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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-12-10

Sardis the banker tossed restlessly on
his couch, his wounded forehead ach-
ing as If a pitiless. redhot hand was
clinched upon 1t, his brain tormented
by thoughts which he would have been
very reluctant to disclose; and not so
very far away, in a low back chamber
Of dingy Westend court gold-haired
Mercy Dill, the little sewing girl, with
tired fingers and weary heart, sat
stitching, by the light of an oil lamp,
through the long, dark, desolate hours.
(To be continued)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-12-10
NO. 80.

$3.50, 100000 for canal for the use Of
other nations. We had to have an
American merchant marine for Ameri-
can products to go abroad under
American flags. Other countries sub
sidize their vessels and have run the
American ships out Of business.
/ had a seat in the United States
senate at stake, and I was willing to
put 1t up and risk 1t in favoring ship
subsidy.
voted against the ship subsidy bill
because 1t provided for subsidizing fast
passenger steamers instead of freight
vessels which we needed to carry our
cotton.
There was no material difference be-
tween Tillman and me on the provi-
sions Of the Dingley bill and other
measures before the senate. Senator
Simmons of North Carolina was with
me, and I thank God the people of
North Carolina have returned him to
the senate. He will be a great help to
the people Of the south.
(Senator McLaurin here read re-
port Of a recent speech Of Oscar Un-
derwood in favor Of a ship subsidy
Wouldn't Stand II Again.
Underwood was then down on me
with the rest of them. 1t was un-
pleasant. wouldn't go through with
1t again. I'd quit and come home first.
No wonder had scrap. The wonder
is that got of with one. Qaughter).
The Panama canal gives US a ship
subsidy in itself. American vessels
can pass through It free, but we can
charge what we please for foreign
ships.
Senator McLaurin was generously
applauded when he closed, and the
meeting was adjourned.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-12-10

time He was riding along some road
in the vicinity of the city-coming up
from the beach where he had dined--
when a stone was thrown at him by
some person or persons unknown and
unseen. He was cut in the forehead
and knocked senseless. The horses
took fright, and the driver was unable
to alight and make any search in the
vicinity. Neither was there house
near where he could apply for help. He
hurried on to Boston with his master,
and left the perpetrator Of the outrage
undiscovered"
Bees plump little figure swelled with
indignation.
And who could have done such
ruffianly thing, Phillips? Does guardy
suspect any one?"
mo, no! Who, indeed? l cannot
tell Now, don't let it disturb you, my
dear; your uncle instructed me to be
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-12-10

TT came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song Of old,
From angels bending near the earth
4. To touch their harps of gold;
Peace on the earth, good will to men,
From heavens all-gracious King;
The world in solemn stiffness lay
To hear the angels sing"
Still through the cloven skies they
come,
With peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heavenly music floats
Der all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on lowering wing,
And ever DER its Babel sounds.
The blessed angels sing"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-12-10
Yorkville, 8. c., Nov. 80, 1912
Dear Miss Russell:

- Yorkville, 8. c., Nov. 80, 19l2.-@s
Dear Miss Russell:
I have been reading the letters that
the children have been writing and my
teacher requested me to write one, too.
I am ten years Of age and Pm in the
sixth grade. have one-half Of mile
to walk. I have company all the way.
There are two children who go with
me every morning.
We have thirteen pupils now but we
will have more later. like to go very
much. My teacher Is Miss Bessie
Sherer. We all love her dearly. We
painted soon.
We remember your helpful visit to
our school before and hope you will
visit us this winter.
Yours truly,
Willie Mcknight.
Pine Bluff School.
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11U6ff IAoy IO
Sixth grade, Friendship school.
Rock Hill, s. c., Nov. 27, 1912.

