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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

track was built o. a so.sidsrabie eur
We.
This prevented either engineer from
seeing the other train approaching un-
til almost the moment Of collision.
Both engineers stuck to their posts.
The two locomotives came together with
crash like an explosion of artillery
and the engine Of the pay car climbed
on top Of the local engine.
The first cars Of the local left the
track and We're toppled over after the
leading car had been partly telescoped.
The shrieks Of injured anu frightened
passengers added to the pandemonium.
A telegram was sent from Culbertson
to Wlliston with news Of the accident
A special relief train was hastily made
up at Winston and dispatched to the
scene.
The injured were taken to the Willis
ton hospital whore they are still being
cared for.
The responsibility for the wreck Is
still in doubt. 1t is claimed by both
train crews that they obeyed the orders
that they received from the train dis
patcher to the letter. If this ia the case
it would appear that the dispatcher o,
| the agent who delivered the orders Ii
to blame.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25
P|CCERS GALORE ARE ROUNDED UP
IN WARD COUNTY. OFFICIALS HAVE
CONSIDERABLE LUCK-.FALL INTO Il

Ainot. Oct. 1a.-Monday was a oman
Minot, Oct. 1aMonday was a Jonah
and as result of three raids conducted
by Sheriff Kelly ana several deputies
and States Attorney John J. Coyle. five
alleged piggers are awaiting trial for
violations of the prohibition Nv.
Learning that all was not as it
should be at Ryder, Sheriff Kelley, ac-
companied by Deputies Dougherty and
Willis, left here about five o'clock Mon
day afternoon, making the rip by auto
After lingering about the outskirts of
the city of Ryder for an hour or more,
the three officials made COR Kellys
restaurant. where they arrested VIM.
Harper for selling liquor and Russell
Kelly for gambling Two barrels Of
beer were con1iscatea and held as ev-
idencc
c. c. Tangedahl was the next man to
fall and according to the officials Tan
gedahl had plenty for sale, and several
barrels OF beers were secured here al
so and Tangcdahl placed under arrest
States Attorney Coyle happened into
Kenmare rather unexpectedly yesterday
afternoon after looking after some mat
ters in connection with n recent stab
bling fray in which two colored fellows
who are now confined in the county
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25
JEALOUS C0[0R[D MAN MURDERED WHITE BECAUSE
He HAD Won THE AFFECTIONS Of HIS F|VACCEEE--
TRAGIC CRIME COMMIT TED IN CITY TUESDAY NIGHT

Devils Lake was the scene Of consid.
cradle excitement last evening the muir.
Der Of Dick Haberly by George Jacket
<Colored) being the cause Of the disturb
.anoe. the feud resulting from the jeal.
sously Of the colored man, because the
white man had won the affections Of his
1ancee, Rena Herman, colored wo-
man. Tho affair occurred at about $50
O'Clock last evening. the colored man
making his escape to the Great North
-ern round house where he was captured
about nine O'clock by Chief Of Police
Barnes and Officer Bowman, but not
until after posse made up most Of
snilitia men from Company M, had been
sent out to every corner It the out
:skirts Of .Ae city.
The details Of the AFFAIR are meagre
since Jacket refuses to commit himself
aud claims to know nothing about the
murder, although he has been Identified
by Mrs. Herman, while Haberly was
killed instantly, the bullet from Jackets
Ss-calibre revolver entering directly in
the center Of the heart. Three shots
were fired only the one taking effect.
AS Jacket lodged past her to make good
his escape Mrs. Herman saw the smoke
from his revolver which he still car.
sied in his hand. She Identified the man
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

and knowing that Jess has skipped out
his interest in her was more than FORM
erly. The fact that thou.'h she let Tack
ct assist in the moving, her affections
were directed toward daberly it is
thought aroused the jealousy OF the col
ored man and caused MIN to IRE the fat
al shot.
The police were notined immediately
Of the murder. ana at once organised
posses to run down the colored man, dt.
recting posses to 60 in automobiles to
various corners Of the cit. armed to
hunt down the .man. After wandering
about for couple Of hours through
swamps as his clothing indicated. Jacket
finally landed at the Great Northern
round house. The colored man after COM
hitting a crime such as the nature of
his wanted company and wanted it
badly and he fell to talking with the
mechanics at the round house, all the
time preparing to make his escape by
some outgoing freight.
The men at the round house learned
Of the affair and lost no time in notify
Ing the police. The fellow was held
in conversation until the officers arrived
Chief Barnes and Officer Bowan taking
the fellow in cha -e. Jacket put up no
fight and accompanied the officers to the
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

