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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
DAMsulLDER,s CONFESSION.
Admits His Mistake In Material For
the Foundation.

Washington-A frank admission
that fault in his plans caused the
dam at Austin, Pa, to collapse last
September. carrying death and de-
struction of property in its wake. was
made to the New England Water
works Association. in convention at
Congress Hall, by T. Chalkey Hatton.
OF Wilmington. Del, who designed the
dam.
Mr.. Hatton attributed the failure of
the dam to the fact that he had relied
upon the imperviousness of the rock
foundation in carrying out its con-
struction. He also stated he was limit
ed In expenditures for the dam con-
struction to $4,000. He urged the
need of state dam inspector, to pass
upon all plans for dams before they
are constructed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
HIS RELEASE DEMANDED.
An American Fruit Grower In Mexi-
can Prison.

Mexico Gity.-Ignoring the usual
channels Of diplomatic intercourse
the American Ambassador. Henry
Lane Wilson, has made preemptory
demand on Gov. Matias Guerra, of the
state of Tamaulipas, for the imme-
date release from the jail at Tampico
of w. G. Nichols, an American fruit
grower. Nichols was arrested six
months ago on a charge of having kill
ed a bandit, Caballos, whose appre-
hension the authorities had attempted
for many months.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
POLLUTED OYSTER BEDS,
Typhoid In Long Island and Potomac
River Oyster.

Washington. Jamaica Bay, L. T.,
and the Potomac River, rs miles down
from Washington, both are polluted
by typhoid germs, according to the
Department of Agriculture's declara-
ton. Acting Secretary Hays issued a
statement saying the Departments in
vestigators had traced typhoid to
oyster beds and had begun a survey
of the great oyster fields to determine
how far the pollution extends. He
suggested state policing of oyster beds
and action by government authorities
to insure publication of city sewerage
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
HANG GOVERNOR IN EFFley.
Arkansas Executive Rebuked For
Pardon OF Negro.

Little Rock. Ark.-Gov. George w.
Donaghey was hanged in efiigy here
The dummy bore two large placards,
both of which read: George w.
Donaghey, niger lover The cause
for the hanging of the Governor in
effigy was his pardoning of Robert
Armstrong. a negro. who was twice
convicted and sentenced to hang for
criminally assaulting trained nurse
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
Blast Kills Two.

Johnstown,. Pa.-John Shuto and
Louis Slovac are dead, FIVE other men
are seriously injured and 20 others
hurt as result of an explosion in the
open-hearth department of the Cam
bria Steel Company at Franklin. near
here. Twenty tons of hot metal. re
leased by a leak in furnace No g..
made its way along the ground until
1t reached pool of water. when it
exploded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

A Chicago judge who is entitled to
rank with Solomon has decided that
the idea about beauty unadorned is out
Of date, and that man who marries
beautiful woman Is obliged to supply
its adornments to the best of his abil-
ity. This decision ought to add to the
market value OF the plain girl az q
more economical matrimonial invest
ment-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
BRIDE HELD FOR CRIME.
Charged With Killing Husband OF
Three Months.

Danville, Ky.-Mrs. Helen williams
Lane. bride of three months, was
arrested charged with killing her hus-
band. Charles Lane, at their home in
this city. Lane was shot twice, one
bullet breaking his neck, and he died
instantly. The couple were married
three months ago. moving to this city
at that time from Somerset. KY. Mr..
Lane was IS and his bride so.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

Eighty-one women in Seattle want to
be policewomen. for that number took
the examination which Is to add four
Of the fairer sex to the local force.
This number may be explained by the
answer Of one az to her occupation:
ITO support myself and my husband"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
Sawed way Out OF jail.

Douglas, Ariz-Col Ramon Vasquez
and Capt. Theodore Rodriguez. held
here for conspiracy to violate the
neutrality law, sawed their way out
of jail here. They were arrested here
last July for alleged participation in
the so-called Vasquez-Gomez con-
spiracy and were to have been taken
to Ell Paso to stand trial.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
MRS. GRACE WANTS DIVORCE.
Acquitted OF Shooting Husband, In
stitutes Proceedings.

