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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
OFFICERS MADE RAID
ON RYDER JOINTS
Two Arrested for Pigsing and Ono for
Gambling by Sheriff Kelley and
Deputies Monday Night.

Sheriff Kelley and Deputies Dan
Dougherty and C. G. C. Willis went
cut to Ryder Monday evening by
auto, leaving Minot at six o'clock,
A1tho they arrived on the outskirts
of the village two hours later, they
did not enter the town until about
10 O'Clock, when they found two blind
pigs and one gambling joint in good
order. VIM. Harper and c.
G. Tangedahl were arrested charged
with pigging, and several barrels of
beer were found at the places. Rus
sell Kelley, an alleged gambler, was
taken in tow and at his place poker
table, cards and chips were condscat-
ed Ryder is said to have teen rum
ming wide open for some time. This
is the first of series Of raids that
will be made.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
WAITRESS At new York;
CAFE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Miss Florence Hopkins After Quarrel
With Lover, Took Quantity Of laud'
anum-Doctor Arrived Just in Time.
=

Florence Hapkfhs, aged "a years, q
waitress at the New York cafe, At
tepted suicide Saturday night at
late hour, by taking 1audanum. She
had a booth in the rear of the cate
with her lover and q quarrel ensued
The man left her when she produced
a bottle Of the poison and took It,
She was found soon after uncoh'
scious. A physician was called and
after a desperate struggle, an anti
dote was administered, altho the girl
bit the doctor severely on the back
Of his hand. She was revived and
taken to her room. She is now SAID
to he out Of danger. Miss Hopkins
parents reside on . farm in this VI
,tcinity. ...
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24

His experience as lecturer ccv-
ers three years on the lyceum plat
form Occurring in the leading cities Ct
the Atlantic coast. He lectured In
England in 1908 and at the University
of California during the summer ci
1910. His special line at the univer-
sity at present is Dramatic Litera
ture. He is sent out as other lectur-
ers are sent out by the Bureau Of 3D.
ucational Cooperation at the univer-
sity with the idea of bringing the re-
sources Of the university as near TO
the people as possible. His lecture
hero will te under the auspices i,
the high school and the prices are
strictly popular. You cannot AFFORD
to miss It. Remember the date and
the place.
SUPT. G. L. CUNNINGHAM.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
THE GRIM REAPER
VISITS MANY HOMES
John Hippo Of Des Laos Loses Two
Babes Within Few Days From
Cholera Infantum-FoxhoIm Wom
an Passes 20 Her Reward

The Grim Reaper has been relent'
less during the past week VISITING
many homes in this vicinity.
John Hippo. Des Laos farmer, lost
a little child early last week from
cholera infantum and on Monday q
second child of this family died from
the same disease. The double blow
has nearly distracted the members OF
this family who have the sympathy OF
many.
Elna O'Brien, the 3-year-old naugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. O'Brien.
OF this city, died Oct. 1s from in
fantile paralysis. The funeral was
held from st. Leo's Catholic church.
Rev. JOS, Raith officiating. Mr.
O'Brien is . Great Northern engi-
neer.
Mrs. Miller. aged about 10 years.
the mother of c. F. Miller, a prom
inent resident Of Foxholm, died Sat-
urday night from diabetes. The re-
mains were taken to Ohio the old
home, for interment.
Dean, the 7-year- old son Of V. r.
Smith, of Sawyer, passed away at St.
Joseph's hospital recently. The re-
mains were carried to Sawyer where
they were buried.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
PREFERRED BEGGING
TO WORKING

There are some men hanging about
the North Dakota cities who will not
work at any price. They are CON-
mon vags and ought to be provided
with a ball and chain and made to
pound rock If nothing more. One
fellow refused to work when offered
So so per day. He was without
funds and had been seen begging
quarter with which to get meal
Such customers ought to be drum.
med out Of the country instanter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
NEW 500 DEPOT IS
FORMALLY OPENED.
Hundreds Visit Magnificent Place and
the Ladies' Receive Carnations -
Finest Depot in the State.

