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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
curtain DRAWN
BY grim SPECTRE
Last Act 10 Tragic Life Of
Myron Kent When Body
IS Laid to Rest

Escaping the dissecting table of
the College Of Medicine OF the state
university, only by the Intervention
Of Attorney J. E Campbell of Man
dan, the body of Myron r. Kent, who
died at the state penitentiary Thurs
day, was laid to rest in Fairview
cemetery Saturday afternoon. No
funeral cortege followed his remains
to their final abode, no sympathetic
tear was shed over his sepulchre. A
silent grave digger shovelled dirt
clods that ratified on the rough box
and a rude mound of earth marks
Kents last home. Death touched his
brow and released him at the age Of
three score years and ten, from the
lite sentence that he was serving IN
states prison for completely in the
murder of his wife.
In the early nineties Myron Kent
came to Mandan from Ohio. 1t was
afterward learned that his real name
was William w. Pancoast, that he
was a college graduate and had been
prosecuting attorney in his home
county. His wife died in his eastern
home, and he married again, coming
west. A story followed him to this
western state that he was implicated
in the wrecking of bank in his
home town prior to his departure.
At Mahdan he was engaged in farm
ing and was in the real estate bust
ness. He and his wife lived happily
together and there was apparently no.
cause for any i'll feeling between
them. One evening Mrs. Kent was
shot and killed by one Swidensky,
the hired man. Swidensky was cap
tured and later confessed that he had
been hired by Myron Kent to commit
the crime. He died in the beniten-
tiary some years ago Of tuberculosis!
Kent disappeared shortly after ais
wife's tragic death, and when finally
apprehended was working on Sec
ton crew in Nebraska. His wife's
relatives relentlessly pushed his
prosecution.
Kent was tried at Mandan and con-
victed, but an error in the trial re-
suited in the case being sent to Cass
county for another hearing. At Cass
county he was again found guilty, and
Sentenced to be hung. The ga1lows
was erected, ropes were tied, invita-
lions were sent out by Sheriff o. CT
Barnes for the legal number of wit
nesses to the execution, and the
moose yawned for the throat Of its
prey. At almost the eleventh hour.
a reprieve was granted by Governor
Allin, and Kent's sentence was COM
muted to life Imprisonment. He be-
gan serving his sentence in August,
1896.
During the past few years Kent has
been penitentiary librarian. He had
been suffering from heart trouble for
some time, and last week ne dropped
dead while discharging his dutiesJ
Death, which is no respecter of per
sons, carried him to his long home
that same death which the state had
proven he had been instrumental in
bringing to his wife before her years
had run their normal course. On
wept, unhonored, and unsung, he lies
in his solitary grave, and the curtain
has been rung down upon the final
act of the grim tragedy.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10

ments on the building are completed;
and the inner court is built in. At
the present time the unsightly wood
en- fence which is in plain view of
all trains is far from attractive. III
wide cement walk were construct
ed about the entire building, and
grass plots sown in the open places,
they would set the building out in
fine shape, and it's beauty would be
an advertisement as we'll as an at.
traction"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10

the Louisiana, South Carolina, Kan.
sas and New Hampshire-under the
comm and of Rear Admiral Cameron
MGR. Wilson. AS soon as the Ger
mans cross the line between Govern
ors island and the statute of Liberty
they will let go with their big guns
in salute, and army guns on Govern
ors island will reply. There will be
dinners and luncheons both on the
ships and ashore. One of the feat
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 10.-New York
has prepared a gala welcome to the
visiting German warships during the
four days they are to remain in this
city. The Moltke, the Stettin and the
Bremen, under command of Rear Ad-
miral Won Rebeur-Paschwitz, will
come up the bay some time Sunday
morning. With them will be the Sec
ond division of tae Atlantic fleet
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10

ures of tae stay tina, the German
sailors expect to enjoy will be trip
to Coney Island Tuesday afternoon.
About a thousand American bluejack-
cts will be on hand to show the Ger
mans all that can be seen. The Ger
mans since their welcome at Norfolk
by President Taft, Secretary of the
Navy Meyer and various other dig
nitaries have concluded that they
have found some real friends.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
chrj.tian Enoeavor Convention.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June TO-
Meeting in annual convention, men,
bers of the Texas Christian Endeavor
Societies will begin threeday ses-
sion in this city Tuesday, June II.
Between five hundred and seven hun
dred delegates are expected. c. B.
Gates of Chicago Is among the speak
ers on the program
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY.

