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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
SHE BIT AN OFFICER
Woman Uses Teeth While Husband
Tries to Shoot Jake Maze.

Patrolman Jacob Maze. in attempt
ing to queu riot at a negro restau-
rant on lower Kansas avenue about
midnight last night was turned upon
by the rioters and narrowly escaped
being shot. The disturbance which at
tracted the policeman was between
Green Watson. proprietor of the res
taurant, his wife and an unknown
negro When he entered, he was
seized by the unknown negro. the ne
gress yanked off his star and bit at his
hand getting a finger in her mouth,
and Watson jabbed his revolver
against the patrolman's stomach
Maze began swing his club with his
free hand and released himself with
out Watson firing, while George Bell
depot master and Guy Parrish. bag
gageman. of the Rock Island. and J..
p. Johnson, restaurant keeper at 125
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
ENTAILS BIG LOSS
EnaIand's Action Takes Millions From
the Packers.

Chicago. Dec. 16-J. ogden Ar
mour. president of Armour & Co.,
said that the contracts of the indicted
packers with the British army, esti-
mated roughly, had amounted to be-
tween S15.0OO,OO0 and s20.OO0,0OO an
nua1iy-
Mr. Armour said he had no idea
whether other countries contem plated
action similar TO that taken by Eng
land.
During the Boer war and on one
or more other occasions Mr.. Armour
said 1.-The contracts Of the American
packers with England amounted to
more than $2O,OO0.O00 annually, if
remember correctly These figures
however. are simply rough estimates.
made off hand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
WOOL MESSAGE SOON.
Tariff Board Report to Reach the
President Monday.

Washington, Dec. 16.-President Taft
will senu the report of the tariff board
on wool to congress with a special mes
sage Tuesday or Wednesday next week.
The full report win be presented to
the president Monday. 1t will be a vol
luminous affair consisting of about 3d.
goo words and innumerable tables
The tariff board today completed it's
final investigation of the cotton indus
try. The report on that schedule viii
be given the president shortly after
tho Christmas holidays
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
new TRIAL FOR DIETZ.

Madison, Dec. 16.-With object of Sc
curing a new trial for John F. Dietz,
the Cameron dam OUTLAW in the
prison for murder, attorneys have filed
a writ of error in the supreme court.
Ignorance of the legal procedure de-
prived Dietz of many opportunities to
strengthen his position during the trial
Of his case at hayward which he con
5ucted himself after 4 disappointing ex
berience with lawyers and his present
counsel seek to review the record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16

Kansas avenue. came to the rescue of
the officer and assisted in placing
Watson and his wife under arrest. The
unknown negro escaped and is being
hunted today. Watson is slated for
prosecution on a charge of assault
with intent to kill and his wife with
mayhem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
LEE IS BOUND OVER.
L. ). Commissioner Holds Alleged
Forger for Fraud Trial.

Kansas city, Dec. 16.-L. w. Lee.
arrested here last Thursday by federal
officers. charged with using the mails
to defraud in connection with alleged
forged bills of lading sent to Chicago
firms, was bound over to the federal
grand jury here today and released on
$4,000 bond. His case was heard by
United States Commissioner Roy B.
Thomson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
Girl Collecting Pennants.

Has any the coupons come with cigar
cts which he will give away? I trying very
hard to get a collection of pennants and, a pen
nant is offered for every twenty-five coupons. 1
should be glad to receive them. shall gladly pay
postage.
I have about hundred paper dolls I should
love to divide among younger members of the
Corner. If they will pay postage
A FIFrEEN-Y EAE-OLD GIRL"
I love girls of all 1 who
really uninteresting in the whole my life.
Yet that letter went twice into tho waste
basket. because it seemed exhaIe the insunerabo
stale odor of the countless cigarets which must be
smoked in order that 15-year-old may get her
coupons-and through them her pennants
hshed out the letter and I m publishing IL be-
cause I want her to have these. If Christmas
not near. might harden my heart by refus-
ing to insert the letter. I keep boy from
smoking. that heart would be like the MILF
Since the detestable things consumed. tho
coupons come with them. az girl does not
take hand in the burnt Offering I that she
be gratifed
Her loving thought for girls who beg
for dolls earnestly Degs for her
decorations" merits gratitude.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
GIRL DRINKS POISON.