The very finest depot in the state,
the magnificent new structure bull
by the 500, was formally opened Sat
urday. Hundreds visited the place
during the day and evening and "a
pressed great surprise at It's ele
gance and completeness in every de-
tail.
Miss Irene Belanger, the pretty lit
tie daughter of our local agent, dis
tributed 800 carnations AMONG the
visiting ladies'.
Asst. Gen. Passenger Agent Lewis
sold the first ticket to man bound
for Portal. J. J. Brin was the first
to have his baggage checked. lie
was a passenger for Seattle. Brin
waited In Minot ten days for the
opening Of the depot. This is the
seventh time that he has been the
first to have his baggage checked
q new 500 depot, believing that It will
insure him good luck.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
FARMER Was
GIVEN KNOCK
OUT DROPS

A farmer living near Minot met,
whom he supposed was a member OF
his own lodge, at local pool hall Sat-
urday. They started to play game
of pool, the friend offered the farmer
drink and he began to feel weak,
He went out on the street, soon lost
consciousness and was picked up by
the police and taken to a hotel. He
awoke with a severe headache the
next day and found that the police
had cared for his watch and money.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
MANY ELEVATORS ARE FULL.

M. A. lngebretson from 13 miles
northeast Of Minot, brot a load OF
wheat to the city Monday. He stated
that he had been hauling his grain
to Glenburn, Tut Saturday every ele-
vator there but one was fu1l and that
one expected to be filled that night.
He stated that the Minot marAats
were about 2 cents better than those
Of most OF tho other towns.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
C0YLECAUSES
ARREST FOR
P|CC|NC G

States Atty. Coyle who has been
at Kenmare several days, caused the
arrest Of G. p. O'Netl pool room
operator, who is charged with pig
ging. He was released under $1,000
bonds to appear in county court. De7.
uty Sheriff Nederlee arrested John
Collins at Niobe the same night for
bootlegging and he was released on
$1,000 bonds.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
MEN TRACING CARS.

The Great Northern constantly
keeps men out along the line tracins 2
cars in order to supply the elevators
While the company is doing as well
by the grain men as can BE expected,
many elevators are full and from nov
on for several weeks win be able to
buy grain tut at intervals.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24

Mrs. Olive Wright and daughter
Helen and Mrs. Isaac Williams left
Tuesday for San Antonio Texas,
where they will spend the winter.
Mrs. Jerry Zlevor's brother arrived
this week from Germany and intends
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24

Judge Cowan is making q hard
fight for reelection In the Second Ju.
dicial district. In his announcements,
he refers to certain politicians squan-
dering $70.000 Of the taxpayers'
money In 1911 trying to ruin him fin
ancially and endeavor1ng to disgrace
him forever. Atty. Butts Of Mime
wankan, his opponent, II Swing the
old political war horse merry chase.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
A NINETY.ONE LOAD TRAIN,

The Great Northern Is hauling some
trains thru Minot enroute
east with grain. One of the trains
that passed Wednesday consisted o.
cars, mostly loads OF grain.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
COOK ROB|NSON'S
AUTO BURNED
FoxhoIm Man Loses Valuable velie
Car Near This City Saturday When
It Overturned.

Cook Robinson, a Foxholm farmer
businessman, lost his $1,000 Velie car
ty fire on the Burlington road two
and half miles west OF Minot Satur-
day afternoon while enroute to this cit,
A gearing broke and the car went into
the ditch, catching on fire. MIR. Rob
inson had the car insured for $500.
He caught ride to this city and took
l.. G. Eby out to view the wreck.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
THE DOCTOR HEARD THEM ALL

IT saw and heard the president, the
ex-president and the next president
on my recent trip east" Said Dr.. A.
J. MCDANIEL, who recently returned
from Washington. D. c., and other
points.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24

Olaf eleven returned Monday from
Griggs county. He says that mos
of the threshing Is done there. Many
of the rigs have turned in this week
and about half of the transient Ia.
borers have headed for the western
part Of the state, where it will take
fully twenty days more to complete
the work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
CATHOLIC CHURCH At CROSBY

J. C.. woodruff, the architect, 10
drawing plans for $4,000 Catholic
church to 10 buflt q Crosby. the
size Of he structure w1A b 40x7
ana only tho basement = 70 y com
plstsd thls ~.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
FARMER KEEPS HIS MARES.

A farmer was considering selling
his horses to invest In a gas tractor
He asked Ed Kelley's advice. Lets
See" the sheriff said. "You have
some mares. Say did You ever hear
Of 4 gas tractor having colt?" The
farmer kept his horseD.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-02

somehow, not to jest on so serious
subject"
'You must set me better ex-
ample then, DEAR" said Bob,
quietly. They were walking rap
idly toward the station. In one
hand Bob carried suitcase. In
the other was brown umbrella.
Over one shoulder were pair of
small snow-shoes and a kodak.
Sue glanced up, then saw fit to
change the subject. eff you could
see yourself, Mr.. Robert Mason"
she laughed.
81 can see you" said Bob, i'm
perturbably, "and that's quite
enough to satisfy any ordinary
man."
"I'm not six feet two of mascu-
line strength and elegance, cum
bered by innumerable feminine
belongings" said Sue.
NO." agreed Bob. "But as
you give me so good chance, I'll
tell you what you are"
Suppose you defer i" sug-
gested Sue.
There isn't time" agreed Bob.
at will require a lifetime to do
the subject justice"
Sue flashed him an adorable
glance. "I was about to say" she
said demurely, when 1 found all
I had to carry, at first I was in
despair. Then 1 thought of
you
"Do it often, will you, Sue?"
"Do-what?"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-02