Opportunity is offered graduates
and Others to take course in short
hand, typewriting and other CONNER
cial branches during the vacation pc
Rod at the Bismarck Business Col
leee which will be continued open all
summer.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10

Duncan J. MacGillis. Prof Schmidt
is en- route to his home at Missoula,
Mont, where he will spend his sum-
mer vacation.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
COMPANY "A" DRILL,

There will be a regular meeting Of
Company "A" at the armory at 8
o'clock this evening. Every member
is warned to be in attendance.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
ON VACATION TRIP.

E. G. Larsen, assistant section d.
rector of the United States weather
bureau, has gone to his home at Foss-
ton. Minn., where he will spend two
weeks enjoying a vacation.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
UP FROM FARGO.

Gilbert w. Haggart Of Fargo, the
well known contractor, was q capt.
tai city guest Sunday and Monday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
VISITING SISTER,

Miss Nellie Logslett of Minneapo-
lis has arrived in the city and will
be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Aug
ust Anderson during the next few
weeks.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
WILL GIVE SOCIAL,

The Young Ladies of St. Mary's
church will give a social Thursday
evening, June 10, at st. Mary's hall.
Everybody invited.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
W. C.. r, U. MEETING.

The ladies of the w. c. T. U. will
meet tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon
at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Ralph Best at
her home at SOC Main street.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10

RETURNED FROM MANCHESTER.
Miss Lucille Dahl, who has attended
Manchester College at St. Paul during
the past school year, arrived in Bis
marck Sunday evening on No. 5 to
spend the summer vacation at home
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10

Willio's Question.
pa, was Job a doctOr2'
mot that krow Of"
Then why do people have % muc1
- say about the patients Of Jobr-
Boston Transcript
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
EN- EoUTE TO MJssoULA.

EN- ROUTE TO MISSOUlA.
Prof. Earl Schmidt, who has been
teaching during the past year at
Saltwater, Mimi, is spending a few
days as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
City News
VISITING SISTER.

Miss Barbara Hesdosser of Fort
Rice is spending the week at the
state capital visiting with her sister,
Mrs. George Renner. ,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-06-10
YOUNG LADIES SOCIAL.

Don't forget the social at St. Mary's
hall Thursday evening. Ice cream
and cake and coffee and sandwiches
will be served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
THIEVES ENTER
4 POST OFFICE
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Port Monmouth, April 13:-Some-
time early this morning the postof-
fee and general store conducted by
Walter f. Walling at Port Monmouth
was broken into and robbed. The
thieves entered the place by breaking
a pan of glass in a rear window of
the place. They removed the latch
and after climbing inside had to
force two doors before reaching the
main part OF the store.
No money a secured. two dol
lars in the money drawer having
been overlooked. When Mr.. Walling
opened the store this morning he
found everything in general disorder.
In looking over his stock eight full
boxes Of cigars were missing and a
number OF others that had been in
the show case half filled with cigars
We're also taken. 1t is believed that
the thieves were in the place some
time after > O'Clock, as foot prints
could be plainly seen in the rear of
the store that the rain did not cover
up, The Monmouth county authori-
ties have been notified. 1t is be-
ueyed that it is the work of a gan
that has been operating in that sec
ton for some time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
PLANNING FOR
DIST. MEETING

