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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-10

The Lansford Journal has an inter.
esting Sunday school department.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13

lived quietly at his home At Rose
burg Three years ago he was tried
In Washington, ID. G.. on the charge
Of destroying official correspondence.
On this charge he was acquitted. the
defense being that Hermann con-
sdered the correspondence destroyed
as private and not official
In the present case Hermann was
charged with conspirlng with Untel
States Senator John II, Mitchell, de-
ceased ex-united States Deputy
District Attorney Franklin Pierce
Mays; ex State Representative Willard
". Jones. State Representative II. A..
Smith, deceased. and George Sorenson,
To acquire school lands fraudulently
from the state and have them included
in forest reserve in the Blue Noun
taine
All of the others indicted with Her
mann have been tried and found
guilty with the exception Of Smith,
who is dead.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
ELECTRIC TRAINS
CRASH TOGETHER

Oakland. Feb II More llan a
score OF people we're injured today and
probably one may die as the result Of
wreck on the long trestle NJ tho Key
Route line.
Because Of u heavy fog on the bay
u crowded Oakland train Was Tagged
al what r. known as the second fog
station. about midway on the three
mile trostle. II was given three.
minute headway. a Berkeley train
was scheduled 10 reach the pier IT 20
minutes later. Failing 10 catch any
signals. the motorman Of this train
ran along at the usual rate IF speed,
and because of the fog did not see
the train standing until II struck IT,
The Berkeley train teleseoped the rear
car of the Oakland train.
II Il. Stone Of this city sustained u
fractured skull and MAY die,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
"A.
OHIO REPUBLICANS
HAVE CELEBRATION

on tile part uf tile electorate OF the
country that the national platforms of
the great political parties shall repre-
sent the respective issues for which
these parties contend: that these plat
forms shall say what they mean and
mean what they say, and that am
blgunns or dlslngcnuons ptanks shall
be no longer tolerated as devices TO
obtain votes, and further that the
president elected by either party. hav-
ing subscribed to the principles enun-
catcd in the platform Of that party is
pledged to the people of the country to
exercise his utmost cndeavors to Sc
cure the enactment OF the promised
legislation. ana he becomes therefore
not. only the ttular, but the respon-
sinie head of the party bs which he
Is elected.
In view of these facts the National
League of lRepublican clubs recognizes
President Taft as the responsible head
of the republican party
"fhe name of William Howard Taft
Of Ohio supplied the enthusiasm for
the campaign work of our clubs in the
recent national election. The name OF
President Taft and the policies for
which he stands will supply the Ma
tianal League of Republican clubs the
requisite enthusiasm for effective serv-
Ice whenever republican party SUI
prenaey Is threatened .
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
FATE or THE ACCUSED tx.
sSMAN RESTS WITH
MEMBERS OF THE PANEL.
TRIAL A LENGTHY ONE
Former Official is Accused Of Entering
Into Conspiracy With other Ore.
gon Men to Dcfraud tho Government
by Having School Lands Included IN
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve.

Portland, Drr., Feb VI Tie fate Of
Binscr Hermann. former congressman
from oregon and x-cummlssioncr OF
the general land office, whose trial for
conspiracy % dcfraud the United States
In connection with the establishment
nf the Blue Mountain forest reserve
IN this state has Just closed, u In the
hands Of the jury. Following the read
ing of the lengthy instructions by Judge
Charles H. Wolverton. tile jury retired
at l1:O5 o'clock this morning. Up to
8 o'clock tonight there has been no
indication that the Jury Is approach
Ing an agreement.
The trial of Hermann has been the
longest Of any OF the so-called land
fraud trials. having consumed five
weeks. Today ends the last day OF
the fifth year since the indictment was
returned against the defendant. Her
mann was indicted February ~. 1905.
His was the last important case to be
tried growing out of the land fraud
Investigations which were undertaken
by Francis j. Heney.
Hermann was a member of congress
at the time of his Indictment and
since the expiration of his term has
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13