A GAME OF HEARTS
By Alice E. Allen.
Sudden move-this visit of
yours, isn't it, Sue?"
In front ofthe hall mirror, Miss
Susanna Graham struggled with
a refractory brown veil surround
ing a jaunty brown hat. Sue was
bewitching in brown. Mr.. Rob-
ert Mason, hat in hand, watched
the veil-tying process with undis-
guised admiration.
''Not altogether" said Sue.
"Kate's been writing for weeks
could you tie this knot, Bob?"
Sue turned and Bob went lazily
toward her. There is a knot,
Sue" he said fumbling with the
veil-ends, 81 could help you tie
any time you're ready"
Thanks" said Sue briefly. She
laughed over her shoulder at him
as he held her coat. The next in
slant, "Bobp she cried indignant
ly, chow dare you? You've muss-
ed my hair, too"
Sorry" said Bob, about your
hair. A man wouldn't be worthy
the oo01e u,bO didn't embrace
such an opportunity, Sue"
I'm not an opportunity" said
Sue, fastening her glove. 81 do
wish, Robert, you wouldn't call
me names"
There are Names" said Bob
significantly, quite worthy even
your attention, Susan. There's
one-a small one-that ever since
I saw you I've been particularly
II -
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
Wholesale Produce Market

Eggs-Nearby. fresh. 2lc per doz.; South
ern. 20c.
cheese-New York. new. 17alSc per lb.; fiat.
Isc per ID.
Butter.-Best, print. 35c per Ib.: tub, $50
per lb; process. SOC per lb; undergIades,
soc per lb.
Live Poultry-Hens. l5c per lb. chick
ems. 2Oa22c per lb.; small. 24a25c per lb.; roos-
ters, Sa9c per h.; turkeys, 1Sa22c h.; geese.
plucked. SaIoc per lb.; unplucked. 1oa12c per
lb.; ducks, 14a1sc per lb.; keats, youns. ia
itc per h.; old, 10a12c per ID.
Dressed Poultry-Turkeys, 20a24c per lb.;
chickens, 1Sa22c per lb.; hens. 15alGc per Ib.;
eapons, large 2oa21c per lb: ducks. 1sa1se
per Ib; geese, 12a14c per ID.
Green Goods-orangeS, Florida, 50. Joa4. % per
box; grape fruit 500 per box; apples,
s2.5Oa35O per bbl; potatoes, $3.50 per
seack; celery, $1.O0 per doz.; kaIe. $3.50 per
bbl. spinach, $2.25 per bbI. carrots. Soc per
basket. 500 per sack; onions 50. 0Oa3.50 sack;
sweet potatoes, $3.50 per bbl.; lemons, 50. j0a4
a box; cranberries. $500 per box; $11.00 per
Dbl.
Live Stock-Calves. prime Sl5c per h.. +;
medium, 7lsasC per lb.; common, 6aIc per ID. {;
old sheep, $500 per cwt.; lambs. prime,
5iEc per Id. {; medium per lb
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
Bulls Still Control on Wall Seeet-Good Gains
GENERAL ADVANCE IN STOCKS, IN
DUSTRIALS LEADING
MOVEMENT.

NEW YORK, March Robustness ac-
tive In spots throughout the list, with
the industrials that have heretofore not
figured prominently in the development
of strength leading in setting the pace.
Copper and Smelling have been acting
excellently and again came to the front
with good gains, but the feature of the
morning market was the display of ac-
tivity and undertone in Locomotive, Car
Foundry, and Sugar, all of which were
in good demand and q to IL higher
The industrial situation is unquestion-
ably showing Improvement. on all sides
one hears the story of larger operations
and higher prices, of large orders for
equipment, etc.
Copper prices were higher, Smelling
beneflting by the advance. Copper was
7S6i1 point higher. Smcltcr rose a good
two points. While this strength was
shown in the stocks named the Rails
and Steel were somewhat erratic, but
generally fractionally higher. The
market Is meeting a little more stock
on its high spots, indicating to some
that distribution is going on. The man
ner in which the bears have been
The Washington times., 1912-03-22