A district meeting and class in
itiation to be held in this city on
April &c by the Ladies of the Mac
cabees of the World in this section
was the principal matter of discus,
sion at a meeting of Jefferson Hive
No. 27 in Its new quarters in For
ester hall last night. State Com
mander Mrs. Alice j.. Waldron was
present at this session and assisted
Commander Mrs. j. l.. Hagar and
the officers of the tent in initiating
a class of eve candidate. Chrome
Hive No. 2S, of Roosevelt, was en-
tertained at this meeting by the
local hive. At the district meeting
to be held on April rs, DR.. Elizabeth
Hooper, OF Port Huron, Mich, chair
man of the supreme medical board,
and State Commander Mrs. Waldron
Will be present. besides many mem
bers representing the hives Of New
Brunswick, Englishtown and Roose-
welt. A social time followed last
nights session and refreshments
were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
REDHING GETS
FULL AMOUNT
Jury Gives Him Interest for
Sixteen Years.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, April 10 After
three attempts the jury in the suit
of Contractor Thomas Redhing, Of
Perth Amboy, against Peter c. JuAl,
Of Staten Island, finally reached a
verdict yesterday afternoon and was
discharged by Judge Frank Lloyd.
The suit was brought to recover
1926 on the building Of d race track
sixteen years ago. Tho jury first
brought in a verdict for 1925, of
which 1920 was for The claim and
the balance the interest. The court
sent them back, stating that under
the action brought the verdict would
have to be for the full amount of the
claim or for nothing at all. Then
they returned with q verdict for
1925 with interest. They were sent
back to compute the interest. The
third time the verdict for 1856 was
accepted.
Redhing was represented by Alan
II. Strong and Peter A. Peterson,
while DR.. Juhl's interests were look
ed after by Adrian Lyon and a law
yer from New York. 1t was an
nounced this morning that the YER
dict would be transferred to a New
York court in order that property
OF DR.. Juhl might be attached.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
SUSPENSION is
COSTING MUCH
But the Dove of Peace Ro-
vers Over Conference.

Philadelphia. April ia million dol
lars a day is the loss sustained by OPP
orators, miners and railroads while the
conferences continue between the min
ers and the representatives of the op-
orators in this city.
The dove Of peace. however, is hover
ing over the men as they deliberate
upon the nine demands made by the
United Mine Workers. For several
hours the committee Of eight represent
atlves Of both factions discussed the
general situation in the coal fields and
finally got down to the demands. with
an effort to arrive at an amicable
agreement without bringing their diff
ferences before the anthracite strike
commission.
President White refused to make a
statement other than that the commit
fee could report progress. No state
ment WAS given by the committee ex-
cept that they will hold another SEES
sion on Monday, According to John T.
Dempsey, president of District No. l.
the meetings will continue during the
greater part of next week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
STEAL ROLL TO
DEFEAT WILSON
Tactics Being Adopted by
Smith Nugent Faction.

Jersey City, \. j., April 13. -Srreet
and Water Commissioner Frank Hague
Of Jersey City offered q resolution at a
meeting Of the Democratic committee
Of Hudson county calling for the send
ing of uninstructed delegates to the
national convention. There was an up
roar because at a meeting of the com
mittee held two wesks ago a resolution
TO instruct the six delegates from the
three congressional districts in the
county for Governor Woodrow Wilson
was adopted.
There was only a handful at that
meeting" Hague cried above the o II
fusion, "and this meeting win show
much more plainly what the sentiment
Of the committee Is. / want a rising
vote, like the other one.
Chairman James Hennessy urged a
vote by roll call. He finally pursuaded
the committeeman to agree, but thep
discovered he did not have the roll with
him. Promising TO he back with 1t in
ten minutes, Hennessey went to his
office in the city hall, where he is tax
commissioner by appointment of May
or Wittpen. a strong Wilson man.
Hennessey was back within the ten
minutes, empty handed.
81 have been held up he said. 1.-TWO
men stopped me on my way back and
took the roll away from me-"
That threw the meeting into new
confusion, and before the uproar had
been quelled Honnessey declared an
adjournment without having called for
a vote on Haeue's resolution.
Fourteen Of the twenty four mem
bers Of the executive committee APP
proved the Hague resolution before it
was offered. The vote on the resolution
Of Endorsement ut the former meeting
was Il to x, with two ~absentees, so
that there is evidence Of activity on the
part Of the anti Wilson men. 1t was
said that the congressional district
committees would refuse to instruct
their delegates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
USE PITCHFORK
ON LOCAL MAN
South Amboy Milk Dealer
Protects His Horses.
Special 10 the EVENING NEWS.