scene Of the tragedy where he was Aret
identified by Mrs. Herman.
The idea to mob the colored man which
was uppermost in the minds OF come Of
those who were Following down the
crime caused the officers to take heed to
first have the man identified. Tacket
was then taken to the county jail his
only words being II am at your mercy
but will 90 down like the Titanic"
Absolutely no information could be Sc
cured from Tacket during the day other
than that he admitted he was at the
house and that the man by the name
Of Dick was there; further than that he
would say nothing. His claim for ig.
norance is based upon the Aact that the
men had been drinking and that he be-
ing intoxicated knew nothing of what
occurred.
Eager crowds somewhat wrought up
but mainly people anxious to see fel.
low who would commit such crime,
waited outside the county Jail for hours
last night. Various rumors were a1oat
as to the cause Of the affair and the
story Of gambling was paramount, al.
though 1t was learned today that nothing
of the sort occurred.
: Coroner Gilbertson took charge OF
Haberly's body at once and is now en-
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

and is the only close witness to the
affair. although Ave other witnesses are
he'd under bonds. knowing the Difficult
ties which led up to the murder.
The tragic affair happened at what Is
known as the home Of 'Old Plenty an
odd character who died and left his
property; to the Dorwesiaa Lutheran
church and the house was rented to the
scolored people under the direction OF
Rev. Barron. who ordered Jess Herman,
employed at the Great Northern depot
here and renter Of the property, to NOV.
for failure to pay the rent.
Mrs. Herman in the meantime had de.
partd for Minot and Jess skipped out to
parts unknown. Since he woman had
most Of the property in her possession
when she returned yesterday from Nj,
not she was ordred to move and it was
while the moving was being done that
jealousy was aroused resulting in the
murder.
|. Mrs. Herman had engaged Habrly to
assist her in moving and considerable of
her attention was directed by her to the
white man when Jacket arrived to Of
fer his assistance. Tacket was pal OF
Jess Herman and a stranger in the city
although during his short stay he be.
came very familiar with Mrs. Herman
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

Jail were the principles. After en-
joying his evening meal Mr.. Coyle was
standing outside the hotel when some
one remarked that he was a fine sort
h OF states attorney and asked him
why he didn't pull some OF the pigs
around there. The states attorney sat
once grew curious and after a little
Sherlock Holmes work ne secured suf-
ticient evidence to warrant raid on
c. p. O'Neil's pool room on Main street
and securing Officer Bert 11a1l, the two
men entered the place. Some beer was
confiscated and O'Neil was placed un-
der arrest.
Deputy Sheriff Nedreloe Of Kenmare
took a little excursion ovr to Niobs
during the afternoon yesterday and
when he returned to Kenmare, he too.
had man charged with plugging. hav-
ing arrested John Collins on that charge.
With the exception of VIM. Harper
of Ryder. all Of the men involved in
the raids secured bonds. Russell Kelly
Of Ryder was released on $500 bonds and
Tangedahl was released on $1,000 bonds.
Collins of Niobe waived prelimary hear
ing before Justice Griffith a. Kenmare
yesterday afternoon and furnished ST.
100 bonds, while O'Neil was released on
$50 bonds.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25
ONE KILLED AND -FOUR Injured
IN HEAD.ON COLLISION Of FREIGHT
TRA|NS..MEN TAKEN TO W|LL|ST0l

williston. Az. D.. Oct. 3s.-One maA was
killed and four seriously injured when
an eastbound local train collided with
the pay car going west on the Grea:
Northern railway short distance east
Of Culbertson, Mont. late Monday At
ternoon.
The following Is the list Of the cas-.
1alties.
killed ;.
Arthur over. Williston. fireman on the
passenger train. ~
INJURED
Walter Gibson, Wllliston, brakeman,
right arm torn Off, internal injuries,
will die.
Chris Hanson, Williston, both arms
broken, head cut condition critical.
w Keyes, Wllliston, fireman, pay car
engine, left arm broken; will probably
live.
John Jefferson, Glasgow. Mont, head
I badly cut.
A number Of the other passengers on
the local were badly shaken up and
were more or. less cut by flying glass
from the broken windows, but are not
injured seriously.
Both trains, it is said were running at
high speed when the accident occurred.
They met header in cut in, which the
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

