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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26
HIGH FINANCE IS
BECkER'S DEFENSE
But ROCK EFELLER IS oUTDIsTASt
ED IN WHAT POLICEMAN DID
TO MARKET.
EARNS 5,555 PER CENT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY WANTS TO
KNOW ROW HE SAVED Ss25,
oao IN TWELVE MONTHS
TINE.

NEW YORK. August 21---Police
Lieutenant Becker. indicted for the
instigation Of the murder OF Herman
Rosanthal, will tell on the witness
stand how he saved" $4,000 in
twelve months on salary Of $2,250
a year. He will explain how he made
this s2,250 earn 1856 per cent on
itself IN year, and lived comforta bly,
in tho meantime. as we'll as started
TO build himself $4,000 house on a
$4,000 lot. The said 1925 900 involved
Is the amount District Attorney Whit
man has found deposited In various
banks around and In New York to the
Joint credit OF Becker and Helen L.
Becker, his wife. The $2.a50 princt-
pal. with which this able financier
worked, was the sum which appeared
opposite his name on the police pay
roll each year. IT amounts to $3.50
monthly, and the Income from It
amounted to approximately $1,417
each month. Standard oil nsver did
anything so profitable as this.
Jimmy March, Republican poll
t.cian and contractor. who put up $50
00o worth Of real estate az security
fer $4,000 bail for Detectives White
and Steiner,. friends ~ Becker, will
corroborate Becksrs wonderful story
OF nigh finance on the witness stand.
Ne declares Rocker won the fortune
a. the rate 81 S341 day for 3s5 con,
secutive days on the stock market
The dtstricr attorney and the Burns
Detectives are So rude ms to say that
---
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26
CRUISER DENVER IS
!. ANX|0USLY AWAITED
\ ADDITIONAL SAILORS AND MAR
INES WILL ne LANDED TO pRo-
TECT AMERICANS.
WOMEN ARE HEROINES
WIVES OF SOLDIERS AID THEM
IN PROTECTION OF MAN&GuA
WHEN ASSAULTED II.
REBEL FORCES
WOMEN ARE HEROINES

WASHINGTON, August 25.~--The
cruiser Denver is expected 10 arrive
at Corinto this evening. The Denver
has forty marines and crew of abou,
2+0 sailors, who can cooperate with
the marines in the event of trouble
with the rebels who are reported to
be threatening an attack on the ma
rines landed from the Annapolis.
With the hope that the Denver will
arrive on time the state department
and the navy department are dis
posed TO take a more cheerful view
of IL situation that is full of grave po-
tentialities. The cruiser California Is
also being rushed to Corinto, but 1t Is
not expected that she will arrive there
until the day after tomorrow. II the
situation shall then clear up she will
proceed to Panama and take on board
the $50 marines who are on the way
to Colon on the Prairie.
The state department received to-
night from United States Minister
Weitzel at Managna dispatches which
tell of the heroism OF the Nicaraguan
women In the defense of Mnnagna
during the attack on the city iiy
rebels under General Mena.
Mr.. WeIxel says that twenty fo.r
women were wounded In the Battles
near the city. The women stood by
the men In the trenches under fire
handing the men ammunition In al!
l20 com oatants were wounded
Minister Weitzel is not able yet 10
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26
MANY ARE HURT IN
STREET CAR PANIC

NEW YORK, August 25.--Women
and children to the number of more
than dozen we're either burned ~
seriously bruised late this afternoon
when West End elevated train
bound for Coney Island burst into
flames at Eighteenth avenue and
Eighty fourth street. trolley pole
on one of the cars dragged the heav-
lily charged feed wire from its fas.
Jennings and threw IL across the cars
forming short circuit and setting
the train on fire. There was a wild
rush for the exits, in which women
and children We're hurled aside and
trampled on, but the arrival OF fire
engine company soon ended the blaze
and amhuiances carried the injured
passengers to hospitals. None VIII
die
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26
Confederate and
Federal Veteran
Lie Side by Side
Each Is Wrapped In
Colors He Followed
for 4 Long Years