Dayton. ohlu. lteh IT, Eleven hun
dred republicans Of ohio gathered
here tonight 1T u dinner 10 celebrate
the anniversary of Lincnlu's birth, the
election of wade ELLIS ms chairman Of
the republican state executive com
mittee and the uniflcatlon of Taft and
old league republican clubs. which
was accomplished this afternoon. The
list of speakers included Wade II. Ell
lis, John Hays Hammond and Carmi
Thompson. The speeches were devoted
to achievements and prospects of the
republican party in ohio and the ma
ton
Hammond Speaks.
John Hays Hammond, president of
the National League of Republican
clubs was one Of the principal speak
crs mt the banquet of the Ohio League
of Republican clubs tonight
Mr.. Hammond declared that he had
found from investigation that gricy-
ances existing In the ranks of the re-
publican party are petty and not fun
damental and more imaginary than
real and that IL Is In times of po-
litieal inactivity that faetlonal differ
enees and chickering's arise. He cobtln-
ued In part
In political crises nf this kind Ohio
has always bnen conspicuous for her
loyalty 10 country and party,
There is a ransdly growing demand
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
PROVE INNOCENCE
IN STOCK F|ASC0

New York. Feb l2.--Annoancemen
was made today by the governing
committee Of the New York Stock Ex-
change that Tucker, Antony & Co.
and Van sehaiek 4 Co. two Of the
firms censnrod by the committee In Its
statement regarding the Columbus and
Hooking Coal and Iron company, had
furnished further information TO the
complete satisfaction of the exchange
authorities that their subscriptions to
the Hooking pool We're for the account
Of a customer and that they We're ig-
norant that this customer was acting
for or had any relations with Lathrop.
Hasklns n 20, in the matter
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
SHERIFF IS CALLED
TO PREVENT TROUBLE

bozoInnn. Feb. Y. Especially About
90 men employed by tile Northern Pa
efa near Chestnut went on strike
last night and Sheriff eles and Dep
MY Battonfelder were summoned
from here this morning ~ tie author
tiles feared that there might possibly
be violence The men were engaged
In Strengthening the course of the
stream through Rocky canyon. which
during the last few years has dam
aged the roadbed of the company, and
they were well supplied with dyna-
mile and giant powder. The trouble
arose over the discharge Of two work
men by the boss and the men struck
10 force their reinstatement and to
compel the discharge of the boss. The
feeling seems To be rather strong.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
UNIONS To SUCCEED
IN THEIR EFFORTS

Washington, Feb, 12-The govern
ment probably viii discontinue the
practice Of printing stamped envelopes
With the address of business firms In
the corner For several years printers
unions have been laboring to that end.
claiming 1t was an invasion of their
field and forced private firms to enter
into competition with the federal gov
ernment.
Il Is stated that the house committee
on postoffice and postroads will in
elude In its regular appropriation bill
for the department provision de-
clarng that the practice shan cease.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
DEADLY SUBSTANCE DISCOVERED
IN STOMACH OF MISS MAR.
GARET SWoPE.
NEW SENSATION SPRUNG
Attorney Paxton Swcars That physi.
, clan Discovered Drug in Remains OF
Niece Of Colonel Swopc, and That
Christman Swope Had Convulsions
After Taking Hydc's Capsule.