Coffeyville. Kan, Dec. I6.-Because
her father reprimanded her for COM
ing home late from dance. Sophia
Gabler, the e3-year-old daughter OF
Valentine Gablcr. president OF tire
Glass company, drank carboIic acid to-
day She died shortlY aftarMard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
Third killing During. Strike.

Houston. Tex, Dec l6.-The third kill
ing during the strike of Hartman line
shopmen here took place today when
Thos. c. Lyons. a carpenter, was shot
dead in the Southern Pacific railroad
yards. Lyons came here from Kansas
City The assassin has not been Identified
and no arrests have been made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16

the tracks. He was badly hurt. his jaw
being broken and receiving other injuries.
He is unconscious.
Ray Halls orchestra will play for Sun
day dinner at the National
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16

said OF thousands or successful and women that
at that age they had-to quote Paul Jones" just
begun to tight - e; to acquire the knowledge b.
which they to circumstance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16

Iect 81 900 due on a promissory note, secured
by a mortgage on an automobile. He
alleges that his paper is past due and
that the Melvin car has deprecated IN
value For this reason he asks that a
receiver be appointed to dispose of the
machine and apply the receipts on the
note
Ray Halls orchestra will play for
Sunday dinner at the National
H T. Mccall. formerly Of Topeka. who
was injured at Carbonate when a scat
fold broke letting him drop 50 feet, has
been discharged from the Kansas City
hospital to which he was taken
Bud Moore, the negro who was shot
by Ernest Newborn, another negro, sew
eral weeks ago. was badly beaten up last
night when he and d. Beasley used beer
bottles on Moore's turret with such effect
that several stitches were required to
mend it. BeasIey was arrested soon after
by Sergeant Garden with Patrolmen Mat
theWs and Barker
Do not overlook Throop hotel when GO
ing out to meals. We have one price
only, Soc
A westbound car on West Tenth avenue
struck Clyde McAdoo, colored, at
o'clock this afternoon as he was crossing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
Books and Patterns.

Books and Patterns.
" In recent moving had occasion sort Gus
books. hnd several that in good condition
and interesting and safe. as they never have been
exposed any communicable disease Don't think
crank. but know Of than OF
infection traced directly books. 1
a number of embroidery patterns. any
would for them, they excellent
shape l.. V. A..
The hint dropped here by friend
should into serious consideration by parents
and by readers in general Some libraries-to their
honor be 1t said-subJect volume returned 70
them to fumigation, which destroys any lingering
of disease Others-I fear the majority OF
these institutions established for the public good
pay little attention matter OF such grave
Importance that the boards OF health should guard
1t with special private families who thinks
of fum1gating the book brought back from the sick
friend neighbor, to whom It lent last weekf
Scarlet patients, children with measles.
nurses in typhoid fever borrow and handle
books to pass the hours OF convaescence,
with thought of the absorbent property Of
papers. and return them to the owners thankfully
with colonies of deadly bacili breeding the
It is enough clean
you send it home. 1t also should be dfsinfeeted-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
LOCAL MENTION.

The Shawnee County Bar association to-
day named Charles F. Spencer as a mem
Der of the board of directors of sthe Com
mercial club to represent the interests OF
the Shawnee county legal fraternity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16

" VIII some kind Cornerite please tell Of any
one who VIII give cocker spaneI2 but
myself knows how much I want OF that breed.
1 do love themi I deaf when
to the door. II give
one, IT shall receive loving and good home.
Does want any old magazines2 They
given TO shall pass them along I have
finished reading them all There is a Of them.
not all alike 1 hope will give me the dear
little cocker spaniel dog. MIS-. A. J.
This is the third application in
short time for small house dog deaf correspon-
dents One and all want the bright little spaniel
terrier to answer the doorben-" 1 have a friend
whose excellent housemaid has fault She
is deaf that she does not hear the doorben
pet spaniel actually the place by spring
ing at her and barking shrly the tinke
catches his sharp It Is strange
should give this seemingly singular
request. If would get a good for her
dog do at the same time here is the
opportunity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
DEATHS AND FUNERAL Is

The body of W. IT. 8. Albro. a former
resident of Topeka who died in salt Lake
City. VIII arrive here at $40 O'Clock Sun
day morning and be taken in charge by "A
sister. Mrs. Louis A. Walls. 1871 East
Sixth avenue Funeral announcements
will be made later.
The funeral OF oscar Peterson. who
died IN st. Louis, will be held Sunda,
morning at 70 O'Clock from the home or
his sister. Mrs. A. &. Heating ln5 CLAY
street. Burial in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
Marion HarZand S Helping Hand.

aLud By o IN The
auuauc housekeeping and hkhs authority
to at the OF n
keeping don't ha do regard any household problem Marion Haa7A
acn Of u0ndsh gladly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
How to Clean Velvet.