~FNNfNF W WV - 80 49,
South Amboy, April 13.-When
Constable j. c. Brown, of Perth Am
boy, and Mr.. Klonsus, Of the same
place, went to the residence Of Sam
uel Learner here yesterday after
moo to secure two horses trouble
brewed for some time. After Mr..
Brown explained that he was depu-
tized by the district court of Perth
Amboy to secure the steeds for a
chattel mortgage, it ia averred Learn
er became enraged and picked up a
pitchfork and would have done
klonsus personal injury but for the
protecting arm of the constable.
Mr.. Brown tried his utmost to
secure the horses, but nothing doing
for the milkman was full Of fight
and would not give in to the man
dates Of the court officer. Mr..
Brown endeayored to locate Justice
Birmingham, to secure a warrant,
but was unsuccessful, Mr.. Brown
has taken the matter up with Assist
ant Prosecutor Joseph <. Stricken,
who will push the case through. 1t
Is understood that q court official
of Sayreville issued a warrant for
Learners arrest, but nothing def
mite could be learned on this sub
ject.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
PAUPER COUPLE REFUSE
ASSISTANCE or FRIENDS

-" ~ W.
w ashington, April 13:-Proudly
refusing to go to the poorhouse or
accept aid from friends, Edward F..
Rose, an aged Confederate veteran,
and his sister are living under a tiny
bit of canvass stretched between
trees in Tacoma Park, after Being
elected from their shack. They are
the last survivors Of a prominent
Virsinian family. They lived in a
tumbled down shack for seventeen
years until last night, when the
sheriff elected them in a pouring
rain as a result Of a flaw being dis
covered in the title to the property.
The authorities are trying to force
the couple to the almshouse.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
LATEST TALK
FOR SOCIETY
Chief Subject OF Discussion
in Every Home.

This isn't the story Of a ''pinl
I tea" but it happened at an import
ant meeting of ladies called to dis
cuss ways and means relating to
| certain organization in Perth Amboy
ooh, tell us all about It," sale
| several of them, as one lady was
explaining some previous remark
We'll 1t Is filled with pictures and
you know what that means to chill
dren. Why, they are so interested
that they need but little other
amusement"
But what is it?" asked Il in
terested listener.
why, the illustrated Bible
where did you get it?'
"Oh, you've been away, so you
don't know. Why the EVENING
NEWS gives them to you and all
you have to pay is just the expense
One must indeed be a stranger not
to have heard of the EVENING
NEWS great offer, for it is being
talked about everyWhere-at home,
on the street, in society-every place
one goes this is now the chief topic
Of discussion.
Why?
Just because 1t is the only Bible
yer printed with pictures running
throughout the text matter. You can
get all kinds of Bibles-some of
them with type so small as to be al
most unreadable; some printed on
such poor paper that they almost tear
when you turn the leaves: and some
with q few meaningless pictures
placed at random without reference
to the accompanying subjects. Prices
mea nothing, for some Bibles are
offered at a dollar or less when they
are not worth thirty cents. But
here is q Bible that can be had only
through this paper; as to its value
you can see for yourself. Of course
we are not in the Bible business and
such an offer cannot continue long,
but while it lasts you may take your
choice of either the Catholic or
Protestant editions in any binding as
explained in this Issue. Lose no time
in taking advantage of 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
LAWRENCE LODGE PLAN
BIG SOCIAL SESSION

Lawrence Lodge. No. So, Odd Fell
lows, is planning for a social session
and entertainment to be held on FRI
day night, April 20. to celebrate the
ninety-third anniversary of the in
stituting of the first lodge Of indie
pendent Order Odd Fellows that oc-
ours on that day. The first lodge
was organized in the city Of Balti-
more April 26. 1919, with five char
ter members. On this day every
lodge in the country in some manner
observes the day. Valhalla Lodge.
No. 275, also of this city Is arrang-
Ing to celebrate the event. At last
nights meeting of Lawrence Lodge,
the committee in charge made a re-
port.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
PASTOR WILL
CONFIRM CLASS

Rev. Villads q. Skov, Of Our
s]aviour's DANISH lutheran church,
will administer the rites of conhrma-
ton to a large class in the church
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Because of the length of the service
in connection with the confirmation,
there will be no Sunday school in the
afternoon or service in the evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
.CRISWOLD NOT
GIVEN HEARING
Valves Examination Here
Case Goes to Grand Jury.