Kansas City. Feb. l2.-That poison
had been found IN the contents Of the
stomach Of Miss Margaret II. Swopc
and that Chrisnan Swopc went into
commissions. according to Miss Anne
Houlchan. his nurse. few minutes
after she had given him capsule Al
the direction Of Dr. B. q. Hyde. We're
two startling statements made under
oath BY John q. Paxton. executor "
the Swopc estate. today. These new
aud important features IN the Swope
mystery were revealed by Mr.. Paxton
only after he had been threatened
With commitment II he refused To an
swer the questions asked him BY
Hydcs attorney. Mr.. Paxton was Civ
ing his deposition In the slandcr suit
for 100000 brought against him by
DIR. Hyde.
Miss Swope Is niece of the late
Colonel Thomas II. Swope. ON Dccem-
Der | she was stricken with typhoid
fever and DR. Hyde cared for her.
poison was found In marked guam
titles In the contents of Miss Swope's
stomach by DR.. Victor Vaughn" said
Mr.. Paxton.
Attorney walsh eagerly demanded of
the witness: did anyone tell you Of
medicine that Dr. Hyde gave Chris
man Swope?''
Il do not remember the exact
words" answered Mr.. Paxton. but
Miss Houiehan told me that DR.. Hyde
had given her a capsule To administer
~ ChrIsman Swope. She gave the
capsule and few minutes later he
went into commissions.
Stormy Scene.
The story of the stormy seene II.
the Swope homestead on December 1s
when the nurses threatened to leave
If DR.. Hyde were not dismissed and
another physician obtained TO care foI
the III members of the family. was
told by Mr.. Paxton. lie told of tho
vague suspicious OF the nurses which
eventually led up to the open break
between them and Mrs. Logan Swope
II appeared that Miss Houehan was
the leader In that insurrecton. Jasi
before leaving She turned To Mrs
swope, according to Mr. Paxton, ant
said.
feopIe are Doing lnnFuGfsu III ilfs
house. The departure Of DR.. Hyde
and his wife from the home followed
amid fearful scene. Accusations
were made regarding the physician
His wife. In the house Of her mother
stood firmly by him as he was turnet
away from her parental doors.
Much time was passed In question
ing Mr.. Paxton regarding a letter h,
wrote to Stewart S. Fleming one o
the Swope heirs, telling him of th'
mystery. II was upon this letter tina
DR.. Hyde brought his suit.
Who did you mean when you sait
ia that letter that the murderer 0
Colonel Swope should be brought /,
Justice" was asked Mr.. Paxton.
Il meant Or. Hyde he replied
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
OPTION ON PROPERTY
SIGNED BY DUNSMU|R

Vancouver, T.. g. Feb II, The op-
ton obtained by william Mackenzie
and d, d, Mann, president and vice
president Of the Canadian Northern
railroad to purchase all tine Dunsmulr
coal and railroad properties in British
Columbia and san Francisco for sll,-
100000 cash was signed In Victoria.
January 3, by James Dunsmuir, In
favor of a Victoria lawyer. represent
ing the railroad men, and the option
runs until May Is.
Both the railroad builders made "A
personal examination Of the mining
property In January So fas as known
the sale has not been completed.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
ANOTHER STEP TAKEN
IN RAILROAD SCHEME

Denver. iS'b Il. Another step In
the construction Of an alrline railroad
between Denver. Dailas. Texas a. Ire
Gulf Of Mexico was taken Yesterday
when contracts were closed between
officials OF the Denver, Gulf Railroad
company Of Colorado. Oklahoma and
Texas, the trustees holding the 100000
cash bonus which is on deposit III the
banks Of Lamar, Col. for the con
structon and operation "f $50 miles pi
railroad between Lamar Col, and
Texahomn, Texas, Oh or before July
|. 1911. This and contracts now in
force in Texas will insure the compile
tion Of $50 miles of this system. witt
1t Is proposed eventually to extend to
the Pacific northwest coast.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
PRELIMINARY PLANS
ARE NOW COMPLETE
Sketch of the Proposed Federal Building for Mssoula Is
Ready to BE Considered for Proposed
Changes.