Your Corner is interesting I have decided to
ask advice in cleaning black velvet that I wish
for a suit. gasoline but with poor
Mrs E. NJ
Why the gasoline a fasure2 Probably because
found that the pile the velvet was crushed
by the application. Try it again. and when the
velvet is dry hang from wires side TO
side of the bathroom nothing Ia the
Then let the hot water until the room
Is stinngly full of Shut and windows
before begin operations. velvet hang
ing and the steam in full blast hour. Then
open the window and let the dry. still not
touching 1t. Let It alone until perfectly cold
and dry. The pile will be restored unless BIZ
previous experiments, you have crushed IL too nat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
LOSSES SCALED DOWN
Dynamite Outrages at Fort Riley Ag-
gregate $1,000

Washington. Dec 16.-Estimates of the
quartermaster generals department OF
the army here of damages done at Fort
Riley. Kan. by the recent dynamiting are
considerable lower than those contained
in the press reports They total S1O7. 60G
and are declared to be liberal estimates.
The losses are: Supplies $4,000; two
stables, $4,000; y horses, $1,000; damage
to the water main, 800; bridges, $30,OO0
and storehouse, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16

Xmas framing-Coe Bros Cut Rate Art
Co.. SOS Kansas avenue
Bertha A. Damn today filed suit in the
district court against Leon Z. Damn a
Rossville mail carrier. in which she asks
for a divorce and all of their personal
property. Mrs. Damn alleges that her
husband becomes intoxicated and on such
occasions fails to come home at night
Damn and his wife own their household
goods four horses and some wagons and
buggfes The wife asks for all of them.
Green Watson and wife arrested last
night for attacking Policeman Jacob
Maze were arrested today on state COM
plants Watson is held for assault with
a deadly weapon. while Mrs Watson. who
left teeth prints in the policeman's flesh,
must answer to charge of mayhem
Under the Kansas law she may draw a
five year term in the penitentiaTy for this
offense.
Morton c. Lyon filed suit in the district
court today against Julia A. Melvin to col
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
To Bar Out Fleas.

We have been living in Chicago a short time and
the ground is sandy. If that the cause suppose
we shall always have heas in the basement. tried
sulphur candles, but perhaps 1 didn't have enough
Our basement is 21x43 Now they are beginning 10
come into the house We nearly crazy about az
whether they coming from the from a
kitten that crawled IN. az loss to know,
Any information receive from you 7 shall indeed
grateful for. MRS z T.
fine salt all the floors and Law sticky
hy-paper under the furniture bits OF raw beer
dottng them. Also. scad shelves ETC. with water In
which you have mixed oil OF pepnyroyai
The heas will try to reach the and get caur7t
by the sticky surface.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16

Xmas framing-Coe Bros Cut Rate Art
Co., SOS Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16

Appropriate.-Sign at the rear Of doc
tor automobile: 1874 ILL.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16

Ray Halls orchestra will play for
Sunday dinner at the National.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16
Would Learn Polish.

Would Learn Polish
any I'm the Corner assist in getting
knowledge Of the Polish language? I should like
to possible. I twenty-eight old.
Is hat old begin learning? If I could begin
by obtaining a dictionary, in English, with the
equivalent in Polish. should appreciate the
gift; reading of good character for my
boy of ten years o age MABEL r."
address of the mother is in hands.
a worthy deed for young Corner to
supply both of her needs
Too old to learn " at twenty-eighti 1t might be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16

Morton c. Lyon filed suit in the district
court today against Julia A. Melvin to col
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16

Do not overlook Throop hotel when GO
ing out to meals We have one price
nnlv SOC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-16

vsostbo,,nd ca. ON West Tenth avenue
-.r,,cir eIvde McAdoo. colored, at 3
o'clock this afternoon as he was crossing
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-11-02
500 IS LOSER IN
DAMAGE SUIT
houston, Who erot Action for $3.50
'0ama0es for False Arrest 10 Sue
'cessful-Other Case Continued I'm
al Next Term. .a,..

