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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
TRAMP MET HIS MATCH
KNIGHT OF THE ROAD HAD NO
MONOPOLY OF HUMoR.
Forced In the End to Be Content With
i Smiling the savory Stew He
j Had Hoped to Sample, He
!, Went His Way.

The weary tramp sauntered Idly
along the highway. It had been a
beautifully lazy day. just suited to the
uses Of q dolce far niente poet like
himself. and his distaste for effort
Increased as he passed along. His
only Inconvenience was that some.
thing within told him that he was
hungry. It was probably his stomach.
since It had not been overburdened
with food for several days-not be-
cause there was not plenty Of it to be
had, but because he had sturdily ad-
hered to his anttlaboring principles.
Work he,f considered disgraceful, and
he was not going to fasten q blot of
any kind on his escutcheon by accept
ing any kind Of job II he could help
It. It was z favorite theory Of his
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
Chiefs Contentious Upheld.

FargO.-Judge Pollock made perma-
nent the temporary writ against the
Fargo city council brought by Chief
OF Police Con Keefe to keep the coun,
Gil from further investigating the al.
legged graft charges against that Of.
ficial. keefe contended the power Of
removal as outlined under the city
ordinance was a usurpation of power
that the council does not possess and
that removal must come through the
courts. 1t is probable now that formal
charges will be filed in the district
court against the chief.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
Sc MOKE FARM CLUES
Better Farm Movement Meet. Wi.
Good success-seven coun.
ties Organized.

Fargo.-During the past four or five
weeks field men of the North Dakota
Better Farming assication, under the
direction of Thomas Cooper, secretary
and director. have organized no less
than thirty-six farmers clubs In the
state Of North Dakota.
When the association took hold Of
the work a few weeks ago, the secre.
tary and field men had no-ldea that
their efforts would be rewarded In
such a successful manner. but the
farmers wherever the subject has been
broached have fallen In with the idea
from the first.
Who Are Members.
The family is admitted to member
snip as whole or in part, and this
includes even the farm laborers, and
the maid about the house, the idea be.
ing to enable all to have the ad.
vantage OF the educational and social
features that are always present at
the meetings of the clubs. 1t is be.
lieved by the association that during
the winter months the farmers can
combine pleasure and business, and
while having good time at the club
meetings, at the same time be receiv.
ing instructions. Men and women and
boys and girls are admitted to mem.
bership alike.
Cooper Speaks Of Clubs.
We have been deeply gratified,"
said Mr.. Cooper, lover the enthusiasm
with which these clubs have been re.
ceived, and we are more than sur.
prlsed to see the activity with which
the farmer and his family take hold
OF the subjects that are brought up
for discussion in the club meetings.
The children, too, are taking hold,
for there is always something useful
brought out In the meetings that in.
terests as well as amuses them!
These clubs mean a closer relation:
ship between the farmers of com.
munity than ever existed before, and
l am satisfied that there will be q
great deal of good come from them,
Close Of Annual Meet.
The annual meeting of the Better
Farming association closed without
much being done that can be given
publication at the present time. but
you can say that the work we have
been engaging in for the past season
will be pushed forward more vigorous.
ly than even it was last year, and 1t
Is more than likely that we will add
several more field men. I can only
say the officers and directors are mord
than satisfied with the results that
have been attaAed, and believe that
the money that has been spent will
bring forth great results, and they
are confident that it has already done
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
SEVEN ARE IN F|E[O
STILL ANOTHER CANDIDATE MAY
ENTER THE SPEAKER
SHIP CONTEST.
SESSION BEGINS JAN. z.
Most of the Candidates Have Hat
Some Legislative Experience
Fight May Not Be Based on
Factional Lines.

