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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-05-11
REPORTS INDICATE.
HEAVY HEAVY FAIL FAIL IN
DISTRICT
The Snow Commenced Falling
Wednesday Night in Some
Portions Of State
MOISTURE NOW IS
ABOVE THE NORMAL
Soil Resembles Sponge in It's
Ability to Take Up Added
!. Supply of Water
Rain Record Remarkable.

With rainfall in Grand Forks of
ISL inches between Tuesday morning
at o'clock and this morning at s
o'clock. and with that same situation
prevailing throughout the northeast
ern portion of the state, and with rain
falling in the southeastern districts
and the northwestern sections quite
freely. and with the Missouri slope
country also receiving a fairly good
soaking. North Dakota stands today
upon the threshold of the 1911 crop
growing season with better prospects
for success than has been its lot in
many years.
Today's unusual local atmospheric
conditions. the low temperature and
snow are reflected throughout the
towards the southern districts. Last
night the temperature began to drop
and in the extreme northern tier Of
counties. snow began falling. This
morning found the ground covered
with a white mantle in some sections,
although in this district the snow
mingling with the rain, failed to re-
main
Has Rained Everywhere.
From Valley City. Fargo. James
town. Lisbon, Glendale and other
points in that section. reports come
today of very heavy fall of rain
last night. Devils Lake. Churchs Fer
~. Cando. Lakota, Park River Graf
ton. Cavalier, Langdon. Penabina and
Larimore are points in this northeast
ern district from whence come the
reports of heavy rainfalls since Tues
day morning, conditions in those vari-
Gus localities being almost identical
with those prevailing in Grand Forks
Points further west, Rugby. Minot
Rottineau. Williston. Stanley. Ken
mare. Bowbells. Mohall and Towner
also report rain this week, and sew
eral of the showers have been eX-
tremely heavy. Bismarck reports d
good rainfall, while reports received
in that city from Wilton. Pollock
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-05-11
BARNUM AND BAILEY COMING
That Circus Will Tour Northwest
This Year-Expected Some Time
During Month of July.

Barnum & Bailey's circus will tour
the northwest this year and it is that
circus that Grand Forks very likely
will have an opportunity of enjoying.
Advance agents for the circus have
reached Duluth and the twin cities,
and will work into the North Dakota,
northwestern Minnesota and Manito-
pa cities that will be covered within
a few days.
The show reaches this section some
time in July.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-05-11
COMING FROM DEVILS LAKE.
Good Sized Delegation from That City
for G. A. X. Encampment.

Devils Lake Journal: During the
G. A. R. encampment at Grand Forks
June 14th and 18th headsuarters will
be maintained at the Hotel Northern.
There will be large delegation to
go from this city due largely to the
fact that many of the department Of
fcers reside here, among whom are
Commander Albert Roberts, Adjutant
D. G. Duell, Department President
Mrs. A. NJ. Powell of the w. R. c., De-
partment Secretary Mrs. Alice NJ
Creel. Department Treasurer Mrs.
Frances Woodward. Besides the Of
ficers and their aides a number of
delegates from Devils Lake will at
tend.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-05-11
YOUNG is BEING CRO0MEO
Prominent Valley City Resident Like.
ly to Become Congressional Can.
didate q Year Hence

George NJ. Young of Valley City, a
candidate for congress three years
ago. will in all probability be can
didate for the honor next year in the
event that congress passes new APP
portonment bill that will increase
the states representation to three
members in the lower house. Dis
patches from Bismarck indicate that
fact.
In the central district, in which Mr..
Young is located, he was high man
in the fight three years afo. He was
running against H. T. Helgeson, A. ].
Gronna and L. B. Hanna and COM
parison of the vote indicates that he
led Gronna by 3S4 votes, Hanna by 5S2
and Helgeson by 6,214.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-05-11
A NEW DEAL FOR POULTRY
Elimination of Carload Lot Exhibitors
Means Better Days from Small
Owners Viewpoint.

Carload lots Of exhibits in the
poultry show at the North Dakota
state fair will not be countenanced,
Secretary NJ. c. Bachelor having an
nounced ruling to that ecect This
measure will be 2, boon to the local
poultry fanciers. as it will allow him
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-05-11
WILL BE BEST EVER.
Game Boards Exhibit Promises to be
Splendid Affair.