Philadelphia Daisy Ulrich
Opie Grace, who was recently acquit-
ted in Atlanta, Ca. of the charge of
shooting her husband, Eugene Grace,
instituted proceedings in Common
Pleas Court here for divorce. She
charges cruel and barbarous treat
ment, A master will be appointed by
the court to take testimony.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

Prof Smith Of the University Of
Minneapolis says there ought to be q
law to prevent feeble-minded women
from marrying. Why women? VIII
tho feeble-minded men be retained to
pass on the question whether the fem.
mime aspirants are feeble-minded or
notf
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
ITALIANS GET ANOTHER OASIS
Lose 200 Men Killed and Wounded In
Ten-tlour Battle.

Rome.-Another 10-hour battle, re-
sulting in the Italian occupation Of
the Oasis Of Banzeud. IL miles west
southwest of Tripoli. is reported to
the Italian War Office by General
Rogni. The Italian losses are given
as 200 men killed and wounded. The
Turk and Arab losses we're large. but
General RCgni does not specify the
number.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
THEY WANT DlAz
TO CONE BACK
Mexicans Want Him to Seize
the Presidency.
DECLINES TO DISCUSS PLAN.
The Sponsors OF the Secret Petition
Keeping Under Cover orozeo
Rebel Forces Renew Activity
All Along the Border.

Mexico C.ty-A secret petition ask
ing that Gen. Porfirio Diaz return,
take over the command Of the COM
bined federal and rebel armies and
seize the presidency of Mexico Is be-
ing circulated here. The sponsors OF
the petition, who have secured the
former presidents assurance that he
will come back if the people of Mex
leo dmand it, are keeping under coy
er, but it is known that similar petit
tions are being presented to the peo-
pie in Guadalaiara, Puebla, Oaxaco,
San Luis Potosim Guanajato, Mont
Grey and other cities Of the republic.
Teofolio Garcia, former member of
the household staff of ex-President
Diaz, has received a letter from the
aged General, who is now at Bar
ritz, France, in which the former
president of Mexico says:
IF the people Of Mexico make mani
fest to me their desire that should
return to aid in the re-establishment
Of law, order and government in the
fatherland, ] will respond to their re-
quest"
This is the first mention of his
probable or possible return to Mex
leo by Diaz since May 81, 1911, when,
in an informal talk from the deck of
the Spanish liner Ypiranga at Vera
Cruz, the old warrior, bound for Eu-
rope, said:
when Mexico needs me shall re-
turn. My sword always has been and
always will be at her service
The letter received by Garcia has
been copied in numbers and circulated
among the people, and was largely
responsible for the large pro-Diaz
demonstrations of September Is and
Is, but did not become generally pub
lie until Saturday. So many have
read the letter that the government
does not dare take action against
Garcia for making public the ex-Presi-
dents words.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

This Is a cynical, mercenary age.
The same news item that told us how
: young man proposed to his sweet
heart in Detroit by telephoning from
Chicago added that 1t cost $4.S5. just
as, If the expenditure might not have
been justified.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
STREET CARS MoBBED.

Five Thousand Strikers Riot In su-
perior-3o injured.
Superior, visa mob of 5000
strikers and sympathizers attacked
the principal street car line in SUI
perior, wrecking six cars and beating
the crews and guards. There was
furious fighting and more than 80 per-
sons were injured, none, it is thought
fatally.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

Convention Of women in Boston
adjourned because It was too hot to
talk" This is the first notification
that Boston has broken the worlds
heat record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
Soldiers Killed In Wreck.

Mexico City Three burros, which
refused to be frightened off the track
by the engines whistle, caused the de-
railment of northbound troops
train on the Mexican Central. near
Torreon. Eleven soldiers were killed
and Az hurt. The dead and injured
were taken to Torreon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

Where the hydro-aeroplane has an
advantage over the plain aeroplane
IL that it may hit the water instead
Of hard ground when it comes down.
too soon. On the other hand. it has to
carry its name.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
TWO MINERS MAKE 5000 IDLE.
Strike Caused BY Their Refusal To
Join Union Ended.

