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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
PRESTON LAWRENCE WEEDS

Devils Lake friends Of Preston Law
renee, former Magic City football
player and member Of the track team
will be interested in the following
from the Minot Reporter:
ga wedding of interest to many
friends of both bride and groom will
take place this afternoon at three-thir-
gty OF the Methodist parsonage when
Preston Lawrence will be married to
Miss Elizabeth Bergstrom, popular
young lady who is employed by the
Consumers Power company. Miss Berg
strom is a daughter Of Mr.. Gust Berg
strom, 610 First street. The bride and
groom will leave on the afternoon
train for Grand Forks where they will
spend their honeymoon. Otis Hurd
will attend Mr.. Lawrence at the mar
riage ceremony, which will be read by
Rev. T. A Olson. Many friends will
extend congratulations and give the
young couple hearty welcome upon
their return to the city.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
STATUTORY oFFENsE CHARGED
AGAINST CHARLES JANITO OF
THIS CITY.
MARIE GRADY is THE COMPLAIN.
ING WITNESS-JAP WAS AR
RESTED HERE TODAY.

Charles Jannito, Jap, formerly a
cook in this city, was arrested by
Sheriff Mclean here today, having re-
Gently returned from Grand Forks,
where he has been for some months.
Charlie was arrested on complaint
from Grand Forks charging him with
a statutory crime, Marie Grady being
the complaining witness.
The officials at Grand Forks have
been notified of the arrest and will
probably arrive here this evening to re-
turn the Jap to that city, where he
will stand trial.
Charlie was familiar character in
Devils Lake, having cooked here for
some time
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

Bottineau, N. D., Oct. l6.-Five Of
the eight bandits who escaped Jail here
have been captured. The men gave up
without much trouble when confronted
by the Canadian officials.
Wilson, Dunn and Owen, the three
highway men, were captured at Napin-
ka, Man., and Cummings and Dentz,
who weer in Jail on a grand larceny
charge were taken in custody at White.
water, Man.
The men who sawed their way out of
the Bottineau county Jail, were armed
bgut surrendered to the officials with
out causing much disturbance.
The other men who broke Jail some
time Wednesday morning were in, on
violation Of the prohibition law
charges, are still at large, but it is
thought they too will be captured in
Canada, as they are supposed to have
all gone across the line.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
NO SUCCESSFUL INTERVENTION
TO WAR BETWEEN TURKEY
AND ITALY,
ANOTHER TRY IS PROMISED BUT
IS EXPECTED TO MEET WITH
THE SAME FATE,

Berlin, Oct. 1.-THE outlook for a
successful intervention to bring an end
to the Turkish Italian war is becoming
more and more less favorable and now
looks like an impossibility according to
reports received here
Another attempt at peace is prom
ised but SO many have been made with.
out success that the same fate is ex.
pected Of the latest move.
According to semi official statements
another conference for peace will be
held, the date to be announced later.
The difficulty surrounding the situa
ton in Italy and Turkey, while dense
as far as peace is concerned, does not
point to any great activity along war.
ring lines.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
FROM PETER DOWN THEY ARB
BORN FARMERS AND THE COUN.
u TY rs PROUD OF THEM.
|PLoW THIRTY-FIvE ACRES "A DAY.
WITH THE MOST MODERN OF
FARM MACHINERY.
The Boys Run the Plow Day and Night
ia and Lose No Time in Farming in q
Manner that Means Success Each
Crew Is Composed Of Two Men and
the Gasoline Engine Does the Rest
@ Wonderful Results.

