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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
0VERNMENT PUTS
/. NINE WITNESSES
ON STAND
Inquiry Into Cash Register
Trust Continues with Repi-
tition Of Stories of Intimida-
ton by National Company,

ny Morning Journal special Leased Wirr.)
Cincinnati, ONO, Dee. l2,-mThe
government put nine witnesses on the
stand today during the trial OF prcsi-
dent John II. Patterson ana twenty
nine other officials or former officials
OF the National Cash Register com-
pany of Dayton. ohio. charged with
violation of the criminal section of
the Sherman anti-trust net.
George Briggs, former liquor
dealer of Missouri, Mont, testified
that he became agent for the Michi-
gan Cash Register Company. OF De-
troit, at Missoula, ana that shortly
aftcrward he received a letter from
W. j. McCauloy National agent for
that territory. in which he referred
TO Michigan machines as so much
Junk" ana that the letter stated that
McCaulcy would knock Briggs and
the machines.
The letter was introduced and
Briggs Identified II. 1t said that Me-
CauleN would get 100 per cent of the
trade in his territory If he had to give
machines Of tho opposition away to
get It. The letter said that Mc,'auleN
would show Briggs up 20 the latters
customers as having charged them $50
for machines that the National Conn
pany would sell for 500.
a. r. Woodnan. OF Helena, former
agent for the American Cash Register
Company testified that while travelling
through Idaho. he was continually fol-
lowed by two National agents, who
Kept account of his movements
Carroll Cowen and Thomas Wooley,
mere hants of salt Lake city, testified
that National agents had endeavored
10 have them cancel orders they had
given to the American Cash Register
Company after the machines had been
delivered
u. G. Bagley. OF Holiday, Utah, tes-
tilted that he had been offered a Ma
tionai machine for much less money
after he had purchased AN American
machine and that the National agents
had told him the American registers
were junk
Il. T. wall, of New orleans, told q
story similar to that testified to by
I3agley.
IT, w. Schndle. a druggist Of Paso
Robes. cal. testified that he bought M
Union register but was aftcrwhrd m
fluenccd by the National people TO
cancel the order and buy Il National
machine and that the Union Com !
pany sued him on his contract
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
HEAVY SEA HOLDING
OFFICERS ABOARD
WARSH|PS
American Squadron at Vera
Cruz is Prevented from Ex-
changing Visits with Mexi-
can Officials by Gale.
By Merning saurnal Special Lea..a wIreA

tBy Morning journal Special Leased Wirr.l
Vera cruz Dec. 12.-The neavy sea
that dashed high over the landing
piers ana breakwaters before {. stiff
northern gale prevented an exchange
of visits between the officers OF the
American ships and the Mexican au-
thoritics today. The United States
squadron comprising the battleships
Minnesota, Kansas. Michigan and
South Carolina, under command OF
Rear Admiral Fletcher. arrived short
ly before noon The usual salutes
were fired and the visiting ships an
chorcd two miles outside the entrance
to the harhor. Mexican Officers early
this afternoon expressed the wish to
send large tug to bring the Amcri-
can officers ashore.
This was communicated by wireless
to the Minnesota by the American
consul. but the offer was declined by
Admiral Fletcher who replied that he
preferred TO walt until morning when
IL was hoped the weather w"nld be
more favorable,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
BILL IS
REPORTED To THE
LOWER R0UcE:
Measure Provides for Appro-
priation Less by Far Than is
Called for by Head Of De-
partment as Necessary,

tBy Morning journal speriai tseased Wlre.)
Washington. Dee. i2.-The postof-
flee appropriation bin. aggregating
S27S, ,4Ss.7S1. including S750.000 for
parcels post equipment ana S25. 700
for the parcels post commission. was
reported To- the house today. The to-
tai is a decrease of S3.301,12a from
last years estimates. The postoffice
department submitted increased esti-
mates. particularly referring to the
expense OF the parcels post to be in
stalled under the present law and to
the postal savings hank. The esti-
mate WAS reduced by the committee
on the grounds that the estimates az
to these projects are largely specula-
tive
Despite the postmaster generals re-
pert of a small surplus for the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1911. IN" post
office committee reported that there
was deficit Of about Ss27. .Oo0 i'll
stead of surplus OF S2l9.0Oe for that
year. Similarly. according To the COM
mitiee. the accounts chargeabl "a this
wear may make change in the posi-
uaster generals audit postal deficit
~ $i.ss5.522 for the fiscal year of
lats.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
F FEDERAL LIABILITY
ACT SUSTAINED