When the state game and fish
board of control adjourned Wednes-
day evening, decision had been reach
ed to make the exhibit that will be
made at the state fair in this city in
July one of the very finest possible.
The plans are being worked out by
the members of the board with Sec
rotary Bachelor of the fair associa-
ton, and nothing will be left undone
that will add to the completeness of
the exhibit,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10

FraternaI Manazines -.

Washington. Feb. l0.-Charglug die
elimination in The interests Of SONS
ers. Postmaster General Hitchcock has
written a protest against tine prOvis
ion in the Dadd's bill regulating the
postage on periodicals. The portion
of the measure 20 which ne takes *
ception is that admitting fraternal ant
society publications 10 the second class
mails without compelling them 10 sup
ply the legitimate llst of subscribers.'
required Of publishers of general news
papers and magazines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
GOT HIM DRUNK.
FIGHT POLICE
TO GET CHILDREN
Chicago High School Fire Leads to
Scramble Among Parents of
the Pupils.

Chicago. Feb. 1O.-A chemical ex
plosion in the physics laboratory of
the Austin high school caused a fire
and much damage TO the upper portion
of the building. The fire drill pre-
vented a panic among the pupils. but
the parents who heard of the fire rush
ed TO the building and fought the po-
lice TO cross the fire lines after their
children. The students left the build
ing in good order and the police found
it necessary 10 employ the children 10
assist in quieting the panic-stricken
parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
u. S. BOARD
RAPS DEEP
WATERWAY

Washington. Feb. 10.-The ap-
provaI of the report OF the special
board of engineers on the waterway
from Lockport, Ill. via the Des-
PLANES and Illinois rivers to the
mouth of the latter river was COM
municated 10 the house today by the
chief of engineers.
RAPs DEEP CHANNEL
The special board reported against
a 24-foot waterway from Chicago 10
the gulf. The board held a water
way s feet deep should be obtained
and tested before entering on enor-
mously expensive projects Of doubt
full utility.
WIDTH NOT OVER 200 FEET.
The board considered d bottom
width Of $50 feet in the canal and
200 feet in the open river above the
mouth of the Illinois sufficient for a
or 8 feet deep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
PHONE MERGER WITH
BELL Is OPPOSED
Independents Meeting at Chicago Ask
for State and National
Regulation.

Chicago, Feb. 10-Resolutions
against the merger with the Bell in
terests were adopted today by the
sociation J. also went on record as
fayoring state commissions to regu-
late the telephone business in gen
eral and an amendment 10 the fed
eral law TO give the interstate csm-
merce commission power to fix tel
ephone rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
Work of Day in Congress

Washington, Feb. 10.-Following are
the proceedings briefly told of the two
houses of congress yesterday.
SENATE Mr. Beveridge Of Indiana
made the f1rst speech that has been
heard in the senate on the Canadian
reciprocity agreement He commended
the plan. Mr.. BristOw of Kansas spoke
in advocacy OF the popular election Of
United States senators. Bills designed
to protect the men wearing uniform or
United States soldiers OF sailors from
discrimination at public resorts and for
the organization OF the consular sys-
TEN were passed.
house, bill making the member
ship Of the house 433 after March 3.
1913. was passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10

original robbers. was held to the
grand jury in bonds of $4,000 to-
day.
WORST OF ALL.
You are worse than any of the
other men in this affair." said the
court to Lotus, you not only plan
ned the original robbery, but also
the holdup Of that robber. Your de
fense. that you merely loaned two
revolvers for half an hour for 500.
is enough to indict you"
TOLD REMARKABLE STORY.
Charles Willard, who, after being
accused by a waiter in the restau-
rant and his friends of having plan
ned and carried out the robbery with
their aid, told the police a remark
able story Of his own robbery. He
said he had no sooner emerged from
the restaurant with the $4,000
booty than three other thieves, whom
ne claimed were hired by LOTUS,
set upon him. marched him into an
alley. and took nearly all the money
away from him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
BODY OF SCOTT
HIMSELF TAKEN
FROM THE TOMB?