Washington. -, 9, Ifeb. Il. tSpe
eial) The supervising architect Of the
treasury department today notified
Senator Dixon that the preliminary
sketch and plans OF the Missonla fed
eral building were complete and asked
for a conference on and changes that
might be suggested.
The present plans call for n two
story building approximately 90 by
100 feet of area with basement The
first story IL to be used for nostoffIee
purposes and the second story for the
forestry department headquarters
1t has not yet been determined
whether tho omnibus public buildings
bill viii be taken up AT the present
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
THE DISPUTED POINT
TO Be SETTLED FIRST

Cincinnati Feb. 12.-Mrs Jeanette
SteWart-Ford VIII not be tried second
time, on the Indictment charging her
with Matchmaking Charles l.. War
riner. the defaulting treasurer Of the
Big Four railroad. until the Ohio su
preme court passes on the point raised
In the first trial concerning the use
by the defense of the transcript of
testimony given by Warrlner before
the grand jury.
This decision was made by Judge
Swing today
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
TUG MAY BE LOST.

Washington Feb, 12.-There Is grave
apprehension at the navy department
that the naval tug Nina has been lost
at sea. Orders have been sent from
the yards at Norfolk, Philadelphia
New York and Boston to send vessels
Immediately to search for her. The
Nina left Norfolk last Sunday for Bos
ton and has not been heard from since
She has compliment Of 28 men.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
WILL HAVE CHANCE
TO SUGGEST CHANGES

Washington, Feb. 12.-Haying COM
pleted the regulations for the labelling,
marking and branding of whskey in
accordance with the principle laid
down by President Taft In his decision
of what IL Whisky?' the commt-
tee which prepared the ne wrules will
give an opportunity next Wednesday
to the interests affected to make hug
gestions for modifying.
The hearing Is to be given In re-
sponse to a request from whisky in
terests.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
ATTORNEYS APPEAR
BEFORE THE COURT

st. Petersburg, Feb L.. The trial
began today of NJ, Basunoff and M.
Arunson. prominent lawyers, WHO were
associated with nssip Pergament in
the defense of Olga Stein, who was ac-
cused of embe2zlements and furgeries.
Nine. Stein escaped 10 tire United
States In 1907. although she was SUBJ
sequently arrested here and sentenced
to 16-months' Imprisonment, Her
counsel were accused OF conniylng ut
her escape from the country
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13

session Of congress hut this matter
will probably be decided within two
weeks, II the matter is considered the
plans for the Mlssoula building will
probably be changed 50 as to provide "A
building of three stories. az an extra
appropriation now pending Will give
"A sufficient amount In addition to the
original fund To erect IA three story
structure which would be capable OF
accommodating all the federal Off
ces now located IN Missoula.
The house committee on agriculture
will hear arguments on February "a
on the Lafean bill providing for the
Standardization of apple boxes 10 be
used IN Interstate trade Senator
Iafean arrived today
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
OFFICERS ELECTED.

New Orleans. Feb. l. The selection
Of officers choosing of the next
meeting place, reports Of important
committees and several addresses
were the features Of the last days ses-
sion of the National Editorial associa :
tion here today,
About 80 members were included in
the passenger list Oh the steamer sail
ing today for Colon.
The party will remain several days
In Panama,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
Reviews Platform.
REScUES YOUNG BOY.

Wallace, Feb. r. (speclalo The
ready wit and pluck of lo-&ear.old
Edna Barger today saved the life of
Willie Brown, the f-sear-o,d son of
Tom Mace, an employe nj The lleela
mill The child fell into tank con-
tanning several feet of ~ater and
would have drowned had rot the little
girl seized his clothes and teld his
head above water until size could call
for help. Worhfnen pulled the lad
from the tank.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
LINCOLN DAY OBSERVED.

Butte. Feb. 12..-tspeclal ,--Llne,ln's
birthday was generally observed in
Butte today, the banks and all public
offices closing Flags We're displayed
everywhere but business continued as
usual, In the evening there was an
entertainment given by Lincoln post
of the G, a. Il. assisted by the young
veterans. General Warren gave some
personal reeolleetions of Lincoln and
John +. Davies a younger veteran,
made splendid talk.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
COMM UNICATlON BROKEN.