One Houston, who was arrested Oh
board = 500 train some months ago,
charged with drinking on the train.
was awarded verdict for $3.50 dam
ages against the 500 In county court
Tuesday. Houston was confined in
jail several days but at his prelim-
mary he was dismissed,
His companion, DIN, hrot az az
ton again7t the company for like
amount. The case was heard We'd
nesday. There was lively Skirrish
between E. r. Sinkler, attorney for
Olin. and the Soo's Attorney, John
r. Greene, and during the arguments
the jury was taken from the cour,
room The attorney for the defense
moved to amend. making a general
denial, but Judge Davis overruled the
motion. However, he continued the
case until the next term of county
oour.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-11-02
START REWRITING
Operations Resumed on the Missouri
River Bank at Wiiliston.

Operations Resumed on the Missouri
River Bank at Wiiiiston.
Willistm, N. D., Oct. 31.-Early
steps have been taken by the govern
ment in resuming revetment opera,
lions ON the Missouri river s. r..
Morrow having already arrived in the
city from Fl. Benton to commence
work. The bank Of the river for a
distance Of TOO feet, extending from
tho base Of the work that was done
last year to a point below the recla-
nation service settling vat, will be
taken care Of this year The revet
ment work Is done for the purpose OF
preventing any further washing away
Of the bank. In the work this year
the government viii, use 325 cords OF
brush mat, bar growth willow being
used, and 275 cords of stone will also
be used. : The government represen-
Hative Is purchasing the material at
present.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-11-02
GEO. nixon IS
NOW ON: TRIAL
Farmer Who Sold Farm Upon Which
There Was Ward County Seed
Lien Will Probably Be Found Guilty
Case to Supreme Court.

George Nixon, Ryder farmer, is
on trial in county court today, charg
ed with selling grain. upon which
there was lien in favor of Ward
county. Two years ago Nixon was
advanced $1S131 worth of seed and
feed by the county, giving lien for
the same. He disposed Of his farm,
Aowever, without paying the county
what he owed, and afho he was
given plenty Of opportunity to do 50,
ne never liquidated the debt. He
vas arrested some months ago on
this very serious charge. His 4
torney, e. R. Sinkler, expects moth
ing but a conviction, but will appea!
70 the supreme court, attacking the
oonstitutionality of the law.
Nixon raised quite a crop the year
he secured the grain, but disposed Of
all of it before the county had a
chance to collect.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-11-02
PUBLIC SALE.

I will sell at public auction at my
home ~ miles east Of Surrey and
~ miles west Of Norwich On Thurs
day, Nov. 16, 1911, the following de-
scribed. property: .,,...
Sale to begin at / o'clock B. m.
sharp
Ono bay geldins IA Yrs old Weight
about, 1850.
One. dark brown seldink; t2ryears
old, weight about 1850.
One bald face bay geidings IL years
weight about 1850. IN
One dark brown mare, 10 years
old, 1880 @''',,''. ''e' -.
One Jersey COW.
One half Jersey cow, 21a years old,
giving milk. 'l'' :%:S~-7's'''7' 'e''SSs' "a .
Some Plymouth Rock hens .' e
Farm Machinery. s'2 .
One good Mccormick binder, TT.
One good Mccormick, hay rake,
10 #.
One Mccormick mower.
One good John Deere gang plow
"a inch.
One New Century, Is inch sulky
and breaker bottoms.
One Diamond 16 inch sulky and
breaker bottom.
One IS inch walking pillow.
One disc harrow.
One steel harrow 20 foot
One rotary harrow.
One harrow cart.
One good bob sled.
One disc drill.
One good Winona wagon with tr'
pie wagon box.
One old farm wagon.
One grindstone, log chains, shovels
etc.
Three sets of work harness.
Some household goods.
Termes Of Sale-All sums Of ''$16
and under, cash. On sums over
that amount time vii be given on
bankable paper, until Nov. !, 1912,
without interest If paid when due.
II not so paid interest will BE- chare
ed at the rate of 10 per. cent from
date OF sale. '"''" ''@F" " {. u
W. w. wARNE, Owner, Norwich.
N. D. - ~ ."a.F ., 4"
F. H. Bradley, Auotioneer y. s
Young, Clerk: 49,. .,I., &.:,t ~
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-11-02
McKee, o. Real Estats Msrtsass Fsss-
closure Safe.