Here is what q couple Of farmer
boys can do, and they do not blow
about it either; boys born right here
in Ramsey county. John and Thomas
Kegan, sons of Dan Regan, and to trace
the family tree back one more genera
ton, grand-sons Of Peter Regain, who
bethought to get hold Of some land for
themselves, SO they went across the
lake and secured a few quarter sec
tions, broke the land, put it into crop,
reaped the harvest and are now plow-
ing the fields. Do you think that they
have three or four old pelters turning
up four or five acres day and plow-
ing the usual couple inches deep9 Not
So; they have a gasoline engine, to
which is attached gang Of eight
plows, and to the plows a drag 90 feet
wide that double drags the land, and it
is not an uncommon thing for the Re.
gan boys to pillow IS acres in a day Of
"a hours, for they run the pillow day
and night. The day crew starts at
about eight in the morning and quits
at eight at night, and then the night
crew hop on oand run till eight the
next morning. Each crew is composed
of two men, and you may be sure that
one man in each shift is Regain. Now
these young men do not look all be.
draggled; they are keen and wide.
awake, and enjoy their work. Think
OF stubble blowing half section in
less than ten days! There are mighty
few stops; the boys oil up twice day
and fill the reservoir wit hwater once
day, and then go to it. This is moi
written to puff up dealers who are sell
ing these modern blowing machines
nor to encourage farmers to buy sucf
outfits, but to let the people who sill
in Offices and write learned articles OF
farming, and blowing in particular
know what a couple Of farm lads car
do all by themselves. It is proper tt
add that the Regans from Peter down
are born farmers, and Ramsey county
is proud Of the whole clan.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
The secretary of the lodge at Super.
ior has been notified Of Neri g death.
A VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCES

Without a job, without his girl and
minus eighty dollars, Pet Luckas now
vows that he will listen to the call of
the siren no more. The Greek is or has
been an employee Of the Great North
ern: Recently he became infatuated
with a girl living in this city and with
ner promise that upon their arrival at
seattle she would become his bride
borrowed $50 from one Geo. Lumbakas,
another Greek and accompanied the
fair damsel westward. Instead of wed
ding bells upon their arrival at the
coast, Luckas was told to be on his
way and returned to this city. He then
denied the debt and suit was brought
to recover the $50. At a trial satur.
day the debt was proved and Luckas
lost his job.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF AssO-
CITATION OCCURS IN GRAND
FORKS MAY 14-15.

The arrangements for the annual
state convention of the North Dakota
Dental association, which will be held
at Grand Forks next May, have al.
ready been commenced and a big time
is expected. The following is list of
officers and committees for the coming
session:
President, DR.. Davenport, Fargo.
Vice President, DR.. G. J.: Pattison,
Fargo.
Hecretary, DR.. E. N. Hegge, Hatton.
Treasurer, DR.. s. Rowan, Hillsboro.
Executive committee, DR.. W. H.
Whitcomb Grand Forks; DR.. w. E.
Hooking, Devils Lake; DR.. A. NJ. Hard
away, Minot.
Membership committee, DIR. c. G.
Hibbbs, Bismarck; DR.. T. A. Wells,
Harvey; DR.. c. N. Barker, Dickinson !;
". 3. Christensen, Cakes; Dr.. G. R.
Media, Williston.
Legislative committee, DR.. G. A.
Rawlings, Bismarck; DR.. B. L. Star
ling, Fargo; Dr.. G. L. Thompson, Grand
Forks.
The dates fixed for the meeting
are May IA and Is, and the program
will be prepared early enough to per-
nit each and everyone who has a part
on it to prepare himself in plenty of
time. The last meeting of the organ
ization was held in Fargo and it was
very successful one.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
F. E. PACKARD HAS RETIRED

T: 3. Packard, formerly Of Grand
Forks and Crookston, has disposed Of
his interests in the Valley City Times
Record and will hereafter devote his
attention to other business. L. P.
Hyde will make the purchase of Mr..
Packard 8 interests.
There will besno change in the prin-
clples of the Valley City paper, how
ever, as Mr.. Hyde has already announc-
ed that the publication will be strictly
progressive Republican.
Among the other interests that will
be cared for by Mr.. Packard in the flu
ture will be the publicity work of the
Valley City normal school, and he will
also identify himself actively with the
Valley City chautauqua.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