st. Louis. Oct. 22-The defense scored
today in the suit to collect two $4,000
life insurance policies on the life Of Geo.
Kfmmel. DR.. Loren, Of Chicago, who
Performed an operation on the claim
ants head, testified that an old injury
to the head had caused insanity. and
that similar injuries have caused the
color Of the eyes to change. Mrs. w. E.
Larder Of Duluth, Mimi, testified that
for five years she was Kimmers sweet
heart at Niles, Mich, and when she Wis.
tied Auburn prison she Instantly reeog.
nized him as the missing Kansas bank
cashier.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25
G|[BERTS0N IS HOME AND
GIVES A BIRDS EYE VIEW
Of WHAT He SAW AND DID

burned. Present building erected ~
OReilly's Headquarters. Home of de
bloodthirtsy, picturesque Spanish Csp-
tain General in I7o0
Haunted House.-Quaint French nan
sion where at different times Mazvhal
Ney. Lafayette and Louis Phlllip> wsss
entertained.
Napoleon's House.-Erected by his An
erican admirers to receive the prisoner
Of ST. Helena In 1881. He was to have
been Rescued from his island prison BY
French patriots of New Orleans. Ma
poleon died before their vessel reached
st. Helena.
Hotel Royal.-Formerly known az the
st. Louis Hotel. Built in 1915 at cost
Of H,eo0,0OO Owned once by the state
and used as the capitol building. Fan.
Gus statesmen and Royalty have been
oanqueted there. Don Pedro. Emperor
of Brazil and afterwards his grandson
were its guests. Henry Clay vas ban
quoted on one eccas OF at a cost Of
$4,000. Replete with ante-pel1um relies.
Here the slave mart had its headquar.
tiers. and the auction block yet remains
unchanged
French Opera House:-Amerlca's oldest
opera house. Here some of the most
noted singers of the world have appear
ed. Adeina Patti made her American
debut on its stage. Home Of the gor-
geous Carnival balls in -.4ard Gras.
Convent Of the Sisters of the Holy
Family.-Unique as one OF the two ne
gro nunneries in the United States. On
this spot once stood the noted New
Orleans Theatre, where the remarkable
| Octoroon Balls were held.
! Beauregards 1lome.-Residence Of the
noted Confederate general.
neutrality-suspicious. in TIT for the Ur-
suine Nuns, nine years after the found
ing of New Orleans Oldest original
building west Of the Alleghanies
st. Roch's Chapel and Cemetery:-Es-
pecially dear to Creole Catholics. To
its shrine the female who desires to wed
| within the year makes her pilgrimage
st. Louis Cemetery.-Oldest in the city.
Many Spanish and French colonists.
many of royal blood buried here.
! Duelling Oaks City Park.-For many
| years the common meeting place of those
who resorted to the feudal method of
settling private quarrels, while the drive
is overhung and shaded by great. moss
| draped live oaks and magnolia trees.
| Congo Square.-Where the Indian Corn
Fetes were held in the days Of the
French Regime and voudan dances in
slavery days.
| French Market.-One OF the worlds
most famous market places. Fruits.
vegetables meats and fish of wendrous
varieties are here displayed as nowhere
i else at home or abroad
One OF the most unique buildings In
the entire South is the old Absinthe
House, on the corner of Bourbon and
Bienville. Built in 1852, it remains to-
day in a wonderful state Of preservation
and is one Of the Oldest buildings now
:! standing in New Orleans
Travelling in IA states and about 5oss
miles I have discovered out one object.
issue or man that is p -..--. dead. HIS
name is Teddy. of Bull Moose fame. 1
have only seen 5 or Bull Moose but.
tons. A straw vote taken on our special
; train resulted in Wilson 80; Taft %.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

deavorinE to communicate with relatives
in California to learn whether burial is
to be made here or at his home. Haberly
As familiar character m Devils Lake
having been interested to some extent in
the plugging game. He had an excellent
appearance and was always we'll dressed
Tacket was brought before Judge Juer.
gems for preliminary; aearing this after
noon, the district court room being used
because of the many interested specta.
tors. The revolver which the colored
man used was exhibited, it being a g.
calibre Colts. Only one bullet remained
in the gu while the cylinder contained
three empty cartridges.
When Jacket was arraigned before
Judge Juergens he demanded an examin.
alton. States Attorney Duell being un
| prepared to enter into an examination
,sked that the case be continued and II
was SO ordered, the hearing to come ur
| at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