WASHINGTON. August g5.--
Lying side by side. The one COW
cred with the stars ara stripes
Of the United States, the otrer
with the stars and bars IF tie
Southern Confedcracy. arr ths
bodies of Thomas +. :StAnf ord
and MarcCllus w. Harris. Tie
two veterans of ne war, each
wrapped in the colofs he had
followed for four years ana
cherished fifty years fterw3rd.
today lie in peace in Lees an
dcrtaking chapel. 81 PenEsyl-
Vania avenue.
Whether the two Veeer3ns over
met before. no one Enow+. iioth
served through the whole war,
Stanford as sergeant jor,
Harris as a private. But ss tney
lie side by side in the under
takers cha pei, ,heG, battle
Scared. -wrinkIaI taces IN
spire the feeling hat each had
come out Victorious In the last
hours of life
Stanford was born seNenty-two
years ago in Brooklyn
Harris. the Southern veteran,
was born eighty years ago in
Virginia and served in the army
Of his state
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26

WASHINGTON. August 2o.-There
IS possibility. just remote possfil-
ity. which all the politicians are
watching With all their ewes that
Philanier e. Knox, secretary of sta
may become president Of these United
States
Like many other things in the MOI
OF politics. the presidency Of Knox
hinges on q little word called If.
Thus If there should be such d pres
idential vote cast that the electoral
college cannot choose either Taft. VIII
son. Roosevelt, the choice must so to
the house or representatives No ons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26

reached he CHIT az only 500 feet. II
then started toward Wert New York.
SLOWLY descending. Owens struggled
desperately with his parachutes, hut
could not open them. He wa. strap
ped 10 the trapeze, and could not
Jump. Al Fifth street and Hudson
avenue the balloon dashed him
against hse-story building, and 8
moment later he was dashed against
me cornire of another building
Ovens struck the FIRE escape. and.
with his strsps broken ne fell To the
street His skull was broken and he
was injured internally.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26
IF DEADLOCK COMES ABOUT
PHIL 4NDER c. KNOX WILL BE
COUNTRY,.S NEXT PRESIDENT
In Case Electoral College Is tnabe Select Man Duty
Will Devolye Upon House OF Representatives
Where Strength is Evenly Divided

stopped to consider Debs or Chann.
hut, Of course. they are candidates
also.
Now. IL 1t il put up to the house
to name a president, nothing bait Il
deadlock can result. unless death in
tervenes, and the grim reaper must
carry of three members before even
he can have any effect on the sittla-
ton There are forty eight States In
the Union, and the votes OF twenty
i've States ara required for ma or-
ity. II the preside initial choice is thrown
CONTINUED on Third Page
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26
THOUSANDS SEE BALLOONIST
FALL THROUGH AIR WHEN HIS
PARACHUTES FAIL TO OPEN

NEW YORK, August 25.-P Pursued
by horrited thousands, unable 10
open his parachutes. Frederick L.
Owens, the young bailoonist, tell with
his runaway balloon about five hun
bred feet in West New York. M !.
tauaN Auu suffered fatal injuries
owens assembled from Schultzen
drop from height OF loco feet.
opening three paraehutes in success
sion. sixteen Thousand persons watch
81 Rim ascend The hsiloon was NOT
properly inflated with hot air, and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26
Alabama is Crinpled.
Troops Start Riot.

TIEN TSIN. CHINA. August %
The recent ediet ordering that all
queues must be cut on started roting
among General Chang Quetiq's troops
Saturday night and the town OF Tuftg
Chow near Pekin was looted and pra =
ticaIiy destroyed by Are. The foreign
missions were not molested, but the
situation In regarded as serious.
Twelve native. we're killed and large
number injured. The government is
sending Iovai troops from Peksn II
rueH the riotlng and clash With the
OUTLAW soldiers seems Inevitable.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26
Rockefeller Employc Shot.

TARRyTOWN. n. ", August 25,&
Italians employed on the estate of
John ID. Rockefeller at Pocantico Hills
are terror -srricken.as the result of the
shooting of one of their number to-
day. and it is doubtful II they can
be induced to return to work tomor-
row.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26
Policeman Shoots Negro.