A regular meeting of the Shakes.
peare club was held at the HON eof
Mrs. Eugene Fenelon Monday after.
noon. Mrs. H. B. Mitchell read let.
ter written by Madam Pegotty'' to
her Shakespearian. sisters describing
very wildly the reception given dur.
ing the Federation convention. snec.
ial mention was made of the beautiful
gowns and picture hats worn by the
ladies. She commneted very favorably
on the address of welcome made by
Mr.. Horton. Mrs. Bosard of Grand
Forks gave very interesting talk on
her recent trip to Alaska which was of
great benefit to the members Of the
club. The club adjourned to meet at
the home of Mrs. B.. f. Baldwin on
Sixth street next Monday afternoon.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
sUPT. ZIEBACH WILL HAVE Elk
HIBITs AT THE MID-WINTER
FAIR.
SOME OF THE WONDERFUL DIS.
PLAYS MAY BE TAKEN WITH
LAKE REGION EXHIBIT.
Fair at Fort Totten znurs6ay, Friday
and Saturday Of Last Week Was a
Decided Success - Attendance Was
Not as Large as Was Expected-The
Rain Interferred Considerably or At
tendance Would Have Been Better.

According to Superintendent Ziebach
OF Fort Totten, the Indian Fair, which
was held Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day Of last week, was decided sue
cess except in the matter of attend
ance. The rain and bad roads inter-
ferred considerably. The exhibits were
away beyond expectations and they
were shown in great abgundance in
every department.
Superintendent Ziebach plans to
bring the various exhibits to the Mid.
Winter Fair to be held in Devils Lake
and probably Il portion of it will he
sent with the "Lak5 Region' exhibit
at the Northwest Land Show at St.
Paul.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. Ex-senator La.
Toilette was endorsed last evening as
the Progressive candidate for president
Of the United States, the meeting de.
claring favorable to direct primary
as a means of expression of the presi.
Dental choice.
Among the members of tie finance
committee named at the conference
were W. j. Price of Fargo, r. o. Rich
ards of South Dakota and Thomas Fra.
ser Of Minnesota.
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Nebraska
sent the biggest delegations to the
meeting.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
ARv11LA FARMER: IS MISSING.
No Explanation for Disappearance
Has Been Unfortunate Fl :
narcio1lv

L L. Slower, farmer residing near
Arvilla, is missing. He has been alb
sent from his home about week,
leaving a wife and five children and
up to the present time it is understood
that absolutely no information has
been had concerning his movements.
Just day or two previous to his dis
appearance Mr.. Slower had disposed of
quantity Of oats on his farm, being
the only portion Of this years crop
that was not mortgaged.
Mr.. Slower is quite well known in
the Arvilla district. He has been un-
fortunate this year, the purchase of a
threshing machine adding to his woe
in view of the fact that the threshing
season was not an entire success.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

, /.
Office and have tried in every way to
represent equally every part Of the
state and all Of its citizens.
"Should be nominated and elected
as Governor Of North Dakota, would
give to that Office the same care and
attention that I have given to the Of
fee which I now hold; would give the
mess administration. I will do all
within my power for the enforcement
Of all the laws of the state, and in
every way try to make it better
state to live in and in which to bring
up our children.
"Upon my record in the State Legis-
lature in Congress, and as business
man and citizen, ask the support Of
the people Of the state of North Da-
kota. s.S
81 "sincerely,
"L. B. HANNAH =
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
PEMBINA OFFICIALS TRAMP TIM
BIER TRYING IT, FIND COL
b ORED MAN.