Grand Forks. With seven candi
dates seeking the speakership of the
house OF representatives of North
Dakota, and with the probability there
VIII be another before the sOlOns
gather at Bismarck for the biennial
session commencing January Z, one OF
the most interesting contests for the
position ever staged in the state is
under way.
Most Are Experienced.
VI the candidates, all but one had
previous legislative experience. d. r
Streeter of Linton, o. j. Sorlie of Bux
ton, A. M. Thompson of Minot, Frank
e. Ployhar of Valley City, ]. H. Frame
oil Grafton and S. Hendrickson of Co
teau are the candidates for the speak
ershlp, who have been members oi
the house on former occasions. A. G.,
Divet of Wahpeton is the lone candi
date who will enter upon his first
term in the house.
In point of service, d. r. Streetel
leads all candidates, as this will be
his fifth session. 0. J. Sorlie is sec.
ond with his fourth term; Frank Ploy.
har and j. II. Frame follow with three
terms each, while Hendrickson and
Thompson have each served one term
Whether the fight will be based on
factlonal lines has not yet been de
| termined.
The Candidates.
! ID. r. Streeter of Emmons county is
a newspaper publisher and the father
of the North Dakota newspaper libel
law. He is veteran of the civil wal
and served in the United States navy
six months. In 1877 he was president
OF the International Typographical
union. Later he was elected presi,
dent of the Chicago Trades assembly,
In 1881 lie came to North Dakota.
Frank e. Plyhar of Valley City is
also newspaper man, though not &C.
| lively engaged in that business now.
o. j. Sorlie was born in Minnesota in
| 1860 and was educated in the Man.
kato. Minn., schools, and has been in
North Dakota since 1886. A. NJ.
yersfty Of Minnesota college of law
and is now engaged in law and bank
ing at Minot. j. Fl. Frame is a vet
eran of the Spanish-American war. S.
liendrickson was member of the
house two years ago. and A. G. Dvet
is law partner of w. Z. Purcell,
former United States senator.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
Baby Drowned In siop Pail.

Burnstad.-The 1O-month-old child Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Miller. of this
place, drowned in slop pail while ita
mother was absent from the kitchen
for brief period. When Mrs. Miller
left the house the child was playing on
the kitchen floor. She returned a few
minutes later to find that the baby
had fallen over into the slop pail and
drowned,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
Cake Twenty-Five Years Old.

A veteran baker Of Quincy, Mass,
had unique experience shortly be.
fore retiring from business a short
time ago. A wedding cake 25 years
old was brought to him by local man
to be refreshed for his silver wedding
anniversary. He had baked the cake
himself for the wedding. rs years be.
fore.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
Action Acainst Auditor.

Crosby-Charging that County Au,
ditor C. e. Vandneis of Williams
county has been guilty during the
past two years of the numerous ir,
rcgularities in the conduct of his Of
flee, States Attorney c. E. Brace has
filed an action seeking his removal
froR ONCE.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
Christmas Gifts

It sometimes quite task selece right thing Christ
hard what would the
the thing have decided
time complete and think will we'll look the
beautiful useful things showing
to decide the gift Besides regular
Goods Ladies and Gents furnishings showing
for the gift
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
LOCAL INTEREST ~
SNEED VERDICT KEEN.

Interest In the verdict OF the Snee9
jury was intensified throughout all
Of Yesterday through the fact that
telegraph and telephone communica-
tion with Fort Worth and the outside
world was entirely cut off
Hundreds OF inquiries wore made
Of the News editorial rooms through
out the dav. the number increasing II
the face numerous wild and base
lass rumors which became current
through nouth-to-mouth transmits
sion
Strenuous efforts were made by
the Western Union 70 restore service.
and the result Of these labors was
that communication was re-establish-
cd at six O'Clock In the afternoon
For a time the only wire a, the
service Of the local office was by
way II Los Angeles. and promise OF
relief was slight for a number OF
hours MANAGER Cantrell was assid-
uous in his efforts 10 restore connec-
tions. maintaining his usual uniform
courtesy in the face Of hundreds OF
inquiries at the hands OF the general
public In his efforts 10 maintain
service st the highest dcgree possible
In the face Of adverse conditions he
remained az his office throughout
the greater part OF the nicht, giving
tho details OF the service his careful
personal attention.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
GoMEX REPLIES To
MADFRO'S TELEGRAM

by Associated Pres,
San Antonio, Tex. Feb. 26.-Em
Ito vasqueI Gomez today made rep
to President Madero's answer 70 sfs
first telegram. in which he had asked
Madcro TO resign and thus brinS
peace to Mexico. Gomez, In today S
message, insisted again that only
Madero's resignation can bring peace
He denied that he was fomenting the
revolution in Mexico, but said that
his present attitude as recognized
head of It held together the differ
ent elements. His withdrawal. he
said, would mean anarchy
The question OF the moment" he
said is not an exchange Of re-
proaches; II is time for acts OF pat
rotism and YOU can perform ono oy
returning 20 the revolution the power
il gained when II ousted Diaz.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