Rock Hill, s. c., Nov. 81, 1912.
Dear Miss Russell:
In our letter last month we told about
all the improvements that have been
made on our school l-house, and about
the work-room.
We have one picture frame finished
and have picture In 1t hanging on the
wall. The other frame Is nearly finish
ed. We stained and waxed them, and
they are very pretty.
The higher grades are working on a
book case now, and when 1t is finished
We are going to make stenciled cur
tain for it. The lower grades are max
ing baskets Of raffla to hold vases Of
flowers.
We have a sponge filled with wheat
seed hanging in one Of the south win
dows. We keep it wet all the time,
and In a short time we will have a
green ball hanging there.
We have two growing plants, fern
and a cedar plant. The cedar plant Is
in pot and seems to be growing nice
ly.
In the back Of the school-room there
is chart with the seeds of wild flow
ers pasted on 1t. We also have an ex-
hibit of our work on the wall in the
back Of the room. It is a piece Of bur-
lap with the best drawing grammar
work, and cut-work tackled on 1t.
We had five stars on our attendance
roll last month, where we had only
four the first month. We had thirteen
pupils to enter, but we now have If
teen.
We enjoy reading the other chill
dren's letters, and hope they will get
some useful hints from our letters and
that We will get some from theirs.
Yours very truly,
Bessie Garrison.
Eighth grade, Ebenezer school.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-12-10
Eetters from the Schools.
Rock Hill. 8. c., Dec. Q, 1912.

Dear Boys and Girls:
This week I am going to give you
beautiful Christmas poem to learn. 1t
is in some Of our hymn books. Prob
ably you will like to learn to sing 1t.
You have two beautiful Christmas
poems in Withers-K -Kinard, Book One.
I shall ask you to say some Of these
poems for me when visit your school.
Very sincerely yours,
Leila A. Russell
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-12-10

Rock Hill, S. c., Dec. 2, 1912.
Dear Miss Russell: .
I will write you a letter to tell you
about my trip to Yorkville. I certain
ly had fine time. When got off the
train at Yorkville an automobile was
there to meet me. I went down town
and got breakfast and then went over
to the graded school to see the exhibits
of the Corn and Tomato clubs and to
hear the speeches that were made by
the speakers. After the speeches
went down town and got dinner, then ]
came back to the graded school to see
the prizes awarded. After the prizes
were awarded 1 got on the train and
came to Rock Hill, spent the night,
and came home the next morning.
Yours truly,
Hugh Kaylor.
Sixth grade, Friendship school.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-12-10
CONFERENCE IN A STEW

Governor Blease Stands His Ground
and Hurls Defiance.
Associated Press Account.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 6.-The govern
ors' conference unanimously repudiat-
ed today the recent utterances Of Gov
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Rock Hill, S. c., Dec. 8. 1912.

Rock Hill, S. c., Dec. 8, 1912.
Dear Miss Russell:
Look out for us Saturday, for we
expect to come to the Home Insti-
tute. We are going to bring some
thing to help out the exhibit, and try
for some Of the prizes.
Why don't you come down to visit
the school sometime? You haven't
been here in a long time.
Miss Massey isn't teaching this
week, because her father and grand
mother are very i'll. Her grandmoth-
er wasn't expected to live through Sat-
urday night.
How did you enjoy Thanksgiving
Day? Hope you enjoyed 1t fine; I
surely enjoyed it. The snow was about
four inches deep. We had all the snow
cream we wanted.
We are very busy doing raffia work
this week
We wish you would come and bring
~" 90, for the play grounds, or
send them to us.
Your affectionate friend,
Matte Bell Gryder.
Fourth Grade. Friendship School.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-12-10

S3' Misery loves company and gener-
ally gets what it wants.
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Rock Hill, S. c., Dec. 2, 1912.

Pine Bluff School.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
MUST PAY DRAY LICENSES
McTaggart, Seado and Marin Lose in
Appeal From Municipal Court to
District Bench:
COSTS ADDED TO THE PENALTY

According to decision handed
down by Judge C. w. Stanton the Be
midi ordinance compelling draymen
.te..2ag..a yearlE license Of is val
id. 3. =
Several months ago, Alderman Tom
Smart taking the initiative, the city
council instructed Graham M. Tor
rance, who was city attorney at the
time, to take steps to collect dray Ii
censes from all men engaged in this
line of business.
Joseph McTaggart, John Marin
and Henry Seado contended that the
ordinance was invalid and refused to
pay. They were brought into muni-
cipal court and following trial there
were found guilty by Judge Fender
CAST who imposed a fine of $50 or
so days in the county Jail.
Attorney e. E. Mcdonald for the
defendants at once took an appeal to
the district court. Judge Stanton
now upholds the lower courts rul-
ing.
In handing down his decision,
Judge Stanton reduces the sentence
from 60 days in the county jail, if
the $50 fines aren OF paid, to 80 days,
but adds the district court costs to
the defendants.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
DUMAS WITNESS CAUGHT
Henry Wise, Bartender Said to Have
Served Drinks at Time of Pu-
posky Plot, is Held.
FAILED TO OBEY SUBPOENA