Tamaqua, Pa.-The strike of the
more than 5000 mine workers en-
ployed by the Lehigh Coal and Navi-
cation Company, which has kept all
but two of the operations of that con,
Germ idle for several days was settled
Monday. The strike was brought
about because two mine workers re-
fused to join the union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

Again 1t is announced that the days
Of the hobble skirt are numbered.
The announcement is made so often.
and the. hobble skirt is 80 apparently
unconcerne6. that the public. who hail
any hint Of the abolition Of this abom.
nation. are beginning to feel a tribe
uneasy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
MAN KILLS SWEETHEART.
Fires Bullet Into His Own Brain After
the Crime.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa.-Frank Savage,
aged ~, of this city, shot and killed
Margaret Kresge, %, at her home,
near White Haven. After he learned
she was dead Savage sent a bullet
through his own brain, killing himself
instantly. Her refusal to marry him
is believed to have been responsible
for Savage's act.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27
Cruiser Des Moines A. TampIco.

Tampico, Mexico. The United
States cruiser Des Moines. Comman-
der Hughes, arrived in port. The
cruiser saluted with 81 guns. which
was answered by the shore bat
terry. Visits were exchanged during
the day by officers of the cruiser and
city officials. The Des Moines will
proceed to Vera Cruz, Coatzacoalcos,
Frontera and Progreso.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

Biarritz, France. - General Diaz
positively refused to discuss the re-
port Of the secret petition being cir
culated in Mexico asking him to re-
turn as president He also declined
to say anything regarding the demon
STATIONS in his favor in the Mexican
capital His only reply to all Ques-
tions was: Il am unable to break my
rule of not speaking on political sub
jects."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-09-27

Pennsylvania man locked up his
daughter and prevented her wedding.
Love does not always laEgh at lock
smiths
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-02-01
NJ. w. A. RAISES RATES

IA Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 27.-The head
camp of the Modern Woodmen OF
America adopted the proposed read
justment plan of increased life In
surance rates, of the society and
closed the adjourned regular meet
ing here today. The measure car
ried by vote of 400 to 207. The
rerating proposal was made by the
head officers after notice fro msix-
teen states that they had adopted q
uniform fraternal insurance bill
drafted by state insurance experts at
Mobile, Ala, and thereafter known
as the Mobile bill. This notice
warned the society of certain require
ments to be made before the contln-
uation Of business will be permitted
The plan adopted today, which 1s
to be in force after one year, In
creases the rates of members under
54 years old from so to 100 per cent
The members over 54 may not be
assessed over So each assessment for
each $1,000 and not over twelve as
sessments and~one special assessment
may be made each year. II SO is
more than the member can pay, he
may pay So and the other dollar will
be deducted from the. face OF the
policy.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-02-01
N. d. TAX MEN AT FARGO

The fourth annual meeting OF the
North Dakota State Tax Association
convened at Fargo, Wednesday, with
many delegates from all parts of the
state present. There were addresses
by several expert tax authorities on
North Dakota's new tax commission
law, the model inheritence tax law
for North Dakota and other peril
nent subjects. The principal address
to be given by DR.. T. s. Adams OF
Madison, Wis, member of the Wis
consin Tax Commission on "The
Place of the Income Tax in State
Tax System" was omitted. DR.. Adams
being unable to attend. Rep. w. b.
Default of Jamestown and two 9TH
er members of the state legislature
speak upon "The Preparation of APP
preparation Bills"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-02-01
HEARD MRS. MAYNARD

An unusually large and attentive
audience assembled in the court room
at the court house Monday evening
evening to hear the noted woman
socialist, Mia Tufford Maynard, dis
cuss "The Trust Problem" from a
socialists point of view and listen
ed for nearly two hours to the
speaker, who left for Aberdeen to-
day.
Mrs. Maynard stated that the trust
is the first stage of cooperation, but
now works for the benefit of the
few. Cooperation is the slogan OF
socialism, but for the benefit of So
ciety,, thru collective, national or
public ownership. But the socialists
value public ownership only as a
means to be used in growing out OF
all exploitation of labor and all un-
ployment of labor. The speaker was
introduced by A. G.. Brastrup as
representative, of the local socialist
organization.
w. ]. Carlson has been elected by
the Socialists of this city as their
delegate to the state convention at
Devils Lake, February 4 and 3, and
A. G. Brastrup is alternate.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-02-01
HOMESTEADER's MASK BALL

