market The car is first class
in appearance as well as i'm the mech.
anism. 1t is large and comparatable.
The tonneau is equipped with soft
cushions. The doors are exceptional.
ly large and tend TO close when the
car is started. The car us upholster-
ed in the best blue black leather with
hair-flling. The foot room for the
chauffeur is 2S inches. thus insurine
the driver perfect comport. The steer
ing gear. levers and brakes are all so
arranged that the amateur driver can
easily control the car. It Is a 39
horsepower car. The gasoline capa.
city is 10 gallons and that Of the
water tank is four gallons. The tires
are usually one of the most impor.
.tant features of car. The company
realizing this have provided the car
with tires 33x3 1-2 inches on both
front and rear wheels This model
weighs 1000 pounds The special ton
is also furnished with the car. The
fuel consumption is comparatively
small with that OF other cars. The
consumption averages Is to 23 miles
per gallon. Thus with the foregoing
good points the HUDSON stands on an
equal with any standard car.
The second prize is the bedroom
suit. This one comes from one OF
the best furniture factories of the
north. II is a massive. rored-to
dress piece suit II is made Of quar-.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
TAETs EATS TURKEY.

Washington, NoY. 24-Somewhat
tired and worn from the effects of his
trip to Panama and back, but still
wearing the smile that won't come
off. President Taft is back in WISH
ington In time to get his share of the
big and fat Rhode Island turkey that
will occupy the place of honor on the
White House table at the Thanksgiv-
ing Day feast. The President is not
at all downcast over the result of the
election, although he does not put
the Democratic majority in the house
as among the blessings to be thankful
for.
Washington is observing the holi-
lay in the usual quiet manner. Hith
two football games scheduled for this
afternoon to add a spice of excite
ment to an otherwise decoTous day.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
(By Ruth Johnston.)

Attention! patrons and readers of
The Evening Leader. Have you stop
ped to consider the great proposition
you are made? Just think you can
get an automobile, a bedroom suite
or a diamond ring If you will just
ly nothing. Each and every one of
you have your friends Why mot
speak TO them about the paper? Hand
them a copy of The Leader. They
will see It's value and will be glad
TO subscribe for it, This paper is real
ly the leader OF Bmefield Think Of
getting all the news of BlueGeld and
of the coalfields as well as of the
entire word for only $4.OO per year.
Why II is remarkable Just kindly
and in a business way impress this on
your friends. Finally they will Be-
come interested and will subscribe
for the paper. Only one $4.O0 sub
scription gives you 5000 votes
Take into consideration the prizes
ana you VIII OeClue at once tndt II IS
worth little effort on your part.
If you are a business man you need
an automobile II you have a flourish
ing business you need a Hudson to
keep it. Probably you have country
trade if so the Hudson is just what
you are looking for. No hills are too
steep for IL TO climb The leading
business men all over the United
States use a Hudson and will testify
to it's value. II you are a doctor just
think what it means to you to own
an automobile II does not cost near
ly so much to maintain It as it does
for horse. Some one will certainly
become the proud owner. Why not
you? OF course we realize that every
body can not get tho first pirze but
you have the consolation that there
are two others. Remember there is
no limit to the number OF candidates
and that any respectable person is
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
IRcN HAND OF DIAz HAS SMASH.
ED THE REVOLT AND GEN.
ERAL MApERo is A
PRISONER.
HIS FOLLOWERS
NOW IN FLIGHT
1T is FEARED GUERRILLA WAR.
FARE WILL BE CARRIED ON
IN MOUNTAIN FAsTNEssEs

Mexico City. Nov. 24.-The iron
hand of Porfirio Diaz, president OF
Mexico has smashed the revolt aimed
to crush his power and General Mad
ero, the rebel leader. is prisoner in
the hands Of federal troops, accord
ing to dispatches received here from
the north today. t ~
Madero's followers are reported to
be in fight to the mountains with the
federal troops in hot pursuit
The situation in southern Mexico is
tranquil and there has been little
trouble there at any time. While the
back bone of the revolution is crush.
ed, the rebels in the mountains can
carry on guerrilla warfare and it is
feared fighting of this kind will be
carried on for months.
The use of the telegraph wires
were 9:anied freely TO newspaper me.
today after lapse OF several days.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
TURKEY DAY IN GOTHAM