. Henry Wise, the bartender who is
presumed to have served drinks in
the John c. Larson saloon here at
the time DR.. D. F. Dumas, Mike Dav-
is, Martin Behan and Bert Smyth
held their famous "Puposky robbery
meeting here last June, has been TAX
en- in charge by Sheriff Hazen on a
bench warrant.
Wise was wanted as witness by
the state at the time OF the Dumas
trial here last October and subpoena
was served on him but Wise forgot
the subpoena, or decided to ignore it,
for when the case came on Wise
could not be found 5
Yesterday Wise again made his
appearance in Bemidji and was
promptly grabbed by the sheriff. He
has not been locked up and is at lib
erty on his own recognizance.
Wise is now wanted as a witness
in the pending charge against DR..
Dumas in the civil court and prob
ably will be subpoenaed by the gov
eminent when the federal charge
against DR.. Dumas comes up at Fer
gus Falls.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
ALsrAD DecosrER DEAD
Employe of Crookston Lumber Com
pany Victim Of Typhoid Fever.

y
j. Alstad DeCoster, 40 years of age,
died here on Sunday morning of ty-
phoid fever. having been i'll but a
month. Mr.. DeCoster came to Be
midi seven years ago from Brain
5erd where he was an old resident.
He was employed here by the Crook
ston Lumber company. He is sur
.viyed by his wife and eight children,
Carl Of Hill City, John, May, Earl,
Flora and William, all Of whom
make their home in this city, and
Manfred and Gladys who live at Owa-
tonna. He is also survived by a
mother and step-father at Kimban,
MINI, who were unable to reach
here in time for the funeral, and by
three brothers, NJ and i !. Brewers of
Hill City. and Richard who makes
his home in Bemidji The funeral
took place on Tuesday afternoon at
.22s:s3 from the Baptist church
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
BURNS MAD LoRIMER WITNESS
Tells Committee if Insults Don't
Stop I'll Stop Them.

Washington, Feb. 1.-An attempt
to impeach the testimony of Charles
MCGOWAN, Hines-Lorimer witness,
who testified he did not hear G.. F..
Wiehe make a statement about
100000 Lorimer fund yesterday re-
suited ina stormy session of@the SEN
ate committee Investigating the cleo
ton of Senator Lorimer Of Illinois.
Detective William J. Burns was on
the stand. It had been planned for
him to lay the ground work for his
detectives to present proof of Nc
fGowans having "perjured' himself
After sharp clash, Detective a. c.,
Bailey produced a letter alleged to
have been written by MCGOWAN to
Bailey and which Burns said was
part of the evidence which had con
WINGED him that MEG oWan had not
told the truth when before the com
mittee. In other parts were s.admis-
sions' MCGOWAN was alleged TO have
made in Toronto to detectives which.
were taken down by a dictagraph
Burns made a trip to Canada and
ssgot MCGOWAN to conc to Washing
ton to perjure himself z McGowan's
father asked Burns if he was the
s great detective and later Attorney
Hancey spoke Of Burns, the great.
detective. The witness flew into a
rage.
# the committee does not stop his
insults, u will. declared Burns, SEN
ator Lee agreed that I1ancey was in
.sulting the witness. Senator Fetch
er added to the tense situation by as.
.sertins Hancey was perfectly justi-.
fed.
Chairman Dillingham; put q quiet
us on the exchange. Burns examine
tion was not concluded
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
February Has S Big Days.

81 There are to be five distinctive
days in February, which is an
extraordinary month this year,
anyhow, because it has 20 days,
when ordinarily it has but IS.
The extra day is due to the fact
that thissis leap year. Tomor-=
row is ground hog, or Candle
mas day when we usually have
six weeks more of winter Wheth-s
er or not the ground hog sees.
his shadow Next comes Lin
coins birth anniversary on Feb
ruary 2, legal holiday in
Minnesota. Then st. Valentines
day On I s. The 4th and this is fol.
lowed By Ash Wednesday on
February p, the beginning of.
Lent and the next day is Wash
ington's birthday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
HAYNER CASE GOES TO COURT
Stanton Overrules Demurrers Filed
By Bondsmen Lair and Phibbs.