Ryder, N. D., Dot. 2-Arnold simonson
a reservation honesteader south of here
had a peculiar accident happen to him.
He had erected the frame work of a
barn in which were his horses, and was
engaged in putting on siding. When the
siding was at the height Of his neck he
had occasion to look over Tor some rea-
son and accordingly stuck his head in
to take squint, when quick as a flash
one Of the horses snapped at him and
bit off the end Of his nose and part OF
his face. 1t sounds funny but there is
NO humor to Mr.. sinonson's predicament
who will be disfgured for life. He had
his wounds dressed here. and then went
on to the Bismarck hospital where he
hoped to have his Disagreement repaired
somewhat by skin grating.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

The excellence of the exhibits at the
North Dakota Industrial exposition at
Bismarck gives promise of big sue
cess for the Northwestern Land Prod.
ucts exposition to be held in Mnnea-
polls November u to %, according to
w. o. Paisley, assistant manager OF the
exposition who has returned to Mime
apolis from Bismarck. The North Da-
kota farmers will send 1000 bushels of
wheat to compete for 5000 prize and
w. C. Gilbreath commissioner of agri-
culture, selected the best of the exhibits
at the exposition to be shipped to the
mill city according to Mr.. Paisley. He
believes that the exposition will be the
best of it's kind in the country this sea-
son.
Beside the state exhibit there will be
four sectional displays from North Da.
kota,' Mr.. Paisley said. "Others are
seeking space but we have had to turn
them down.
From Dawson county, Montana. it is
expected there will come delegation
of at least IS men, who will make their
headquarters at the Plaza hotel. They
are coming to show that Dawson county
is the gateway to Montana as the twin
cities are to the American northwest
Dawson county which is 212 miles lone
and 60 miles wide. is the scene Of much
enthusiasm now because three railroads
have surveying crews out. seeking stra
tegic points for the construction of new
lines"
1t is promised that the coliseum. the
big annex to the Minneapolis armory
where the exposition will be held, will
be practically complete in two weeks
Plans provide for block paving, and the
material is at hand, but should it be
found that the block work cannot be
done satisfactorily in the time remain
ing, the managers Of the exposition will
put in temporary wooden floor. Grad
ers have been at work several days car
ing Off surplus dirt 90 an early start
can be made on laying the floor.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25
CONGRESSMAN HE[CESEN SHOWS
DEMOCRATIC HOUSE AND SENATE
TO Be MADE UP Of TR|CKSTERS

Though excitement in Devils Lake was
intense last night owing TO the tragic
performance Of colored gentleman,
thus preventing any large crowd from
attending the address delivered by Cong.
II. T. Helgesen who warped the Demo-
cratic control Of affairs at Washington.
those who were there were very much
enthused at the remarks of the Milton
man and were satisfied that the candi-
date to represent the First district knew
what he was talking about.
Mr.. Helgesen had the facts at his
finger tips, he showed Underwood up as
the Aldrich of the Senate and also
showed how though Clark presided over
the house in satisfactory manner, he
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

Congressman II. T. Helgesen, candidate
for congress as representative from the
First district of North Dakota is a guest
in Devils Lake today and will speak to
night at the court house at 8 o'clock
Mr.. Helgesen comes here under the
auspices of the Ramsey County Repub-
lican league ana promises a thorough
republican talk on the doings at Wash
ington. He has an educational message
to offer and should be given good
hearing.
Attorney Fred Traynor will preside at
the meeting this evening and introduce
the speaker. Mr.. Helgesen visited his
many friends here during the day. He
is very much encouraged over the pros
poets for republican victory In North
Dakota from beginning to end
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25
MRS, f, ". CI[BERTSON SPOTTED
: PRISONER WHO ESCAPED HAVING
JUST BEEN SENTENCED TO JAIL

Mrs. E. w. Gilbertson who was stand
ing on the porch at her home at about
II o'clock this morning spotted prison
er who escaped from Deputy Sheriff
Mike Noonan who was taking him from
the court room where he had just re-
ceived sentence Of ninety days for pig.
Sing.
Charles Myers broke away while De.
putty Noonan was getting two other fell
lows safely behind the bars. He scarcely
had thirty seconds start of the deputy
but at that ..e could not be found until
Mrs. Gilbertson came to the rescue and
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