Pat Harris. negro. was shot carry
yesterday morning by Policeman
Foikes while the officer was attempt
Ing to arrest him on a Police court
attachment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26

Meanwhile there was much n1
among certain other senator's.
and Root who frequently CONAN
during the session OF the e&rly
ling. we're thinking over the bGo
10 stop the investigators. Gonso
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-08-26

- The virginlan De1ly
N and Sunday vve11 BE-
~ sent to any oddress
lurtu9 the Presidential
Campaign for u.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-26
Eaole Lake
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Albert Alander spent Sunday with
relatives here.
John Compton visited in Madison
Lake Tuesday.
George Morse has been suffering
from a severe cold
G.. j. Wells of Madison Lake
visited in town Monday.
Much seeding has been delayed by
the condition of the soil.
Miss Maud Gilmore spent Sunday
with Miss Jennie Nelson.
Miss Hulda Jacobson was u pas.
Senger to Mankato Monday.
County examinations were given in
the school Oh Tuesday and Wednes,
day.
Miss Hulda Jacobson visited with
Mrs. j. Johnston Thursday after
noon.
Charles Harein attended the flu
neral Of an old friend at Morristown
Monday.
Mrs. William Oehler was in Man.
kato Wednesday and Thursday OF
last week.
Kenneth Macbeth is now imprOv-
ing nicely from recent operation
for appendicitis.
Mr. and Mrs. James Madigan and
small daughter, Helen, made trip
to Mankato Friday.
Miss Adelaide Gilmore, who
teaches in Lehigh, Iowa, spent East
er with her parents.
Miss Ora Compton spI>r Monday
and Tuesday at the home of her
uncle, w. II. Compton.
John Pressnall, who is employed
in the depot at Austin, visited with
his parents over Sunday.
Misses Stella Harein and Edytho
Johnston were guests OF Miss Ora
Compton Sunday afternoon.
A Hallet & Davis piano representa-
tive from Mankato has been making
business visits in this vicinity.
Mrs. James Millar has recently re
turned from IL visit with her son and
his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. ArlO Millar
at Burt, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Anderson and
daughter, Lois, spent Sunday with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs
L. M. Anderson.
Miss Jennie Nelson spent a few
days heer last week. She returned
to her home in Vernon Center
Monday evening. ""''"
Little Ethel Mention, who has been
dangerous i'll with pneumonia III
the Emmanuel hospital in Mankato
is now slowly improving.
Eben Mention is assisting with
the farm work at the home of his
brother, Frank. The latter is in
Mankato with his daughter, Ethel
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-26
Good Thunder
From THURSDAYS DajIy

From thursdays Daily.
S. A. Doty bought a horse of
Frank Schwan; also one of Anna
Darge last week
large number of horses is be
ing sold in this vicinity. The heavy,
slow seeding causes the demand.
Seeding goes slowly and no one is
through yet. The last storm put the
fields in poor condition for working
again.
Carl Pomeranke bought a fine span
of horses of Louis Steinberg. Though
he paid $500, it is believed the team
is well worth the money.
William Manthie has helped
great number of prospective horse
buyers to find just what they need
ed and through his efforts got what
they wanted with but little loss of
time. This kindness and accommoda-
ton is surely appreciated by the
busy farmers.
And now all can "scorch across
tho old wagon bridge" again, for
IL WedTS IL olTOllS COdI vi HAL OIL
thick new planks on its back, thanks
to the efforts of the village dads
and commissioners, for the old planks
had reached their limit of wear and
safety long ago.
In few lines from our little
mother, Mrs. ]. f. Grant Of Eugene
Ore, tells us that everything is
lovely there, and beautiful flowers
in bloom, gardens way up, fields In
fine condition and the climate the
very best, clear, fresh and invig-
Grating, roads are in the best shape,
and almost too dusty. That Eugene
is the busiest Of cities, for with
several railroads being built through,
the city interurban electric going
through, it presents a busy and hust-
ling appearance. Tom Benedict and
family, formerly of Sterling, have
settled in Eugene, moving from
Kennewick, Wash. They have a
coy house and piece Of land in the
Santa Clara district seven miles
north of Eugene.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-26
An1bov and VICINITY
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
County examinations were held in
the different schools OH Monday and
Tuesday of this week.
Miss Hunter will close success
full term of school on Friday OF
this week The scholars will enjoy
picnic in Wildcr'S grove.
Jap Cox, living in the vicinity OF
Basey, was seriously injured last
Saturday in a runaway team hltched
to disc The doctor has hopes OF
his recovery "
Marshal Briggs, who has been i'll
North Dakota the past winter, re-
turned home Saturday and will as
sist A. r. Corbctt in remodellnS his
residence in AmbOy.
Elder Jones went to Iowa last
week to preach a trial sermon WIFI
a view to locate in that state, as
he will preach his farewell sermon
at Willow Creek next Sunday
Fred Dettwyler took his young son
Ernest to Mankato Monday and he
| was operated upon for abscess OH
| his right lung. DR.. Holman perform
cd the operation and the last re
port is that the little fellow is DONG
nicely.
The Willow Creek Christian Sun
day school has commenced a contest
to decide who are the best WORKERS
the men or the women. Also a com
mittee has been appointed to plan
for a Children's day program WHICH
will be given some time in June.
A parcel shower was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. COR
bett on last Saturday i'll honor o.
the coming wedding of Miss Eva
Briggs, one of the most popular
young ladies of this vicinity Many
valuable and useful presents were
presented by her many friends.
Fred Klann, the aged father o.
Brs. Bogee, who recently moved on
to the farm formerly owned pS
Judge Cray, dropped dead with near
trouble last Tuesday afternoon. H'
was out in the yard hitchinS up
horse to go to see one OF his neleii
bors when he was stricken. He nae
reached the age of seventy-se'eii
The remains will be Inferred In tle
Lutheran cemetery near Amboy. Inc
funeral will be held at the residence
on Thursday at / p. H., Elder hhlhe
hart officiating
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-26
Indian Lake