New YORK. Nov 24-Good cheer,
piesy, gratitude, turkey and young
beggars all figured cOnspicuously n
New York's observance OF Thank3-
giving Day. In accordance with their
usual custom, thousands OF yoUngs-
ters. both boys and girls. with paint
ed faces AMI fantastic garb. thron .ed
the streets during the morning hours,
begging pennies tpasscrsby OW-
ing TO the scarcity OF tic turkey crop
and the consequent high prices
charged for inferior birds. there yyill
be fewer turkeys carved today than
usual i'm the metropolis, but there IS
no lack Of JOY and merriment on that
score.
Sumptuous Thanksgiving dinners
were served today at the various
penal and charitable institutions Of
the city. and the prisoners and in
mates fare1 better than many people
on the outside The charitable or
ganizations, however, have ample pro-
visions 10 feed all the poor Of the
city. and If any man, woman or child
gees hungry today II Will not be the
fault OF the phianthrpists
The Presidents injunction to at
tend church and offer prayers OF
Thanksgiving was Cbeyed by maDv
thousands this morning, and special
services were held in religious edi-
fees throughout the greater city. The
thetares are crcEde1 this afternoon,
and for the evening performances not
a ticket is TO be had az any box Of
fee of any playhouse in the metro
polls.
Every hotel and restaurant in TIC
city was crowded and even the beef
ands' along the Bowery had cpical
menus, on which turkey and cram
berries were prominent
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
PROSPERITY IN saJTU

st Louis, Nov. 24.--TAis IS a day
~ real Thanksgiving throughout the
Southwest, as autumn of 1910 finds
tna. great section enjoying higher
degree OF prosperity than in many
wears. 90 to the iobbing center of
the Mississippi v9llev an1 the south
western states, st. Louis is sharing
largely in the general prosperity.
Tle charitable organizations OF this
city have prepared to feed all OF the
poor and unfortunate, but the demand
is less than for many years past The
football game between Syracuse and
ST. Louis University will be the prin-
cipal sporting event OF the day.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
INTERESTING SERVICE Ar
CHRISTIAN CHURCH TONIGHT.

The services al the Christian
Church continue rlg1t along. The
service tonight viii be unusually in
tercsting. The subject on which
Evangelist Cooke viii speak is, Il am
Bound for the Promised Land" Theqc
SO riccs arc making q deep and wide
snta1d impI .si0n on tho town. Sucn
clear acgiptural preaching is heard
each nignt that ali go away knuking
more Of The Bible and The way Of He.
The service tonight begins az 1:3O
sharp.
Tomorrow night Evangelist Cooke
will give bis famous Bible reading III
the second coming oil Christ Hore
Is an opportunity for the people "a
know what the Bible says ON this
great theme. Come ar1 be sure m
bring Vouf Bible
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
Notemtcr 2, In mIsinr,

1Sc g. treat Britain had $50, eaips fro
commission I'm her navy.
lS29-New England states began toe
custom or celebrating the last
Thur ly iu November as Gny
Oi IN nksgiving.
BOGgson tN.a Frances
Hogsen }uructN the author born
~ Mauchc.trr England
1S5I--Adelina P7tu made her first
appearance on any stage at Sow
Yofi
1ss4--Bstlo Of COL columbl Tenn
essoe
lS75--William g. Asior died m Ncw
York, aEnd oIelty-throo.
lS13-Thc rhll' ns gained great
victory q IquiQue Peru
! tin Russo japanese war. the
japanese renewed attack ON Lone
Trec I'LL south OF Mukden and
were ropulscd at point Of bay
Onet. Coss1tks Killed POO Chin-
ese bandits who had Japanese
officers and six guns
1901 Sir " ward Clrk doridsd
title of american Ambassador 90
Thankseiyiug dinner az fondgu
insisted that ENGLAND was torr-
irially l1rgcr American Doarr
than the United states
1909 Secretary Ballingor denied re
mors OF his retirement rom lho
15inot
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
AFTER TERRIFIC BATTLE MUTT.
NEERs TAKE BRAZILIAN
MEN OF WAR AT NOON
YESTERDAY
HAVE BEGUN TO
SHE'LL THE CITY
ENTIRE FLEET WAS IN HAReoR
AT TIME REvoLuTIoNisTs
SEIZED THE VESSELS