whipped has lessened their desire to
take advantage of advances to sell on.
In fact they are less active than at any
time when the usual influences have
been so much in their favor.
Steel common was very active. Ad-
vancing n, but holding only half OF
the gain. At one time Union Pacific
was ia higher, Reading moved up to
1853 and eased a little, but. was decidedly
strong and held practically its points
advance.
There was some little revival OF inter-
est I'm Erie. The Street says that 1t
Is becoming of interest to Hill again,
despite the fact that he refused to re-
main on the directory some yenrs ago.
1t was n higher. .-.. ..
The first two hours gave the ticker
followers much satisfaction. The whole
list went through the noon hour and
the second hour of the afternoon just as
steady as IL could be. Top prices or
within an eighth were held.
The St Paul Is In the market for
sxty-five locomotives, and the order
will go to the American Locomotive
Company, in all 125 locomotives in two
weeks. The new financing of the Mis-
souri, Pacific involves the issue of
IS, 600, 900 three year per cent gold notes.
An advance of II shillings on copper
Is reported in London.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22

and subsequently caused the tragedy
for which his clansmen are being hunt
ed. Repeatedly during the recital of
his story the injured man showed emo
tion and suppressed sobs. Several times
his eyes welled with tears as he mem
TONED the name of his wife.
Floyd told of how the Edwards boys.
his sisters children, had had trouble at
a church in IIillsvile, where Sunday
services were conducted by their Uncle
Garland. His nephews we're summoned
to appear In court, he explained, and
bond.
Il met Sheriff Samuels taking the boys
to Hillsville," said Allen, "He had one
of them tied with a rope and the other
youngster he had handcuffed. He re-
fused to take the handcuffs and rope
off the boys when I demanded that he
should inasmuch as he had no requisi-
ton papers for them. He then leveled
a gun at me-
Took Sheriff's Gun.
Allen said he wrested the gun from
the sheriff and liberated his nephews.
He explained how the boys were later
tried and acquitted, and said that he
defended those boys because their faith
er was dead and they were the sons of
his sister"
When asked who he thought shot him
at the Hillsville court house, he said
that he did not like to say. Allen says
that when he attempted to cut his
throat 1t was In -delirious moment,
when he did not know what he was
doing.
Allen said that he was a member of
the Flower Gap Baptist Church The
injured man emphatically denied that
he or any of his people ever engaged in
moonshining. At the end Of his story
the old man gasped from exhaustion
and fell back on his cot.
Victor Allen, son of the wounded man,
who is occupying a cell in another part
of the Jail, declared that the reason he
did not run away from HillsVille with
the rest of the clan was because he
wasn't guilty of any offense against
the law
Says He Is Innocent.
'All can say of the court house
shooting is that / am innocent of any
wrongdoing, and am sorry this thing
happened. My father 'phoned me to
bring a witness to the court house.
That's how happened in town that
day"
Victor said that he vas ths father of
three children. two girls and a boy.
He said he married Miss Emma Wislcr,
of Carroll county, September IL, 1903. He
declared he was not armed or the morn
ing OF the shooting. He says he held
i position rs letter carrier, and was
paying for his home with the proceeds
Of his position.
"T have never been in trouble my
self" the imprisoned man said, and
know that II I had run away with the
would have been adiudged as guilty
n c tho men who did the shooting"
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
Today's Sales on
The Local Exchange

Georgetown Gas warrants. $5OOd7z.
Capital Traction SIS, $50Odl1O9s, $1,000
llO3s.
Potomac Cons. SIS, sl,OO0q1O2, $1,000
lO2.
Washington Railway and Electric
preferred. lOa922s, 25d92Ik, 5a92la.
Washington Gas, 2jd86h, 256S614
Second National Bank, 10al7lh, iOdl72.
National Bank of Washington, 4d2521a
10d253 -
United States Trust, 5@I5l, lOal51, 100
152, 10dl52.
After call-Mergenthaler. 1Oq221. 100
22l, l0d221, 109221.
Capital Traction, 10a123Ia, 2Oal23.
Washington Railway and Electric, 25GD
so. 25dS0. 30OGS0.
Washington Railway and Electric pfd,
1On92h.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
Suggestions for Guests

The Navy Department has issued
the following suggestions for
persons attending the exercises
at the State, War and Navy
Building tomorrow:
"In view Of the large number of
inEited guests, and the neces-
sity Of starting the memorial
exercises promptly, the Navy
Department requests that all
guests with cards) be in their
seats before $3.50 p. m.
"As there will be a great many
carriages, the department sug-
gests that the guests reach the
gates at Executive avenue as
soon after 2 p. m. as practi.
cable"
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
TAFT VISITED BY MAN
WHO ONCE HAZED HIM
E. G. Cock, Presidents Upper
Classman at Yale, Calls
at White House.