Erie. Pa, Feb. 1O.-Although the
statement issued by the family is
To the effect the body stolen from
the Scott mausoleum is that of Mrs
Anna NJ. McCullom, sister-in-law Of
Scott. Tumors are persistent the
ghouls have taken the body of the
millionaire congressman Il Is i'm
possible TO secure a confirmation Of
this story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
MERICANS TO
AID PERSIANS
IN FINANCES

Washington. Feb. 1O.-To assist
the Persian government in reorgan-
izing It's finances, " Morgan
Shuster OF this city will be appointed
general OF the empire.
Shuster. who reorganized the Philip
pine customs service and revised the
Philippine tariff ia#. IL one Of I'VE
Americans who will be employed b.
Persia in its financial rehabilitation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
FIFTEEN DEAD
IN A WESTERN
MINE EXPLOSION

Trinidad, Col, Feb. 1O.-Of Is min
ers entombed by an explosion in the
Cokedale mine last night the bodies of
four have been recovered and five more
have been discovered. Six are still un-
accounted for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
ROOSEVELT ALSO
ON HIS WAY WEST

New York, Feb 1O.-Theodore
Roosevelt will leave at 4:3O this
afternoon for Grand Rapids. Mich.
where he will attend the annual ban
quet Of the Lincoln club and deliver
the chief address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
Alaska Wants Bank.

Washington. Feb. 1O-A petition has
been received by the postmaster gen
eral from citizens of Fairbanks. Alaska
requesting the establishment of a pos
tai savings bank. The petition is %
feet long
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
Lombard colleoe Gets Cash.

Galesburg, Ill, Feb. 10.-An-
nounoement was made yesterday of a
gift OF $4,000 from the estate of
the late Norman Hausen OF Frank
lin Grove to Lombard college, sub
ject TO a life interest held by the
donors widow and daughter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets 5:24. rises 6:55; moon sets
6:1s a. M; noon today, planets Mer-
curry and Uranus IN conjunction; 6:24
D. m, moon In conjunction with Nep-
tune: suns declination, 14-2 degrees
south of celestial equator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
SECURES A
CONVICTION
Wayman Successful in
Prosecution of Detec-
tive keely.
ECHO OF BROWNE CASE
Committed Perjury in Stating
He Was Ordered to Get
Beckemeyer Drunk.

Chicago, Feb. 10.-Detective Patrick
J. Keely was convicted of perjury in
the criminal court today. The offense
is alleged TO have occurred during the
trial of Lee O'Neil Browne, in which
Keely, who was connected with Way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
Chicago SaIoonkeeper is
Held for Rector'S
Robbery.
WAS A DOUBLE HOLDUP
Man Who First Took Money
Was Separated From 1t
Outside Door.

Chicago, Feb. 1O.-William L.
LOTUS, a saloonkeeper. the man ac-
cused by confessed participants in
the robbery last Sunday morning of
Rector's restaurant as having en-
ployed three other thieves to rob the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
Convict Hez Rasco.

Maryville. No. Feb. 10.-The jury
in the case OF Hez Rasco, charged with
the murder OF Oda HubbeH, his wife
and two small children. returned a
verdict of murder in the first degree.
and declared for the death penalty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
Record prize for tieifsr.

Toronto. Ont. FEB. 1O-J Minor
Of Hears Delight farm Of New York
purchased from Miller Bros. OF stou.
vile. yesterday morning q breedlns
heifer for $4,000. the highest price
ever paid Ia America for a heller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
ROOT OPPOSES
DIRECT CHOICE
New York Member Would Re
tain Present Method of
Electing Senators.
CONGRESS MUST CONTROL
Illinois Senate Goes on Record In
animously in Favor of Pop
ular Vote.

Washington, Feb. 1o.-Opposing
all suggestions looking to a change
in the manner of elecung senators,
Root today addressed the senate on
the resolution providing for election
by direct vote. He would not have
senators elected by direct vote, nor
if they were to be so elected, would
he have the control of such elections
transferred from congress to state
legislatures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10

mans Office, was assigned to protect
Representative Beckemeyer, who con-
fessed he received money from
Browne, for his vote for Senator Lori
mer.
GOT HIM DRUNK.
Keely's testimony which brought on
the prosecution. was that Wayman had
told him 80 take Beckemeyer out and
treat him right" which he said he
thought meant to get the legislator
drunk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10

ernment's surrendering its power TO
maintain itself
STATE SENATE ON RECORD.
Springfield, Ill, Feb. 10.-The
senate today unanimously adopted a
resolution calling for the support of
the 47th general assembly in the
direct election of senator's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
BATH TUB TRUST
MEMBERS LOSE OUT

Detroit. Mich. Feb I0.-Federal
Judge Denison today overruIed the
demurrer OF the individual defend
ants in the suit of the government
against the so-caIled bath tub trust
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
Mexican Troops Fire OF
Americans Watching
Battle.
ATTACK WAS IN VAIN
Troop of u. S. Cavalry Under
Fire During 5-HourS En-.
gagement at MuIata.