The failure Of the speaker ef national
reputation to appear ON the scene TO,
the Bull Moose organization last evening
made plans miscarry somewhat and as q
consequence the meeting was not all
that was anticipated. The organization
of Roosevelt ohnson club was perfect
ed however and committees were ap
Ramsey county.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

told of his whereabout in the barn at
the rear Of the residence of Rev. Tor
bett. The fellow was found ouried II
the hay and had it not been for the
keen eye of Mrs. Gilbertson he would
probably have made good his escape.
Myers who was arrested at Lawton on
the charge of pigging was given his
sentence along with Edward LAURA who
was also given 80 days when he pleaded
guilty before Judge Cowan this morn
ing to the charge of plugging at Lawton
Niger" Williams was sentenced to 60
days on the charge of carrying conceal
ed weapons.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25
MATT PETERSON
. FUNERAL THURS,

The funeral of Matt Peterson the high
ly admired young man who died at the
Mercy hospital suffering several weeks
with typhoid fever will be held tomor-
row from the Norwegian Lutheran
church, Rev. Barron officiating. The
funeral will be under the auspices of the
Young Peoples society Of the church and
the Norden Chorus.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

London. Oct. 22-T.e war news still is
story Of comparatively uninteresting
small engagements involved in maneuver
ing for position while the Turkish and
Balkan forces are assembling and pre-
pairing for big events.
The Servian army steadily Is advanc
ing and now has its headquarters at
Varnya in a movement against Uskup
The Greeks captured Dissikata, from
which position the Turks retired on the
town Of Servia, where a big battle soon
is expected.
Constantinople reports say an import
ant battle is imminent to Adrianople. The
Greek consul at Cardiff acting under in
structions is laying claim to all Greel
tonnage entering that port. Every YES
sci so commandered becomes the pro
perty of the Greek government and hel
captain an officer Of the Greek navy.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

Beverly, Mass, Oct. 22-White House
officials tonight made public a letter
from President Taft to John Wanna
maker of Philadelphia. dealing with some
of the issues of the campaign and thank
ing Wannamaller in his own behalf and
in behalf of the people OF the nation
for his Splendid work." The presidents
letter dealt almost exclusively with the
tariff and the prosperity which he de-
clarcd was largely due to projection.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

was nothing more than the parliamen-
tartan, being robbed Of every power. The
secret caucus and the tactics employed
to overcome the duty of legislation was
a deplorabe condition of affairs as
shown by Congressman Helgesen, show
ing that the Democratic house and sen
ate was made up in the majority with
tricksters, who feared that if they did
legislate on any worthy measure that
they would lose their majority
He showed Governor Wilson up as a
free trader of the worse type and added
that If any state was to suffer as a re-
suit of Democratic rule North Dakota
must be prepared to suffer with the free
list plan enacted,
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25
SPLENDID DANCE
MUCH ENJOYED

The Lake Region orchestra gave a
splendid social function at the Odd Eel
low hall last evening, a good crowd be-
ing in attendance at the first of a series
Of dances to be given by the popular
young men who make up the orchestra.
The affair was well conducted In every
detail and the music the best that has
been rendered for any dance given in
Devils Lake.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

The failure to sssurs quarters to houss
the stock for the midwinter fair visitors
and the urgent need OF feed stable in
Devils Lake may in . measure hold UP
the work Of the second annual mid
winter fair. Every possible effort 10 b.
ing put forth by Mr.. Hale. president Of
the fair organization ana he hopes to
overcome the difficulty.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

The trial Of James Hammonda. eo3orsd
accused Of highway robbery was brought
before Judge Juereens in municipal GOWN
this afternoon. the complaint being
brought BY II. e. williams employed
as chef at the Otto Chiostri restaurant
WilliOns claims to have been robbsa
Of $500 and badly beaten up in the en-
counter. States Attorney Duell Appeared
fer Che rosecution.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25
FEDERAL COURT
IN NOVEMBER

James Shea United States Marshal OF
Fargo, was in the city yesterday en-
route to Minot to attend term Of the
federal court in session there Mr. Shea
gave out the information that United
States Court will open in Devils Lake
November 49,