Special to Daily News
Fort Worth, Tex, Feb. 26.-Hope-
lessly divided. at a ratio OF seven to
five, the jury in whose hands rests
the fate OF John Beal Sneed, charg-
ed with the murder OF Col. A q.
Royce in this city on the nigh. OF
January l3. today sent a written
communication to Judge Swaync.
stating that the division between
them was hopeless. and asking for
an early discharge at the hands Of
the court.
The twelve men declared that u
was Impossible for them TO reach an
agreement. and that the division
stood seven to five, but refused to
announce how thev stand. Despite
the earnest plea OF the jury. Judge
Swavne declared that he would keep
them together over Tuesday.
When thei request fer dismissal
was denied them today. the Jurors
Immediately demanded baths before
resrming consideration OF the case.
and we're soon splashing in tubs.
The case went TO the jury az $50
p m, Saturday. after a trial Of four
weeks
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
GENTRY MURDER
CASE THIS WEEK.
Three Defendants to Face
Charges in Oklahoma
Court
Special TO Daily News

Special to Daily News
Oklahoma City. Okla, Feb. 20.
The present week has been SO; aside
in the district court Tor beginning
the trial in the Gentry murder case.
The three defendants are Mrs Ress
Gentry. her brother Maurice Weight
nina. and her alleged paramour Jesc
X MacKey The crime with which
the three are sharged is the murder
OF the woman's husband, Thomas J.
Gentry. who was shot and killed
In his home in the might Of January
I. According to the alleged confes-
sion OF MacKey. the love affair be.
tween Mrs. Gentry and him furnish
ed the principle motive for a conspir.
acy to Kill the husband The desire
to collect a $4,000 life insurance
policy carried by Gentry also is Deliey
ed to have influenced the three ac-
Cused persons.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Mcfarland and Malone,

New York, Feb, 26-What appears
TO he the most attractive item on the
fistic menu In the metropolis is this
week will be served mp al the Fair
mont \. g. tomorrow nirht, when
Packey Mcfarland and Tommy Ma
louey will come together for ten
round setto. According to the agree
mcnt the two will weigh in AZ l35
hounds at o'clock Though Ma
loney is a fighter OF considerable less
experience than Mcfarland he is
willing and game and can be counted
on 10 make an aggressive stand
against the Chicago boy
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
RESPITE SAVES
MAN FROM MOOSE
Governor Colquitt Grants
J. B. Compton Stay of
Two Weeks
Special to Daily News

optcldl 10 baily news
Austin, Tex, Feb 2e.-Governor
Colquitt today granted respite of
two weeks to ]. b. Compton. sentenc-
ed 10 be hanged at LAREDO on March
!, In connection with the murder
and robbery IF the Jeweler, Lovy-
tanskv, some time ago.
Two women. one Of them mis-
sionary, were here to intercede and
ask commutation to life imprison-
meat
The governor has directed the
Board of Pardon advisors to investi-
gate. The strongest card played for
Compton is that Franks. with whom
he was associated In the crime. got
only life Imprisonment Compton
has written the governor asking for
Communication in behalf Of his two
baby girls.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

Cleveland. O.. Feb % Henry
Gchring of this city will defend his
title Of middlewelrht champion wrest-
Ter In a mat bout here tomorrow
nlght with Mike Iokel OF salt Lake
CITY An interesting contest is eX-
elted as the two are recarlded as
unusually we'll matched in strength
and skill This will be- their second
meeting Their first encounter took
placcin salt Lake CITY about year
aco. when the two men struggled
for four hours without either Sc
-rurinr a fnll
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
TROOPS ORI,FKED To
MOI GLAS AND NOGAiES.


nv Associated Pres.
Washineton. u G. Feb. 26.- Real
i7ing the necessity for n stronger pat
rcl on the Mexican border, the war
Department today ordered two COM
panies Of the Fourth Cavalry, ono to
Douglas and one to NoGalcs, Ariz.
Reports that Juarez is likely to fall
into the hands Of rebels caused the
order 10 be issued increasing troops
all along the border.
Il was admitted at the War Depart
mcnt that American troops would
not hesitate 10 cross the border. II
necessary to maintain neutral zone
broad enough 10 insure the safety OF
Americans on this eide.
There is no thought of in,ervcn-
tion," said Secretary of War Stim-
son. but we do propose 70 protect
American lives"
There Is general belief here that
the Mexlcans will DO NOTHING to
cause Americans TO cross the border
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
NATIONAL GUARD
PROTECT NEGRO
Slayer of White Man Car .
ried TO Marshall for
Trial
Special to paily News