Mulata. Mexico. Feb 9.-Cvh
Arena. Tex. Feb. 10D-The federah
who attacked the insurrectos here 10
day were repulsed after Eve hours
fight. General Luque led the as
sault The federal loss was heavy
troop Of the 81 United States cav
airy was under fire during the en-
gagement. Mexican shells hisset
across the river frequently.
SHOOT AZ WOMEN.
II is declared by witnesses tha
frequently the federals. chagrined a
the fruitlessuess OF their assault. do
liberately turned their guns at
group of women and children wht
had sought refuge on the American
side. one shell from the federalI
fire burst near Captain Williams o
the cavalry. killing an insurrect'
who was watching the battle from
the American side
TOOK GOOD POSITION.
The iusurrectos took a position oI
hill near town. in adobe houses
and behind the banks Of an irriga
tion ditch. The federals approached
in battle line and after shelling tho
town az long range advanced. and
the insurrectos opened fire. The hot
est fight took place along the ditch
Twice the federals captured thu
ditch. but each time We're driven ou
10y the rebels.
NUMBER KILLED.
II is impossible 90 estimate the
mum Der OF killed outright tonight
The bodies OF eight soldiers have
been stripped Of their weapons. bu
many more were carried off the
aeld. Only one inaurrccto was Kill
ed The Mexican soldiers withdreB
a mile from their position ana
Tonight the insurrectg
are NOV .u~ 10 better position ant
there IS frequent firing between thi
outposts.
FIRE q" SNEHI'NNS.
Customs Inspector Tom Perrini
and Lee Grigesby were fred on D!
Mexican soldiers and their pack
horses shot. During the fight. Dep
uty Marshall Warren disarmcd sew
aral refugees. Cap. ain Williams ha
notified General Luque there must be
no more hTlhE across lh' Il'er.
MS ordois are n'-pp'}'h ih''Il"'."h
al compilcatloh may arse.
wORK ron Z. =. 90 Amy.
EI Paso. Texas. Feb lO.-Rcporti
reached this city this morning that
body Of armed men was crossing th'
boundary between Norli
and Nalpais. \ detachment of the "a
l.. s.. cavalry has been rushed tu th,
scene. Orozro. who was i0iuod by cas-
.IIps Yesterday canned Iasi night 4
Ranch, Flores v.i,b auuroviusfely COZ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10

cost of production in the United States
and Canada is more nearly identical
than it is between the United States
and any other country, that the same
difficulties with regard to farm labor
exist on both sides of the international
line and that Canadian and American
farming methods are virtually the
same
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
Haitien Trouble Ends.

Port Au Prince, Haiti. Feb. 10
The rebellion has been suppressed
and the country is quiet today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
Wisconsin Game Warden.

Madison. Wis. Feb. 10.-Gover-
nor NIcGovern today appointed John
4. shoIts Of Sparta chief fish and
game warden
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
The Weather

Forecast Till p. M. Saturday for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.
Fair and warmer tonight with the
lowest temperature about Is to 20 de-
grees above zero. Saturday increas-
ing coludiness and warmer.
Temperature at a. N. 4. Highest
yesterday %, lowest last night 4.
Velocity of wind at a. m. 6 miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. N. Il, at
: a. m. SO.
J. N. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
WOULD BE SURRENDER.

For congress to abandon jurisdic-
ton over senatorial elections would
be equivalent, he said. to the gov
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
InWA GRANGE STIRRED.

Des Moines Feb. 1O.-Master Judson
of the Iowa State Grange today sent
out requests to mem mbers of the organ
ization TO write or wire representatives
iE congress to oppose Canadian reci-
prOcity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
START CAMPAIGN
Illinois Stockmen Will Appeal
to Legislature for Aid
for Education.
WILL NAME A COMMITTEE
Demand Also Appropriation for S25.-
900 TO Provide Serum to Fight
Hog Cholera.

Springfield, Ill, Feb. 1O.-The Illinois
live stock men started in earnest yes
terday to get the state appropriations
they feel the industry deserves when
J. r Fulkerson. president of the State
Breeders association. announced the
appointment of a legislative commit
tee composed OF representatives from
nearly every congressional district in
the state.
The live stock men want first an ap-
preparation Of S25,OOO TO provide an
adequate supply Of hog cholera serum
to stamp out the great swine scourge
ir the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
No AMOUNTS AGREED ON.