Beunos Ayres. Nov. 2i--All dis.
patches arriving from Rio Janero to.
day were censurei, but enough was
cleaned from them TO indicate that
three vessels Of the Brazilian Navy
have been captured by revolutionists
after a terrific battle in which scores
were killed
Tho Minas Kerancs ard Soa Paula,
brand new battleshlps are In tho
hands of the mutineers and IL Is re.
ported they have begun to shell the
city The third vessel captured is
not named but it is understood to DO
new cruiser Conflict was began
upon the Minas Geranes at noon yes
terday. The officers were taken by
surprise. but with ninety men who
remained faithful, they defended the
ship for hours against $50 mutineers.
When the mutineers had captured the
ship they turned the guns on the two
other ships and forced the loyalists
to turn them over.
The entire Brazilian fleet was In
harbor at time but no further efforts
were made TO curb the mutiny.
Dispatches Confirmed.
london, Nov. "a. Dispatches rc,
ceived here confirm report of mutiny
but say president Fouseca has aitua.
tion well I'm hand.
Officers kilei.
London, Nov 2i.--The Brazilian
Continued on PAGE Five
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
AGED COUPLE:
ARE MURDER RED
TO DEATH-MoTiVE 1T
is BELIEVED WAS
ROBBERY

Princeton n. j.. Nov. 24.-Just al
ter finishing supper last night Rev
A. l.. Armstrong, eighty years old ana
for forty years pastor of country
church near here was shot and killed.
His wife also was killed The police
believe robbery WAS the motive for
the double murder. News CT the
murder did not rcach here "ntil this
morning and slayers get good START OF
the police.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
W.. To FIGHT
/ CONSERVATIVES
HE ATTACKS THE PROPOSED
CONFERENCE AT BALTIMORE
IN PRESENT ISSUE OF
THE coMMoNER.

Lincoln, Neb.. Nov. 2i.--Serving no
tice that he will fight any movement
looking to the nomination in 1912 OF n
conservative Democrat for presider-
cy. Wm. j. Bryan in current issue Of
the Commoner attacks proposed con.
Terence at Baltimore. What kind OF
conference?" he asked is likely To
assemble at the suggestion OF the pa.
per which helped oelect the present
Republican president.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
HOTEL CHANGE

Mr.. and Mrs r. ]. Wright who
have been running the Old Inn at
Tazewell, Va. for the past year VIII
move to Berrywlle. w Va, next
week where they will engage in a
similar enterprise. II is understood
u1t r. c. Pickle OF Marion, Va, is
on a deal TO take charge Of the ho-
tel. The travelling public say that MIR.
Wright has run very' excellent
rouse. and that they are sorrp he is
go'ne TO leave.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24