Neche, N. D., Oct. 16.-A negro
named Smith is at large in the timber
nea rthis city with deputy sheriff
and others engaged in the search for
him. He is wanted for making threats
Of serious nature against A. Bout
bois, farmer residing near the city.
), Several days ago quarrel arose be-
tween them as result Of the fact
that the negro was given his dinner
later than usual. It ended by Smith 8
discharge, and since that time he had
made threats to burn the farmers res
idence down and to kill him and the
members of his family.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

Colorado Springs, Colo, Oct. II.
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, is
making a determined effort to get
the 1912 International Dry Farm
ing Congress to be held there. Two
hundred delegates from that vicin-
ity arrived here yesterday and at
once launched vigorous cam
paign.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

0ON0REsSlGAN BASES HIS CAfDI-
DAUY ON RECORD i HE HAS 4 4
n ATTAINED, 81 tlSl Il; G


4 8 d +
Fargo, n. d., Oct. l6. Congressman
4 y. B. Hanna, at present member Of
the .lowor house of congress, has an
nounced himself as az candidate for
the Republican nomination for COVER
nor, using the following language in
his announcement: }55s
IT hereby announce myself as a
candidate in the primaries to be held
in June, 1912, for the Republican nom
ination for Governor Of North Dakota.
IL 81 have lived in North Dakota for
over thirty years and my business and
public life is well known generally to
the people Of the state. AS a Member
Of the State Legislature for ten years
I introduced and advocated such laws
as I believed were for the general good.
! In the years / have been a Member Of
Congress, I have given my undivided
time and attention to the duties Of the
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
GOING SOME FOR NORTH DAKo
IA BUT ENOUGH FOR SHORT.
CAKE WE'RE PICKED.

Strawberries in October is the latest
IN n North Dakota diversified farming.
=. p. DAY, the piano man, proudly
walked into The World office this
morning wearing in his buttonhole a
little cluster of wild berries that he
claims to have picked at Greenwood
yesterday. owe got enough to make
a nice shortcake," said Mr.. Day "and
l guess that is going some for North
Dakota"
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
THUMB WAS SHOT OFF.

Leo Foster Of Lakota suffered the
loss Of thumb in an accident Friday.
He was engaged in cleaning q. gun
when the weapon was accidently dis
charged, tearing of the one member.
Otherwise he was not injured.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

Editor Curtis Of the Hampton Guar
dian left this morning for his home af.
ter a business visit to this city. Mr..
Curtis is operating subscription
contest for his paper and is very happy
over its success thus far.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

The city council adjourned last even
ing but will hold forth this evening
under the guidance of President 8. l..
Wineman. Much business of impor-
lance is to come up at the adjourned
special meeting.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

The first gun in this state for the
nomination of Senator LaFollette for
president will be fred on Nov. 6 at
Grand Forks and the following evening
in Devils Lake, when Congressman /.
L. Lenroot of Superior, Wis, will make
addresses.
1t is expected that the formation of
LaFollette club will follow the meet
ing in Devils Lake.
Congressman Lenroot will only be in
North Dakota three days, speaking
only at Grand Forks, Lakota and Dew
ills Lake. A number of other speakers
will visit tho state according to the
word from the Progressive camp, in
who will come sometime in November
and may speak in Devils Lake.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
WANTS THE NEXT CONGRESS TO
BE HELD AT THAT PLACE
MAKE EFFORT.
TWO HUNDRED REPRESENTA-.
TIVES FROM THAT VICINITY
AT COLORADO SPRINGS.

A Vigorous Campaign for Meeting
Was Launched as Soon as the Can
adams Acknowledging is De-
cided success-Many Good Speeches
Are Made at the Gathering this At
oon-Good Attendance.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
CONFERENCE HELD IN CHICAGO
RESULTS IN HIS ENDORSE
MENT FOR PRESIDENT.
CONSIN SENT THE BIGGEST
DELEGATIONS TO MET.