From Fridays Daily.
w. b. Hall is recovering from an
attack of pneumonia
The people down around the lake
have all finished seeding, SO they
say.
The Indian Lake Sunshine club
meets this week Thursday with Mrs
l.. Duffey.
Swan Johnson has just finished
two fine chimneys for Lawn Grove
farm house. Mr.. Johnson certainly
knows how to build a, chimney, also
how to tell funny story.
All are greatly encouraged at the
good attendance which the services
at the school house and the Sunday
school have lately received. The col.
lections for the Sunday school have
been generous.
Have you tested your seed corn (?
If you don't you are liable to be
sorry. Your correspondent has heard
of some people around here who
paid good price and when they
tested it found it N. G.
Cards have been received from
Louis Loe and Tony Painter annOunc,
ing their arrival in Winnipeg and
departure for some point further
north where Loe expected to obtain
work to occupy his time while Pan,
ter went out to look up location
The Indian Lake Birthday club
will meet with Mrs. S. Trainor on
the evening of Saturday, April 20,
which is the occasion of her birth,
day. 1t contributes SO much to the
enjoyment of these occasions have
the company Of the gentlemen that
these parties are mostly held in the
evening when they can be present
Harry keenan, has gone to Pcttis
station near St. Peter, to relieve his
brother Ben, who has accepted a pc
sition with friend in Western Ne
braska. They are to open up new
farm i'm the irrigation district. Ben's
employer is an aged Adventist
preacher, named Miller, to whose
faith Ben has recently been convert
ed and whose church he will present
ly join.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-26
BARTELL is SENT TO PRISON
Cause of Downfall and Subsequent
Insanity of Girl.
Eropo Erjdav's Dajlv.

From FrtodyS Oaiiy.
Denounced by United States Dis
trict Judge Elliott in scathing terms,
Lester p. Bartell, the only man ar
rested in connection with the terri
BILE experiences of Zelle Delleree, sent
to an asylum for the insane after
her trip to Minneapolis last winter,
has been sentenced to serve five
years in the federal penitentiary at
Fort Leavenworth and to pay fine
of $4,000 together with the costs of
his prosecution. The trial of Bartell,
who is travelling man, took place
at Sioux Falls, S. ID. The SPECIFIC
charge against him was mailing an
Objectionable letter to the girl.
The story of leila Delleree, who
had been teacher of country
school near Sioux Falls, first became
known when she was arrested IN
Minneapolis last winter for failing
to pay motorcab bill. When her
father came after her he found her
on the verge of insanity and he
believed her plight due to drugs
given her by men who had been
with her in both Sioux Falls ana
the twin cities.
On account of her mental condi-
ton she could not name the st. Paul
and Minneapolis men believed to be
responsible.
On her return to Sioux Falls
from the twin cities the girl was
sent to the state hospital for the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-26
FUNERAL OF REV. S. DEUBER
Remains Were Laid to Rest During
Yesterday Afternoon.
From Eridau,s OaiIX