Separate demurrers interposed by
Attorney E. E. Mcdonald on behalf
OF j. P. Lair and Matt Phibbs as
bondsmen for R. C. Hayner while
county auditor, as we'll as demurrer
in behalf of Mr.. Hayner himself, have
been overruled by Judge c. w. Stan
ton, who holds that the complaint
OF County Attorney Graham M. Tor
rance, alleging that Mr.. Hayner ex-
pended about 5000 more than he was
entitled to by law for clerk hire in
the county auditors Office. The de-
PENDANT has ten days III which to an
swer and unless action is taken the
attempt of the county to collect from
Mr.. Hayner will come up at the next
session Of the district court.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
new Line FOR CR0OKsT0N.
Work to Start in Spring On Railroad
From Fargo, Grand Forks TO Win
nipeg, Canada
$5,ooo,ooo COMPANY FORMED.

Crookston is to have new rail-
road to be constructed from Fargo
through an unannDuneed route
through Minnesota ston and
thence into Canada and winnipeg.
In announcing the project the
Crookston. Daily Times says: =
''The biggest piece of news that
has developed in the Northwest for
a year past reached at last the par
tial publicity stage this afternoon
when at St. Paul articles of incorpo-
ration were filed for the Chicago,
Minneapolis, Red River Valley &
Winnipeg Railroad company, with
Secretary of State Schmahl.
The capital is $5,O0O,OOO, and the
filing fee amounts to a little less than
$4,000. The incorporators are prom
inent men with ample backing, in
Guiding one prominent Crookston
gentleman, but for certain reasons
the names of the incorporators will
AAOI w u4fuASCu~zCOuny.
''There are material other. facts
which are not ready for publication
today, but this much can be stated,
the new company which will con-
struct the road is incorporated as the
Chicago, Minneapolis, Red River Val
ley & Winnipeg Railroad company,
and it can be definitely announced
that the line will run from Fargo to
Crookston, thence to Grand Forks,
and on to Winnipeg.
"From Fargo to Crookston the ex-
act route cannot be. stated at this
time. It will depend somewhat on
which right of way is most easily Sc
cured from Fargo here The Dako-
tans are offering free right of way
through several townships in order
to get the line to run as far north on
the Dakota side of the river as pos
sible before heading for Crookston,
! but it is very probable that the peo-
pie on the Minnesota side of the
river will also come to the front
when the immense Importance of this
new railroad is outlined more fully
and it's untold value to the develop
ment of the country emphasized and
appreciated by the people, who will
grasp at it quickly
"The details regarding the route
through Crookston and from here tc
Grand Forks have not been made
public, but the plans are to back
trains into Grand Forks from East
Grand Forks, which simplifies the
difficulties in that city. Heading
Eout of East Grand Forks, the road
will follow the river north to the
boundary line through IS rich farm.
ing country as lies out of doors.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
Close to Jugular Vein.
MAN BITES OFF CHILD'S HAND
Took Place on Bemidji Train, Says
Report at international Falls.

The following appears in last
nights issue of the international
Falls Daily Journal: "Word was
brought to the city by passengers on
the Minnesota and International that
that a drunken man had bitten off
the hand of baby and that the
child had died. The brutal act is
supposed to have taken place at a
point between here and Bemidji. We
are unable to confirm the rumor but
if it should prove true the brute
should receive the maximum of pun
ishment the law allows and then
some"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
CHURCH FROLIC NETS 500
Event at City Hall Success for Young
Members of Catholic Church.

The card party given in the City
Hall last evening by the young wom-
Ell of the St. Philips Catholic church
proved an unusual success about 500
The party was managed entirely by
the younger set. During the evening
cinch was played after which a short
program was given. Lunch was serv-
ed at 10 o'clock after which the floor
was cleared and dancing began. Dur
ing the entire evening a grab bag
and two fortune tellers furnished
amusement for those present. Fl
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
Tom Smart's Office Feels It.

In the Tom Smart dray Office, next
door in the same building, the force
of the gasoline was sufficient to tear
out window and hurl a clock sew
eral feet.
Danger from serious fire from
the blazing fluid was only averted by
prompt action of those in the build
ing at the time. No estimate has
been made as to the total damage.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
Gets Up Unhurt.