Marshall rey., Feo. % Sur
rounded by a company of national
guarlsuen. the negro. Tenney Sneed,
charged wl,h the murder OF a white
man. Paul Strange. was brought here
today from the Rusk pcnitentiary lie
viii be tried Thursday. Meanwhile
another company Of national guards
men surrounds the Marshall Jail to
prevent n lynching Two negroes. a
man and a woman, already have been
lynched in connection with the
Stranc" case.
To allay public excitement Dis
trict Judge Littleton ordered express
companies not to deliver liquor in
Marshall until further orders. Mar
shall is in prohibition territory All
persons entering the courtroom dur
inp the trial will be searched for
arms.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
ROOSEVELT IS
READY To RUN
Expresses Willingness to
Accept Nomination for
Presidency


Washingtor. n c. Feb 96 M
noIncen,cnt ~ Rcoscvelts wiling
ness TO accept the presidential rcm-
inatiCn declared here tonight, is said
to have removed 2 picturesque possi-
hlity in connection with the Meyicln
revoluti1n
Senators. who claim 10 he 90 lver-
SAINT with the facts. stated that \ ycar
aro when the Nadcro revolution was
as i's he'gh' Roosevelt wro'c 10
President Taft offering to head an
army ~ invasion into Mexico 70 al
lowed 10 choose his own officers
Hc went so far as to name som" of
them among whom were Col CeC'l \
f,on OF Texas. lack Nhcrnoihy. wolf
sf-anrlcr James sloan. no It's
So ret service srard. sloan Simpson
of Texas and many others
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
bill To ABSORB
EXPRESS SYSTEM
Measure by Senator Gard
ner Provides for Gov.
ernment Ownership


Ry Associated Press
WASHINGTON. u C., Feb. 2G.-Sena-
tor Gardncr Of Name today intro
duced bill under which the gov
ernrent VIII TAX, over all the cyl lress
business of the country. operate K
In connection with the postal system.
and extend IL To tho rutIl districts
The measure says that the express
companies are WI a total of S}q.-
1C5.Si9. moi comr'ls sjho.aco,ot o
in other properly when is not need
cd In the business and which the
companies could keep.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Turkey Rattle His Tndoing

Paulina. Ia, Feb 26.- Because
he participated in a turkey rattle
last THANKSGIVING, Fhank ]. McCrack
en-. until recently the mayor of this
city, is to stand trial on charge Of
gambling AT the term of the district
court which convened today. MIR.
McCracken resigned the mayoralty
after the charges were preferred
AGAINST him. His friends declare
that he will plead guilty ard pay =
fine.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
DEMAND JUAREZ
To CAP|TULATE
Rebels Insist on Cit'ys Sur
render Within Next
Six Hours
AMERICANS ARE WARNED
UJTIMATtM SAYS IL HEsISTANCE
IL OFFERED TR0OI'S Will
ENTER THROUGH FIRE
AND BLOOp.

By Associated Press.
III Paso. Tey. Feb. 20.--
Rebels south of Juarez today
sent demand for the surrender
of the city within six hours.
notifying all Americans ani
other foreigners to get out.
The demand for surrender of
the city was timed 2 y. M.
II says that In case no resir-
lance il offered there will be %"
firing hut that II Americans aud
foreigners offer resistance, the
troops will enter the city
through blood and fire, and all
will fight as one man, irrc'-
pcctive of political parties.
The ultimatum was signed by
General Emilio Caml'a and Colo
mel Rogue Gomez.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Opposed To Parcels Tost,

Nashville. Tenn, Feb. 26.-Rep-
resentative retail merchants from all
parts OF the South gathered In this
city TODAY for the second annual con-
vention of their association. The
melting will last three days. The
most important matter scheduled
for consideration is the framing OF
protest against the parcels post meas
ure now pending in Congress
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

GEORGETOWN. Tex, Feb g Ezra
W. stephens, Harry Weunskc and
W. r Hoack. three residents Of Mi
lam Couty. we're arranged in the
distroict court here TODAY 10 an
sVer TO charge Of murder in the
first degree as the result OF theit
alleged participat:ons in the lynch
inc OF Antonio Gomez. az Thorndale
last June.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Noted English ph,eician in Chicaco