No definite amounts have been agreed
upon for improvements desired at the
state fair grounds for showing live
stock or additional facilities at the Uni
versity Of Illinois for instruction in
animal husbandry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
>iNTEE~ wOtN NDED.

ri Paso. Tex. Feb. 10. "A more
serious tight occurred between un
identified forces opposite Fort Han
cock. 30 miles east. last nigh. SIX
teen participants were wounded. The
report Of the hght raWa 20 For
Eles from American soldiers guard
ing the border. Some of the wound
eG reached the Texas side and wc0'
caroh for bV tho Am.rLclns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
WILL BE JUSTIFIED.

Let the agreement be adopted and
go into operation. and in six months
the farmers on the border who now
have fears will rejoice in this great
step towards closer business and So
cisI relations with our neighbors. The
whole country, the farmer. manufac-
turer. railroad company. middleman
and warehouseman viii be the
gamer"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
TAKE UP RAN VALUATION.

washington. Feb. Hear.nea
on the bill providing for the physical
valuation of railroads was resumed
by the house committee on inter
state and foreign commerce today.
Representative IanroOt Of WiscOn-
sin and Madden Of Illinois advocated
the measure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
GRAIN GROWERS For II.

Winnipeg. Man. Feb. 10.-The
Grain Growers asso-
citation today adopted a resolution
unanimously endorsing the reciproc-
.v acraefnpDr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
ARRIVES AT COLUMBUS.

Columbus. Ohio. Feb. Presi-
dent Taft arrived here at 1:45 this
afternoon. He was escorted through
the city by Troop b of the Ohio Ma
tional Guard and a provisional cav
airy detachment made up Of officers
Of the second brigade, and in an
automobile was taken TO the fair
grounds. where a speech was deliv-
cred This evening he viii be a
guest a. a banquet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
EXPECT FAVORABLE ACTION.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The house
committee on ways and means today
postponed action on the Canadian
reciprocity agreement until tomor-
row when the committee probably
will vote to report favorably the
measure embodying the agreement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10

EI Paso. Texas Feb TO- Rcporti
reached this city this morning that
body Of armed men was crossing th'
international boundary between NoriI
and Nalpais 4 detachment Of the "a
L. 8. cavalry has been ru-ucd tu the
scene OrozCo. who was joined by Cas-
illus yesterday. camped last night Z
Rancho Flores with approximately GO
men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
LEAVES THE CAPITAL.

Washington, Feb. Io-President TafJ
teft here at 1O:45 O'Clock last night for
Springfield. IL. where he Is to speak
on reciprocity SATURDAY. He was ac-
companied by Charles y. Norton. his
secretary: Representative Mckinley OF
Illinois. and Captain Butt, bis military
aide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
WIsCONsrN NAY FAVOR.

WISCONSIN MAY FAVOR.
Madison, Wis. Feb. l0.-A joint
resolution was today introduced in
the legislature favoring Canadian re-
ciprocity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-10
SUPPORTS LORINER.
LORTMER WITNESSES STPERII

Witnesses against LoTimeT were
cIassed as perjurors. while those who
testified for the senators were decjar.
ed to be infinitely superior 10 these
vile creatures"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-02-22
RESPONDENT SAID
HE DEFENDED HIMSELF
Cooper Put on the Stand in Trial for
Stabing James Williams to
Death Last December

Burlington, Feb. p. The last Wit
ness for the defence in the Cooper muir
der trial here yesterday was the ae-
cused. His cross examination will be
continued to-day and win practically
conclude the defense Cooper was put
on the stand with the idea ii bringing
out the point that he acted in self de-
Tense. He said that be entered the
house id which the stabbing occurred
and was met at the door Of bedroom
by Williams who grabbed him aud
dragged him into the room. He was
frightened, he said, but attempted to
defend himself as best he could He
put his hand in his overenat pocket and
took his knife out That Is the last
he knew.
Ha would not acknowledge the stab
bing of Williams He said he did not
miss the knife for several days Dur
ing the time he was III the house Bertha
Hill rushed past him and was cut on
the hand hi trying to stop the ARRAY.
He claimed Williams struck at him and
he simply fought for his life.
DIR. Il. Z. N. Flanders was called
yesterday afternoon AIS au expert SUR
geau to show that Williams might have
been saved ii the operation was per-
formed at the hospital The court room
was packed all day and the crowd
showed great interest in the proceedings.
1T i expected the testimony viii be all
in and the case concluded this week.