Price of Fargo is Named as a Member
Of the Progressive Finance Commit.
tee-Two Hundred Progressive Re.
pubHcans Were in Attendance at
the Gathering Which Was Held in
Chicago Auditorium.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20


wanjina, Frank Demarce and
Cowboy Relay Race, 4 entrants.
First, Leander Tikanye ...... 90
Second, Moses Smith ................ 200
Premiums on Exhibits.
! Best Wheat:
First, Philip Jackson .................. $500
Second, Benedict Bear ...... 800
Third, Antoine Buisson ............. 200
Best Oats:
First, Pagunta ...........................s$ 300
Second, Chas. Hopkins ............... 200
Third, Anthony Hopkins ........ 100
Best Barley:
First, James Matohi ................. 800
Second, Benedict Bear ............ 200
Best Corn:
First, James Matohi .......... $500
Chas. Anderson Prize for best
corn awarded to James Matohi 500
Second, Martin Blueshield ......... 200
Third, Michael Mead .......... 100
Best Beans:
First, Jacob Goodbird ................ $500
Second, Antoine Buisson ........ 100
Best Potatoes:
flrsC, sam CROW ........................$3.O 90
Second, Michel Mead .................. 200
~
Best Onions:
First, Mrs. Luke Mckay ......$200
Second, Mrs. Bergis ............. 100
Best Beets:
First, Benedict Bear ................$1. 90
Second, Philip Jackson ............ so
Best Carrots:
First, Thomas Sipto 90
Second, Hupahuwaste .................. so
Best Squash:
First, Mazakahomni ............$1OO
Second, Tatankapa ................... so
Best Pumpkins:
First, Luke Bigtrack ...........$1.0 90
Second, Thomas Leftbear .......... so
Best Cabbage:
First Mrs. Begis ................$1 90
Second, Iyoptemaniwin ............ so
Best Rutebagas:
First, Philip Jackson ............$1. 90
Second, Thomas Williams ......... so
Best Tomatoes:
First, Sanwape ...................$1.O LOO
Best Farm Team:
First, Thomas Sipto ................... $500
Second, Wahacankaduta ............ 800
Third, Luke Mckay ............... 2.OOI
Best Mare:
First, Luke Mckay ........... $500
Second, Thomas sipto ............... 200
Third, Luke Mckay ......-..,.. 100
Best Colt under years:
First, Luke Bigtrack ............. 800
Second, Bernard Twohearts ...... 900
Third, Joseph Jackson ............ 1.OOi
Best Cow:
First, Henry Buisson ............. $500
Second, Joseph Greywind ......... 200
Best Calf under years:
First, Joseph Greywind .......$s.0o
Best Chickens:
First, Henry Buisson ..............$ 90
Second, Luke Bigtrack ........... 200
Best Crazy Quilt:
First, Mrs. Anton Buisson .......$ 5000
Second, Ladies' Society Crow
Hill 100
Best Sewing:
First, Hotonwastewin 5000 !
Second, Mrs. J. G. Woods ............ 100
Best Pair of Moccasins:
First, Mrs. Geo. Wakanwaya-
kapi $500
Second, Winona Mazawanapeya 100
Best Patchwork Quilt:
First, Mrs. Good ...........$e.OO
Second, Mrs. John Strait ............ 100
Best Preserves:
First, Mrs. John G. Woods 5000
Second, Mrs. Ignatius Court 49,. 100
Best Lace Work:
First, Mrs. Bernhard Twohearts $1.0O
Best Pies:
First, Victoria Smith ...$ so
Best Doughnuts:
First, Louisa Tatankamani ......$ so
Best Cookies:
First, Mary Jane Jackson .........$ so
Best Arranged Teepee in Indian Camp:
First, Mrs. Thomas Sipto .......$2.00
Second, Mrs. John Strait ........ 100
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

The following is the list of prize
winners at the Indian Fair held at Fl.
Totten Oct. -, 13 and IA.
October IL, 1911.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
PREMIUM LIST FOR
TT. TOTTEN FAIR
LARGE LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS
WHO WERE AWARDED PRIZES
; FOR EXHIBITS.
SOME OF THE NAMES ARE FULL
OF MEANING-ALSO FAIRLY
FULL OF SPELLING.