CHICAGO. III Feb 26.-pr Fred-
erlck Hallctt. secretary of the eVam-
lining board NJ the Roval Collcre OF
PHYSICIANS and SURGEONS and one OF
the foremost medical men ir Enfland
is In CHICAGO In acceptance Of an In
yltaticn 10 sneak before the Con-
vcnilon. taking for his subject The
Public Health. MANY other well
known medical mon. educators ami
public health officials are attend
inc the conference. ,thc session OF
which began today will continue over
tomorrow.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

Kansas CITY. Mo, Feh. ?6 The
Kansas City Land show. for which
preparations have been going FOR
ward for nearly wear. opened In
Convention Hall today and vii con
tinre for two weeks. The show en-
braces an elaborate array OF cNhib-
its Illustrating the resources ond In
rustrics o. Colorado. New Mexico.
Arizona, Wyoming. Nebraska Iowa.
Kansas. Missouri and number OF
other states.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Accused Murderer ON Trial.

Can Francisco, Cal, Feb 2G.-The
case of John S Rogers. under In
dictment for first degree murder,
was called for trial today before
Judge Cahilness Rogers is accused
Of the murder of Benjamin Goodman.
n young jewelry salesman whose
body was found in the wholesale
district here last November.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
sTRIkERs' CHILDREN
SENT FROM LAW ri NCE,


py assorissei pres<
Lawrence. Mass. Feb 26. nes-
pite the action OF the police in stop
ing the sending OF children OF strik-
ers out of town. II was announced
tonight that two hundred children
will he sent to Philadelphia tomor-
row.
Strikers today sent a message 10
President Taft, requesting him. as
ommander-in-chief. 10 order wi,h-
drawal Of the militia.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
BILL PROVIDES fOH
GOVERNMENT CONTROL

Washington. u. C.. Feb %. y
bill directing the Interstate Com.
mcrcc Commission to secure valua-
ton OF all express. telephone. tete-
graph companies. and that the presi-
dent take steps TO secure ownership
of such properties by the United
States government was introduced a.
the House today by Representative
SABBATH OF Illinois.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Morrow 60 Phoenix.


Hy Ntsociated Ffess
San Francisco. Cal, Feb. 26. 1t
was announced TODAY that United
States Judge William u Morrow
would leave here for Phocuiv Thurs
day for the purpose Of Organizing
Federal Court in that district
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Enr Presidential Primary

Lansing. Mich. Feb 2t.lu re-
sponse to the call issued hy Governor
Osborn two weeks a go the Mich
ican legislature convened in special
session today 10 consider and act
upon measure providing for a pres
idcutial primary
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27

Gary. mi, Feb 26.-With the
startine OF work In the rail mill
today the Gary Steel Works fcr tho
first time are running 20 the fullest
plate. billet and bor mills and coke
ovens are In full operation
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
MARSHAL NOMINATED
FOR ARIZONA DiSTI'ICT

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON. u c, Feb. sS.--
President Taft today nominated
Charles A. Overlook Of Arizona TO
be United States District Narshal NJ
the District OF Arizona
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
ADVANCE ON JUAREZ
Is ALREADY BEGUN

by Associated Press
FL Paso. Tex, Feb. 90 At eight
O'Clock tonight II is believed that the
rebel army is moving upon Juarez.
Consul Edwards has advised all
Americans to leave the city. AMI At
that hour II was believed tina. all
were in FL Paso.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
Verdict is Remote.

By Associated Press
Fort Worth. Tex Feb. 2t.--
Chance tor verdict IN the Sneed
ease today seemed remote. Tho jury
has been out since saturday night
without reaching agreement
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
++++++++++++++++-
ESPFE WINS IN
SUPREME cot IN.

Washington, ID. c.. sch.
26.-Tne United States Su-
preme Court today sustained
the appeal Of the Southern
Pacific railroad. ia = case In
v0lving 100000 acres %
overlap" land in California.
rhe state courts decided
against the company in part.
Both sides appealed and the
United States Supreme Court
gave al the land TO the rail-
road
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-27
In Statement to Judge Swayne De-
clare Split Hopeless and That
Verdict is Impossible
ORDERED To CONTINUE DELIBERATIONS TODAY
Upon Denial of Earnest Plea by Court Jurors Demand
Bath Before Resuming Consideration of Case,
and Request is Granted
APPEAL OF JURORS TO COURT.

We not unmndful o. the importance
realize the and the slightest
chance for decision would prefer
Eut there not chance There is gulf between
sides which human wisdom span We to be with
our families We have been kept from them long Our
business suffers We ask in the humanity to dis
miss and let home There will be verdict IL we
remain here forever