The remains of the Rev. S. Deu-
Der of this city were laid to rest
yesterday afternoon. Professor ].
Schaller of the Evangelical Lutheran
Theological seminary at Milwaukee,
Wis, conducted the funeral services
at the house at 2 p. m Active
pallbearers were the Revernds g..
Albrecht of Renvillc, William j.
Schulze of Saltwater, A. j. E. Dy-
sterheft of Sanborn, J. Bauer Of
Morgan, o. p. Keller Of Bowdle, 5.
d., and G. H. Albrecht of st. Peter.
Honorary pallbearers were Profess
sors E. r. Bliefermicht, A. Acker-
man, J. Meyer and J. E. Sperling of
New Ulm, and the Reverends j.
PIocher of st. Paul and Paul Hind
erer of South Shore, S. ID. At the
church, Professor A. Ackermann con-
ductd the services; Rev. A. F, Win
ter delivered the sermon, speaking
on the correct preparation for death,
first, wherein it consist and secondly,
how necessary it was. The Rev. q.
AlUTSCuI VI lNClNlhC ChSh poiN :"
high tribute to the character of the
late Rev. Deuber. He pointed out
that the latter's first obedience had
always been to God, in his private
life as well as in his public duties;
that this had gained him the highest
respect of the congregations he had
SO faithfully served. The Rev. Will
liam C.. Albrccht OF Sleepy Eye
spoke on behalf of the Lutheran
congregation of that place, which
the late Rev. Deuber had served Tor
seventeen years. Rev. A. j. Oyster
heft read short sketch of the HE
of the late departed. Rev. Deuber
was in his seventy-eighth year, ana
though he had retired from his last
charge some years ago. he was ac'
| tive i'm all church affairs until his
death: he had also served the local
/ German Lutheran church in the ca
pacity OF assistant pastor. lie had
made many friends during his life
time, as was evident by the large
gathering that was present III
church; many had come from afar
to attend his burial. Rev. A. f.
Winter officiated at the Lutheran
cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-26
Garden CITY
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Mrs. John Stevens is the guest of
Mrs. Nora Piper at Mankato this
week.
G. L. Hart is setting posts and
preparing lath shading for his gin
seng garden.
A new school house is in sight
and bonds for the same will be vot-
ed on April 25. ...
Mr.. Darge, the buttermaker, has
resigned his position and returned
to his home at Good Thunder
Mrs. Clifford Fleming is reported
to be somewhat better and it is
hoped she may be out again soon.
Mrs. Belknap OF Mankato is in
town calling on old friends and also
getting her house painted and re-
paired.
Miss Neva Keech is seriously ill
with appendicitis and will be OPP
Grated Oh Thursday at one of the
hospital at MankatO.
E. f. Norton and son Forest have
gone to Portland and other points
ins the west. They expect to stay
throughout the summer.
The Royal Ncighbors lodge will
have initiatory work Saturday. All
members arc requested to be pres.
ent Refreshments will be served.
Mrs. Fanny Robinson of Lake Crys-
tai was here Monday to see her
sister, Miss Clara Boynton, who is
i'll with the grip. Mrs. Doud is car
ing for her.
Mr.. Wagner, depot agent. has a
three months leave Of absence and
with his family expects to leave Sat
urday for South Dakota where they
will visit relatives.
A number from here will attend
the senior class play of the Lake
Crystal high school at Lake Crystal
April 10 and 90 Among the cast is
Miss Rhoda Chapman Of this place
Mrs. George John attended the
convention of the Women's Foreign
Missionary society ut Wells last
week. She read an excellent paper
OH "Thc Possibilities Of the Mite
! Box"
The Knights of Pythias lodge was
royalty entertained by the Vernon
knights last Monday evening. About
| twenty went from here and confer
red the third rank on number OF
candidates. An elegant banquet was
served.
A few friends were entertained al
the Wagner home Wednesday after
moon. Dainty refreshments were
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-26

Mr.. Omer yesterday and that Omer
had cause for the action he took
Mr.. Omer told Chief of Police Dona
hue that he thought he had case
against Clements for abuse, and the
police chief advised Omer to see
County Attorney Schmitt, but up
to this afternoon Mr.. Omer had not
sworn out any warrant
The general reputation of Mr..
Omer is that he is a very hard and
industrious worker
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-26
RECEIVED BLACK HAND LETTER
Minister at Cannon Falls Is Threat
cned With Death.

Redwing, Mimi, April 2O.-f,cv. J.
Thompson, pastor of the Methodist
church of Cannon Falls, has received
a "blackhand'' communication, mail.
ed in the village.
1t appears from the letter black,
hand" is going to take the life OF
volver drawn in ink is evidently cal
culated to Indicate that it will be q
shooting affair. Rev. Mr.. Thompson
believes it is the plan of one Of the
wet" campaigners in the last cleo
ton to frighten him to discontinue
the fight for temperance.