Ny hair was singed some and
my clothes were on fire, but
Grant came to my rescue so that
l got out of it all right. ~
Some idea of the force of the ex-
plosion is shown by the fact. that the
front plate glass window went out
with crash, although it is about
40 feet from the stove which was in
a room separated from the front by a
partition, IT., -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01

Portage, Wis. Jal, 8 Mayor
DoWney yesterday received petition
requesting special election on Feb.
20 for vote on the cont mission form
lot government.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
EARTHQUAKE SHAKES ALASKA
Following Warm Weather Disturb
ance Causes Much Excitement.

Valdez, Alaska, Feb. Violent
earthquake shock was felt here at
1890 o'clock Wednesday morning,
continuing fifty seconds. The move
ment was from the northeast to the
southwest with an oscillation of six
degrees, the earthquake was the Sc
verest ever experienced here. Nine
minor tremors of brief duration fol-
lowed the first shock.
Valdez has only two story wooden
buildings and no damage was done
here. 1<ss-.5
Owing to the warm winter and
strong northwest current, ascribed in
Alaska to change in the course Of
the Japan current, but accounted for
by scientists as due to continued
southeast gales, the earthquake has
caused great excitement here and
there is much speculation as to pos
sible changes in the ocean floor.
Seattle, Feb. 1.-THE earthquake
felt at Valdez Alaska yesterday was
recorded by the seismograph at the
University of Washington, the record
showing that the oscillations began
at Las a.. M, Pacific time and con-
tinuing for an hour and half. For-
fty-five minutes after the first vibra-
ton there were two severe shocks
lasting two minutes each and sepa-
rated by an interval Of one minute.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
Has Been Locked Up.

Following the arrest of Peterson
last fall, the court appointed Attor-
ney John l.. Brown to defend him.
Peterson was bound over to await
the action of the grand jury and be-
ing unable to furnish bail. has been
confined in the county Jail. The
charge pending against him was as
sault in the second degree
Torrance Presents Evidence.
Peterson decided to take advantage
of the law which permits a prisoner
to enter plea, of guilty and receive
immediate sentence. Before Judge
Stanton, Graham Nj. Torrance pre-
sented the facts as obtained by the
state and sentence was passed, Pet
erson today being taken to Stillwa-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
County Attorney Presents Evidence
Show Assault in Second Degree Had
Been Committed.
PRISONER ALLEGES ABUSE
Says He Had Been Thrown and Pock.
cts Searched for Money to Pay
For Drinks.

John Peterson. arrested here on
October | / last, after he had inflict-
ed deep and dangerous cut on the
neck of B. E. Stewart, a bartender in
the Chris Olson saloon, pleaded gull
ty before Judge c. w. Stanton in
chambers here and was given an in
determinate sentence in the state
penitentiary at Saltwater.
The maximum penalty for Peter
sons offense is five years imprison-
ment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
COMMISSION PLAN is DEFEATED

Grand Rapids, Ws.,i by 1865 Majority,
Rejects New Form Of Government.
Grand Rapids, Wis, Feb. At
an election Grand Rapids rejected the
commission plan Of city government
by q majority of 165 gut of 4 ,256
votes cast. 5ss ii
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
Clothing Ignited But Companion
Rushes to Aid Before Serious
Harm is Done.
SMART'S OFFICE IS JARRED
Glass Frame Forced Out and Big
Clock is Hurled Several Feet
Across the Room.

Ed. Johnson, an employee at the
Eckstrum plumbing shop on Beltra-
mia avenue, was blown rs feet
through a closed door and window
glass and window frames blown out
when Edward attempted to start a
quick fire in woodstove in the
workroom in the rear of the shop
proper by pouring about a quart of
gasoline into the stove
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-02-01
Says He Was Searched.

Peterson's side of the trouble is
that he had been in the Olson saloon
and that while there he was set upon,
thrown to the floor and his pockets
searched for money on the pretext
that he had not paid for drinks which
he had consumed.
After this, Peterson says, he left
the saloon.
Nearly Carries Out Threat.
Evidence shows that he returned
later in the afternoon and after MAX
ing the threat that he would "cut
the neck off" Stewart started in to
make good and came so close to keep
ing his word that for ten days Stew
art was patient at St. Anthony's
hospital.
Close to Jugular Vein.
The knife wound from Peterson
had all but several the jugular vein
a gaping wound revealing the in
jured mans windpipe.
The cut soon healed and Stewart
was able to attend the preliminary
examination in municipal court al
which time Peterson was bound over