leaders do not think It hurts their
cause at all TO 20 down fighting for
their principles. whereas they would
regard surrender TO the orRaniza,
element of their party as fataI To
preserve their individuality. however
they feel that It IS not wen TO merge
themselves with The Democrats either
in or out OF the Senate, and hence
there has been no enthusiastic res.
ponse from them TO Senator Stones
invitation TO combine.
Senator Stone. in bis letter asks
that the advantage Of such a combin
alton between the Democrats ana "ln.
surgenis' in The Scule be thought
over carefully The changc in the
chairmanship as suggested BIZ, Mr..
stone would certainly bring about a
radical change in The Senate Be-
cause OF a lack ~ votes. however.
no such combina ion could BE- effect.
i've a. this session
While Senator stone has not yet ar
rived hero and 20 enc oams 70 know
definitely what his plans are. IL is
supposed that his idea among other
thing would be- TO alter the rules of
the Senate so as to take the naming
or the committees out OF the hands
81 the steering committee and place
them I'm the power Of the Senate itself.
Those who have received these letters
are eagerly awaiting Senator stones
arrival in Washington so as to- talk
over the matter with him and get his
views as TO how far he wants to 20.
The House Republican leadership is
so put out over the Democratic victory
that it doesn't pretend TO know what
will be the programme at the ap-
preaching session. or. i'm fact. anything
else no ono has heard anything
from speaker Cannon and Bcpresent-
ativo Payne. who. with Representative
--------------------------.- --------------------s
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
HAD HAND SHOT OFF
VALE OUT HUNTING

r. McBeynolds, conductor on the
Pocahontas Division Of the Norfolk
& Western railroad received mes
sage from Kiser, Va. yesterday stat
ing that his brother, Marry Mercy
nolds, had his hand shot off. II is sub
posed that he was out hunting when
he met with the accident as this is
the hunting season in that section.
Capt MeReynolds left last night to
find out the condition OF his brother
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
Thanksuivinu Mass.

Washington. Nov. 24.-President
Taft, Secretary Knox and nearly all
the cabinet and representation from
almost every nation of the two Amor
icas were present at the Pan Amer
lean Thanksgiving mass celebrated
by Cardinal Gibbons and apostolic
delegate Falconio.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
KILLED TRYING
To SAVE HOME

Asheville, n. c.. Nov "a While
fighting forest fire to save his home.
William Finn resident of Mcdowell
county was caught by falling limt.
pinned down and burned to dcatf
When discovered by searching parties
cnly mass Of the charred body re-
mained.
The fires are now under control.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
Rrnmnsnn MemnrinI

New York, Nov. PA monument
to the memory of DR.. Brownson. the
distinguished Catholic scholar, was
unveiled this morning i'm the presenC @
OF large number OF prominent cler-
gymen and laymen. The memorial
occupies site in Riverside Park, ~
the foot of One Hundred and Fourth
street. The monument movemnt has
been twenty-five years in reaching
completion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
AT WEST VIVIAN

A dynamite explosion IN tunnel
which is being bored by contractors
Reinhart e. Dennis for the Norfolk
Western on the West vivian yard de-.
stroyed a battery Of boilers early this
morning and will delay the work for
some time. Nm one was hurt and it
is not known whai caused the explo-
sion.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
Croker Il Sixtr. .Seron

ker the former Tammany chieftajn
who has Just come to this conn,ry
to spend the winter on his Florida
estate, is sixty-esyen years of age.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-24
SEN. STONE SUGGESTS MERGER
WITH REPUBLICAN INSURGENTS

Washington. Nov. 2l.- (speciaD --
Senator stone, OF Missouri. has writ
ten letter To- his Democratic COZ
leagues and several Of the Republican
"insurgent" Senators suggesting a
combination between the TWO by which
they viii be able to reorganiza the
senate, obtain control of I'm commit
tees ana appCrtiOn the chairmanships
ont among themselves Such com.
bination. Senator Stone poin' out. viii
smash the Ercsen; "standpaC control
and make possible the enactment Of
progressive legislation which fnder
the present regime is impossible. The
Senators letter apples TO the ncxt Con
gress In which the Republican major
ity will not exceed ten. and therefore
six insurgents aligned with the
Democrats could control
II is unlikely that he Senators sug-
gesfion viii be- adopted as a hard and
fast agreement Tbcrc is distinct
cleavage between the Democrats and
"insurgonts.' and many Democrats
fear that they would have 'o pa, 100
much I'm party principle for gucb a..
sistancc as they would receive from
the insurgents" At tho same time
any proposition 10 smash the stand
pattcrs' viii be- Immediately accept.
cd similarly