Ne<tes o. Real Estats Mortgage Fsss-
closure Safe.
Notice u heFsby givsa that &haa
certain mortgage executed and iAeliv
cred by Hattie A. Shaft rand Gran:
D. Shaft, her husband, mortgagors,
to william H. Mann. mortgage, dat
cd the 25tA day Of February 1910,
and filed for record In the Office o.
the register Of deeds of Ward county.
North Dakota, ON the 25th day 81
February, 1910, at $3.50 O'Clock p. n,
and recorded in Book 142 Of Mort
sages at page 567, will b. fofsciosed,
by virtue of the power or sale there
in contained, by a sale " the prem
Uses in such mortgage and herein
after described at the front door o.
the court house in Minot' In the
County Of" Ward and Stahe at North
Dakota, at the hour OF 2 O'Clock p
m. on the 10th day Of December, A.
D. 1911, to satisfy tho amount due
upon such mortgage on the day Of
sale. The psemises' dtascribel N
such mortgage and which will 10 sold
to satisfy tho same are described a.
follows: " "S' 81 %'r.
The north half OF the northwest
quarter Of section five, re. lots
(three and FOUR, less the five acres
decided by him to Upjohn. Said lasG
II In township ono hundred and nfty
four N. of range eighty-twS w.. N
Ward county, North Dakota. ;'%'s
That by reason Of default IN pay!
ment Of part Of the sum secures -
such mortgage, with interest," TIE
mortgagee,. under the terms Of said
mortgage, has declared and hereby
declares the full sum secured W said
mortgage due and payable, and there
will be due upon said mortgage on
the day Of sale tho Gum Of nine hV0-
dred nine and s1-1oo 1884, 33) d.
lars together with statutory Costs
and attorney tess.
Dated at Minot, North Dakota Ne
vember LIST, 1911. ,,..-.
WILLIAM H. MANN.
Morteagee.
HALvoRs,ON L CRUM.
'' Attorneys for MortgAeee,
Minot, North Dafsta::;'
II : te .@>' y
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-11-02
Dr. WHITE FROM AMBROSE

DR.: White from Ambrose, is in the
city today It - reported that the
doctor made: a trip to tho city at
this time especially for matrimonial
purposes, altho inquiry has failed to
give us any authentic information.
J.. b. CaHter and VIM. Glib, ST.,
from Brookbank, Mountrail county,
are in the city today.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-11-02
COOLEST OCTOBER NIGHT.

The night of October 31st was the
coolest October night we recollect'
The Thermometer stood at zero We'd
nesday morning and some report
their thermometers registering from
FIVE to ten below What cabbage:
had not been gathered was probably
nipped by the frost.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-11-02

As usual, Halloween was observed
in this city The weather was little
too crimpy for many, but still large
number Of the boys were out playing
their usual pranks The vigilant po-
lice saw that little damage was done
to property. ..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-11-02
SENTENCES PASSED

Cora Wiley, who pleaded guilty to
blind plugging, was sentenced Monday
by Judge Davis to serve 80 days.
5000 fine and $25 costs.
Geo. Robinson Of kenmare. who
has been in Jail since July 90. was
given 90 days from July %, fined 5000
with S25 costs, in default of which he
soon be out
The bond Of $1,000 for Geo. Hays,
of this city, who was charged with
pigging, WIS declared forfeited. Hays
formerly conducted feed barn here.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-11-02
FOOT SAL GAME SATURDAY.

FOOT BALL GAME SATURDAY..
The Minot and Devils Lake foot
bali teams win meet on the local grid.
iron Saturday afternoon. This ought
to be . hard fought game. Minot
defeated Rugby 81 to o. willie Devils
Lake beat Rugby Saturday % to 10.
From the above scores one might
conclude that Alinot HIS shade he
better of Devils Lake. Heinis Nit
chell will be here to referee the game.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-11-02

Rhoto oopy1ghA American Association
INISHNo
II The
n Ii
When Florida launched Nay 1910
powerful warh Uncle but
The Florida
her heavy She has welvench
the
forward they mounted
all
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-11-02
MAsoNs WILL DANCE

All Masons and members, OF the
Eastern Star are invited to attend q
ball and card party at the Masonic
temple Friday evening. These af-
fairs are always popular and the com
mittee will spare no pains to make
this event one of the best.