Eagles hall was the scene of an un-
usually interesting social function
Tuesday evening when the second
annual masquerade ball was given by
the jamestown Homesteaders. A
bout As couples were present and a
large number were masked. Until
1880 those in costume were given
the floor and after the unmasking at
that time all danced until an early
hour. The music was furnished by
Tunstall's orchestra.
Mrs. Roy Sappenfield and Mrs.
Howard Smith we're dressed as fenc-
ing girls and the judges, unwilling
to separate them, gave the first prize
for ladies to the two collectively.
The first gentlemen's prize went to
Andy Helm, who was costumed as an
English hunter. The prize for the
most comical costume went to Roy
Sappenfield, who was dressed as a
clown. Two unique costumes were
made of copies of the jamestown
Alert.
Elmer Peterson was floor director
and the entire affair was in charge
of committee consisting of Mrs.
John O'Brien, Mrs. C. L. Mitchell and
Mrs. w. M. Ringuette.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-02-01
4 KILLED AND Is INJURED
St. Paul, January 29.-(Specia

St. Paul, January 29.-(SpeciaD
-Four persons were killed and
twenty-five more seriously injured in
9 terrible street car wreck at st. Paul
at 8 q. m. today. The street car
was wrecked on Selby avenue at
the new tunnel. The motorman
lost control of the car as it was
going down hill. The tunnel was
completed about a. year ago and
forms a long viaduct. The tracks
were slippery from the ice and snow
and the wreck occurred during the
morning rush. The car was one OF
the Selby-Lake interurban line.
Later-Later reports state that the
motorman had both legs cut on In
the wreck and one travelling man, H.
f.. Heathington died instantly; two
more passengers probably fatally
hurt. The accident was caused by
a runaway electric car dashing three
blocks down the incline, striking an
other car as 1t was discharging its
passengers.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-02-01
GLASS IN JAIL HERE

Herbert Glass Of Billings county,
who, together with another man, was
charged some time ago with the
murder of a sheep herder, was brot
to this city today for safe keeping
in the Stutsman county jail Sheriff
Nels Nichols of Billings county,
formerly a resident of jamestown,
brought the prisoner and was ac-
companied by Deputy Sheriff Hart.
The man who was charged with
the same murder as Glass is now
serving a 30-year term in the peni-
tentiary, but owing to legal differ
ences over the information against
Glass, his case is still pending. The
information charging him with MUIR
der has been withdrawn temporarily
and the prisoner is now held on .
charge of blind pigging. 1t is e1-
pected the man will be kept here sew
eral months.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-02-01
GIVES TEN $50 CASH
SCHOLARSHIPS
Northern Pacific Ry. Assists Farmer
Boys to Attend N. D. Agri-
tural College

The farmer boy student at the
North Dakota Agricultural College
is. offered a material inducement to
complete the three-year course in
Farm Husbandry; the inducement Is
a $50 case scholarship offered by
President Elliott of the Northern Pa
cific Railway, to one boy in each OF
any ten counties in North Dakota In
tn which the Northern Pacific Rail-
way runs.
Quite number of students attend
the college for but one or two years
only, either believing that in that
time they can learn all that is neces-
sary, or for other reasons dropping
out before completion of the full
course. President Elliott's purpose
in giving the scholarships is to en-
courage the finishing of the course,
because he believes that every man
who graduates will prove a valuable
asset to his district, county and state.
The more scientific farmers there are,
the better for the country and all
lines of business.
The scholarship is awarded when
the student has attained sufficient
ly high standin and is withing one
term of graduation.
Students who win scholarships are
expected to agree to follow at least
ore special line of agriculture and to
report results of farm management TO
t.. Agricultural College at Fargo for
period of at least three eyars.
The class which will graduate this
spring numbers seventeen, five OF
whom are from Northern Pacific
counties and have been furnished
with the $50 cash scholarships. The
winners are: Allen Andrews, Penn
bina county; Mark Brindle. Emmons
county; Frank Cannell, Morton coun-
ty; Jacob Dawson, Dickey county, and
B. f. Kruger, Grand Forks county.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-02-01
HDAKoTA
PREPARING FOR CONVENTION
Many Activities of Eagles in Anticf'
patton of State Meeting to
be Held Here