Atlanta, Ga. Feb. II All efforts 10
get into communication today with
points In the Florida peninsula proved
fruitless owing to the severe wind and
rain storm which swept that territory
late yesterday. in which a small vii
lage, north Of Lakeland. was reported
wrecked and several persons injured,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
THOMAS /. LEWIS.
THOMAS I
LEWIS OPTIMISTIC
REGARDING FUTURE

Wage contracts which have been
effective for two years win expire
March ~. he said In all btumnous
fields the mine workers VIII demand
an advance of approximately 10 cents
a ton. a II per cent increase. A fail
ure to get new contracts before
March 81 might cause general sus-
pension involving 100000 miners
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
AGREEMENT REACHED.

Paris, Feb l2,-I'he foreign office
announced today that the four protect
ing powers, France, Russia, Italy and
Great Britain, had reached n com
plete agreement as to the representa-
tions 10 be made 10 Crete concerning
the participation OF the island in the
forthcoming Greek parliament.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
BUDGET Is PASSED.

Toxic. Feb l.. Tire budget WAS
passed after i slight amendment by
the house of representative The
budget was assured through the re-
cent committee promise whereby tho
land tax was reduced ) per cent. IN
volging s4.0o0.Ooo, aud the apppopria-
tions were proportionately decreased.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
cRlTTENDEN RETIRED.

Washington, Feb IL Erigadier
Hiram y crttendeu recently
promoted from lieutenant colonel Of
engineers and stationed at Seattle. has
been placed on the retired list His
retirement viii be followed by the
promotion of Colonel Frederick w.
Ward. commanding the Seventh cav
airy ut Fort Riley.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
PORK GOES HIGHER.

Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. Z The live
stock quotations on all grades Of hogs
advanced today to 1910 a hundred
pounds, the highest price paid here
since the civil war. Dealers attribute
the cause to the meat strike
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
CONTRACTS ILLEGAL.

Harrisburg, Feb 2The state rail
road commission, in a decision today
in the complaint Of the Consolidated
Telephone companies of Pennsylvania
against the exclusive contract between
the Bell Telephone company and the
Slate Belt Telephone company Of
Slatington, Pa, rules that exclusive
contracts are Illegal, and strongly
recommends that there be an inter
change of local business
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
ASQUITH VISITS KING.

London. Feb. l2.-~An invitation from
King Edward changed the plans Of
Premier Asauith, who proceeded To
Brighton this morning and had an
audience lasting an hour with his
majesty. The premier presented the
proposed text of the speech from the
throne. the cabinet appointments and
the protected course of business for
the opening of parliament next week
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
MRS. BELMONT TO SPEAK.

Newport, II. l., Feb l2,-Mrs O. II,
Z. Belmont and other prominent lead
ers OF the movement Of the woman
suffrage, viii address the committee
on special Legislation when that body
takes up the suffrage bill recently in
trodnced. The hearing will be set for
a day when it Is possible for Mrs
prcsent.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13

st. Louis. Feb. Il. 81 l., Lewis
president of the United Mine Work
crs, here tonight #ail that because Of
tho Increased cost ia living, he believes
the 100000 bitnminous coat miners of
the United states Will get an increase
of approximately u per cent without
a suspension OF business at the mines
April |.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
INVENTOR DIES.

Worcester. Mass. Feb. 12--rhomas
D. Dodge. a philanthfopist and inven-
tor of cylinder printing presses, died
at his home here today, aged 81,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
DR.. WILSON SAILS.

New York, Feb. L. Dr Woodrow
Wilson, president Of Princeton univer-
sity, sailed today for Bermuda, He
declined to discuss the situation al
the university created by the with
draWal of the William Cooper Proctor
100000 gift.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-02-13
INJURED MAN DIES,

Los Angeles, Feb l. Former Coy
ernor Louis L, Wolfley of Arizona,
who was struck by an electric car
here Yesterday, died IN a hospital this
afternoon.