Congressman Nye Of Minnesota had
the unique opportunity this morning Of
introducing a man to the President
who had been his upper classman at
Yale. and who had not only hazed the
President, but had also bested him in n
wrestling match.
He was Eldrdge c. Cook, of Mime
sofa.
Il know Mr.. Taft very we'll. and like
him exceedingly" chuCkled Mr.. Cook.
Il was a class above him at Yale, and
] tipped him in a wre sting match.
Oh, yes, he knows me. And he remem-
bers, too, that l also helped haze him. -
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
LOCAL SECURITIES
WERE IN REQUEST,
At F|RMER PRICES
Washington Railway Com
mon Turns 8O-Whole
List Strong.

The local market was decidedly strong.
but with no special feature other than
the advance to 50 Of Railway common,
and TO 152 of United States Trust shares,
the offerings at $50 having been abb
sorbed. On the call of Railway COM
mon there was none offered and the bid
price was 7Sia. This was higher than the
last previous sale. Then so NYas paid for
the stock and 50 bid. 1t IL evident that
the floating supply has been we'll taken
care of, and that the manipulation to-
ward par will be continued. The consol-
idation talk is movement that pleases
the Washington Railway. people. and 1t
helps the upward trend OF common
stock. Tho while the preferred was "as
good as a bind remains around 923s0
921s. Capital Traction sold in a small
way at 1231SGD123. A little Gas stock
sold at S6IEGS6k. Mergenthaler brought
231.
In the bond list Georgetown warrants
brought ~, Traction SIS 11OA, Potomac
Consolidated 5's 1W.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
Ball PLAYER Dies.

Senator Chiffon, of West Virginia, to-
day received a telegram announcing the
death of Edward B. Kenna, of West
Virginia. known throughout the Coun-
trv os the Poet Pitcher" Kerna was
a pr OCCASIONAL ball PLAYER. having pitch
ed for Louisville and Denver, and other
teams. He was editor of tie Charleston
Gazette at one time <enna was a son
of former Senator John f. Kenna, and
a nephew of Senator Chiffon. He died
at Grant, Fla, this morning Of heart
trOuhlp
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
Whittier Left 100000.

Word has been received in Washing
ton that Lenluel Whittier an inventor,
we'll known in this city, and who died
at his brothers home in Hamilton. Pa.
left an estate valued at over $lu0,O6O Ac.
cordiny 20 his will, this is to he divided
equally between his, brother, Shaw
Whittier and Charles A. S!ce, OF Mar
rlchead, Mass.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
Woman HOnOred.

PARIS, March 22.-Mlle. Edmee Chan
don has Ocen appointed assistant as
tronomer at the Paris observatory. She
is the first woman in France to be thus
honored by the government.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
Old Dutch Market
To Open New Store

Following a progressive policy. the
management of the Old Dutch Market
is opening another new store tomor-
row at S4lS Georgia avenue northwest,
and will begin sales tomorrow morning.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
Floyd Allen Denies
His Family Engaged
In Illicit DiStiIling

ROANOKE, Va, March 22-Broken in
spirit by the pain of his wounds and his
confinement in tail, old Floyd Allen
last night told Of the trouble which led
up 10 his trial In the HIlsville court
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
Financial Trouble.

I'm financial trouble? What is it?"
"Oh. | promised to pay Brown $40 to-
day, and I've got 1t, and he knows I've
got 1t, and he knows l know he knows
I've got it."-Puck.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
New York Curb Market.

Furnished TO Tho Times by Hartman a
Co.. New York; G. B. Chapman. manager To-
cal branch. Colorado Building.
Omen. High. IoX. Last
The Washington times., 1912-03-22

The regular quarterly dividend of l
per cent was declared by the directors
of the Mechanics Savings Bank, pay
able April /.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
Chicago Grain Market.

Furnished to Tho Washington Times by A.
G. Plant & Co.. 1415 g street northwest.
The Washington times., 1912-03-22
New York Cotton Market.

Furnished to The Washington Times by A.
@. Plant 4 Co.. 1915 q street northwest