Zitkanahdeska, Matohakikta, Tatan-
kappa, Kapoja, Tikanye, Wakanway-
akapi, Hewanjina, Itepapi, Waha-
cankaduta, Hupahuwaste, Mazaka-
homni, Hotonwastewin, Wakanway-
akapi and Mazawanapeya Win Prizes
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
OTHER SPEAKERS MAY BE
BROUGHT TO THOS STATE IN
GUIDING L'FOILETTE.

Wisconsin Congressman Will Fire the
Opening Gun at Grand Forks on Nov.
elias Only Two Days in This State
and Will Only Speak at Forks, La
kota and in Devils Lake-LaFollette
Club May Be Organized.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

The. alumni of the University of
Minnesota who reside in this city have
been requested to ;go to Fargo on
Nov. End to meet Pres. Vincent. The
Fargo alumni are making every pos
sible plan for the success Of the well
come and it is expected there will be
a large attendance.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
CHARLES NER1 OF WISCONSIN
MEETS WITH FATAL ACCT
DENT AT THE FORKS,
PUSHED BY A BIG NORWEGIAN
IS HIS STATEMENT BEFORE
HE DIED,

Officials Are Inclined to Believe That
the Fellow Was Intoxicated and Fell
Out Of the Window-Is Member
Of the United Workmen Lodge at
West Superior, Wis, Where Secre-
tary Has Been Notified.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

WILL DELIVER ADDRESS IN BE.
HALF OF L'FOLI.ETTE IN
DEVILS LAKE.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

Grand Forks, N. d., Oct. 16.-Charles
Neri, who claims that he was thrown
out of the window in an East Grand
Forks hotel, died yesterday morning
as a result of his injuries. In his state
ment Neri claimed that he was thrown
out of the window by a big Norwe-
gian.
The officials are inclined to bgelieve
that the fellow either fell out when in
an intoxicated condition or else sui-
cided.
Neri is from West Superior, Wis,
according to a card of the United
Workmen lodge, Of which he is men,
Der.
The secretary Of the lodge at Super
inP hos 1oo,, -oAsG.l
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20
F. T. ouTHBERT
Attorney-at-Law
Offices: Suite 5 Locke-Gram Blk.
Devils Lake. North Dakota.

B. g. BAKER, Music Studio
ONCE Hours: to II a. M; to 9 p. m.
PIANO and ORGAN MAKER.
All work guaranteed as Al. Action
work speciality. Pianos sold at
New York prices for cash or on tina.
Old instruments taken in trade.
Music furnished on all occasions.
408 Fifth st. Devils Lake, N. D.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-20

Druggist P. H. McGurren of Crazy,
the new state heavyweight wrestling
champion, was in the city last evening
to attend the show.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-27
MORSE LEAVES JAIL.
Goes to Ward in Army Hospital at Fort
Mcpherson.

Atlanta Ca, Nov. 27.--Charles w.
Morse, the New York banker, yester-
day exchanged his bare cell at the fed
eral prison here for more commodious
ward in the army hospital at Fort Me-
Pherson. The change was ordered by
Attorney-General Wiekersham, who re-
Gently made a special visit to Atlanta
to investigate the condition of Mr..
Morse.
The transfer was made Yesterday
morning, Morse making the trip of sew
eral miles in an ambulance, accompanied
by Major Baker, chief surgeon at the
fort. He stood the trip very well. but
it was stated at the fort that his physi-
cal condition did not permit of an ex-
animation yesterday According to a
statement given out Saturday BY War
den Meyer at the penitentiary, Morse
is suffering from kidney trouble.
It has been reported to the depart
ment of justice that Morse's life was in
danger if kept under the depressing in
lluences Of the prison life and his re-
moyal to the army hospital was ordered
to ascertain Just what change Of con-
ditions would accomplish.
In his new quarters Morse will he
under the care of Major Baker and a
staff of four trained nurses, who arrived
in Atlanta Saturday night. His ward
is cheerful and comfortable and he will
have the privilege of receiving friends
whenever he wishes.