Lloyd GriswOld, the siXteen-year-
old boy who struck and killed Leak
ady Polaszak, eight years old, while
driving his fathers Overland auto
mobile IN State street, Thursday,
waived a hearing before Recorder
Kehoe yesterday afternoon and
through his counsel said he-would
appear before County Judge DAILY to
apply for bail for his appearance
when wanted to answer to q charge
of manslaughter. The case will be
brought before the grand jury.
Prosecutor Silzer and Assistant Pros
secutor Stricken with the assistance
of Coroner Flynn are gathering
evidence which will be presented
before the grand jury in an effort
to secure an Indictment.
A crowd Of men, Women and
children that taxed the capacity of
the court room was disappointed last
night to learn there would be no
hearing before the recorder. Re-
corder Kekoe announced that ar
engagements had been made between
Adratn Lyon, cousel for the defense,
and the prosecuting attorneys to
eliminate a preliminary hearing In
this city and arrange for bail at the
county court.
Adrian Lyon. counsel for the de-
PENDANT. said he had learned from
Lloyd Gr1sA Dld and from reliable
witnesses that the machine was
driven on the right side of the
street; that it was not going at an
excessive rate of speed; that the
was not racing, and that he
was compelled to cross the trolley
tracks to the left side to avoid
striking one school girl and struck
another unavoidably. The former
judge says some of the evidence the
coroner has secured appears to be
untrue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
by United Press Wire.

de Due, France, April "a
Lieutenant Boncourt dropped two
hundred feet today while reconnoit-
ering in a m~onoplane and was In
stantly killed when he lost control
of the machine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
CLARA BARTON DIES AT NINETY
Was Founder of the Rcd Cross Society
and Famous Civil War Nurse.

Washington, April 13.-Mlss Clara
Barton, founder of the American Red
Cross society and famous civil war
nurse, died at her home in Glen Echo,
Md, of chronic pneumonia, with which
she was stricken about 4 year ago.
Her brother, Stephen Barton OF Bos-
ton, was with her when she died.
Miss Barton had been confined 10
her home, Red Cross, Glen Echo. since
last fall, when she returned from A
visit to New England. 1t was thought
her trip was beneficial, but soon after
ward she was taken seriously Ill.
She celebrated her "ninetieth birth
day anniversary Dec. %, when she re-
ceived many messages Of c~ongratula-
ton from all parts of the world.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
Drink CpaYilgDGStrOyed

No more terrible affection can come to any
home than the craving for strong drink Of
husband and father, We appeal to wives,
mothers and sisters to save the husband and
father or brother with Orrine, a scientifc
treatment.
oRRINE is prepared in. two forms. No, !,
secret treatment, a powder, Absolutely taste
less and odorlesS, given secretly in food or
drink; Orrine No. ?, in pin form, is for those
who desire TO take voluntary treatment OR
RGNE costs only $1.OO u box. Can al our
this meritorious article, which we have been
selling fer L number Of years.
BARNEKOV & PETE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
NOTICE

Concrete and paving work, also
garden work, tree trimming and cut
ting; lowest prices. Write or call
Fred Christensen, 100 Fayette street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-13
MANY VICTIMS
OF THE F0RGER
Mysterious Stranger Still at
Large--Big Amounts.

AT least half a score Of merchants
n saloonkeepers Of this city are
lamenting the loss Of various sums
ranging from SIS to $40 given on
worthless checks to a man, a
stranger who was here the past
three days. The police were notified
of two instances in which the man
passed worthless pieces of papers in
payment for goods ordered. One
was for $18.75 cashed on David
Wolfson, and the other was for SIT
and some cents. 1t was given to
John Kozusko.
The police have learned that the
man passed several other checks on
merchants and sa~loonkeepers who
have not come forward with com
plants. Detective S~ergeants HUFF
and Long made a brief investigation
Of the subject. 1t became evident to
them that the mar had left the city.
In all cases the man issued checks
IN the First National Bank Of this
city and signed them James Ma
gee" When they were rendered
there they were marked n. G.
The man ordered a case of beer,
q bottle of brandy and d bottle Of
Ktmmell at Wolfson's place. 285
Smith street. He ordered 1t sent to
1874 Gordon street. Wolfson's driv-
er vas unable to find the place. This
led to .exsmination Of the check for
$3.50. Hf-Kozusko's o!ace Tie
man ordered a case of beer title
of wine ana a bottle of Three Star
Hennesey brandy sen to an address
in Elizabeth street. The check for
SIT and some cents was found to be
worthless, but not until the stranger
had received SIS as change on it,
after paying for the liquor.