With the visit here Saturday night
and Sunday of A. M. Knight, Sec
retary of the state organization of
Eagles, began active preparations for
the state convention of this society
to be held in this city some time In
July. Mr.. Knight gave two strenu-
GUS drills to the local degree team
and it is expected he will spend con-
siderable time preparing the team
for it's work during the convention.
The dates for this assembly will
be set by the executive committee of
the state organization and the local
members. It will . last for three
days, and plans are on foot for
numerous social functions to be held
in connection with the business ses-
,, sions. A parade of all the Eagles
,, attending the convention, including
: the uniformed degree teams, will be
feature of the proceedings and the
festivities will come to close with
a grand ball.
Numerous activities are also being
planned by the local Eagles to take
place before the convention is held.
The degree team, together with Har-
ry Wolf, has been made committee
I to arrange the details of these plans
and 1T is expected that series of ex-
cellent entertainments will COM
mence in about month and continue
until the time Of the convention.
An amateur play with all the parts
taken by Eagles and a bazaar are a.
mong the entertainments taking first
consideration at present. All local
Eagles are enthusiastic over these
plans and much is being expected OF
the lodge during the next few
months.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-02-01

LOST WAGER BUT WON BRIDE
Minneapolis, Jan. 27.-A $1,000
wager between Barney Kimball, sec
retary Of the Elks lodge Of Fargo, N.
d., and Addison Leach of the same
place, made ten years ago, was paid
this week, it is said. Mr.. Kimball
alleged to have been at that time a
confirmed woman hater, had up that
amount of money that he would still
be bachelor at the end of fifteen
years. He arrived at the Dykman
hotel today with q bride Of two days.
He has lost the wager but smiles over
it. The bride was Miss J. Thompson
Of Fargo.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-02-01
CAPTURED WITH BLOOD HOUNDS

Mandan, Jan. 30.-The four boys
who made their getaway from the
state reformatory Monday evening,
were captured about 2 O'Clock this
morning, S11 miles northwest Of this
city. They were Immediately re-
turned to the school.
VanTress Is 16 years Of age and
was sent from Williston for larceny
and had been at the school three
months. Fred Kimbell, IS years,
was sent from Dickey county for petit
larceny and had been at the school
nine months. Crouch or Crow, IL
years, was sent from this city for
burglarly and had served four
months. Charles Robinson had
been sent from Dickinson for petit
larceny; had served one year and
had been granted parole by the
board in the afternoon, but did not
know it.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-02-01
FUNERAL OF COL. MOTION

Fargo, Jan. 28.-The. funeral OF
the alte Col. Chas. A. Morton, who
died Friday at the hospital In Chi
cago, will be held from his late resi- Nj
dence on Monday at 2 p. M, and VIII
he in charge Of Rev. DR.. Beard. The
remains will be placed in the receiv-
ing vault in Riverside cemetery.
They were brought to Fargo satur-
day.
Colonel Morton had a long and
honorable service In the army and
was assigned to General sherman's
staff of the commissary department,
during most of the rebellion, He was
one of the charter members OF the
officers who originated the Society
81 the Army Of the Tennessee, In
which society he has always been
deeply interested. tss ~
The colonel came to Fargo thirty
two years ago. after having been IN
business. In st. Paul for several years.
He engaged in the land business
here and became widely known all
over the country because Of his dis
tinctive advertising. He amassed a
large fortune and leaves very large
circle Of friends throughout the state
who greatly regret his demise and
extend the heartiest sympathy to the
widow and other members Of the
family Of the deceased.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1912-02-01
MAY CONTINUE PINGREE.WIL.
TON LINE TO VALLEY CITY

Valley City, N. D., Jan. 30-With
the opening of the railroad extension
talk Valley City's Commercial club
is making an effort to get another
line of the Northern Pacific into this
city. In communication with Off
cials of the Northern Pacific let
ter has been received here from the
st. Panl headquarters stating that
there is a possibility Of the Pingree-
Wilton line being extended into this
city by way of the Highline at the
north edge of town. The plan is
said to be a line from here by the
most direct route to Pingree, then to
Emmons and on across the river into
Miles City. ..........