Now York. Dec. 12.--The federal
employees liability act was tested In
the New York county courts for tho
first time today, when jury decided
that under it's provisions Torrance
Burtnctt was entitled TO $4,000 from
the Erie railroad because he lost u
foot while serving as brakeman In tho
Interstate service of this line. Coun-
sci for the brakeman declared that
Rurtnott was thrown from the top of
a freight car when the engineer ap-
piled the air brakes too violently. The
railroad attorneys said that the acci-
dent was due to the Icy condition OF
the car roof and Burtnetts negligence
Under the federal act the plaintiffs
counsel contended that the brakeman
was entitled TO recover. even IL he
was guilty of contributory negligence.
but in that event the damage should
be reduced to the extent to which tho
jury found the brakeman's negligence
10 the result Judge De-
laney. who presided. took this View
and SO charged the JURY
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
VENNER HAS RECORD
FOR LOSING. LAWSUITS

New York Dee. i2.-Clarence III.
Nenncr has been involved in much lit
igation with large corporations. going
back to his suit against the New York
life Insurance Company in 1905. In
1906 he hcgan an action to prevent a
stock Issue 10y the Great Northern
railroad: In 1907 he sued to invalidnto
the CTcat Northern-Lake Superior
Company trust agreement. In the
James j. hin ana the Great Northern
on the acquisition of the Burlington
road. This last was carried to tho
United states supreme court where
Ncnner lost Il in 1908. Venner also
attacked the merger OF the Chicago
trolley lines In 1910. naming J. Piers
pont Morgan as defendant.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
HOUSE.

Met at noon.
Money trust investigation committee
continued taking testimony relating to
the New YORK stock exchange.
Bowman Mclean election contest
resumed on the floor.
Former Governor Hcrrick, of ohio.
urged before banking and currency
committee the establishment of a sys-
TEN Of rural credits. Representative
Levy introduced bill for currency
system reform. After stormy debate
resolution declaring vacant the seat
of Representative G. &. Bowman.
Eleventh Pennsylvania district. was
153 to llS, and resolution
TO seat G. f.. Mclean. democratic OPP
ponent. rejected Isl To sN.
Representative I3arthoidt Introduced
"A bill to limit presidents OF the United
states To- two terms of four years each.
Of the Indian bureau
hin begun.
Adjourned at SOS o'clock this ar
tei noon until noon Friday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
TAFT GIVES LAST
DINNER TO CABINE T

Washington, Dee 12,--The last for
mai presidential dinner of the Taft adj
ministratlon to the cabinet was given
at the White House tonight. Invited
to dine with the president and Mrs.
TAFT, IN addition to the cabinet oifl-
GERS and their ladies', were former
Vice President and Mrs Fairbanks, Il
number of senators and representa-
tiNes, the secretary to the president
ana Mr.. Hilles, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Carnegie Mr.. and Mrs. William Nell
son Cromwell, Mr.. ana Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry W..
Taft, Mr.. and Mrs. Adoiph Lewisohn,
and Otto 4. rannard, Of New York.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
YOUTH SURRE.NDERS
TO OMAHA POLICE

Catlcttsburs Ky. Dec. l2.-Everett
White who surrendered to the Omaha
police. was charged with killing
Charles Lowe in this city ON the nlght
of January ., 1910. He was tried scN-
eral months later and the jury found
him guilty OF murder IN the first de-
gree and recommended clemency 1t
developed that he was less than IS
years old and the court sentenced him
to the rcformAtory at Grecndalc. Az
ter about sixteen months he escaped
and nothing more had been heard
from him here.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
F FRANCE 10 ELECT
PRESIDENT SOON

Paris, Dec. i2.--The first political
step looking toward the choice of the
next president of France was taken
this afternoon AT a meeting Of the re-
publican group In the chamber OF de-
puties. On January lIth, the mem-
bers of the senate and chamber of de-
puties. meeting Jointly as the national
assembly at Versailles. will choose a
successor to President Fallierles. AT
the conference today no names were
considered 1t Is understood that con-
siderable pressure is being brought
To bear on Leon Bourgeois the form u
premier, To allow his name To be
used. Many deputies have expressed
the belief that 1t he stood for cleo
ton he would be returned.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
PRES|OEN T-ELECT
IS SUMMONED
AS WITNESS
Woodrow Wilson May Appear
Against Men Alleged TO Have
Sent Him Letters Demanding
Five Thousand Dollars.
,ny Morning journal spscin, Leased Wire,

tIty Morning journal special Leased Wire)
Newark y. j., Dee. 2.-Presideft-
elect Wilson may face In court mere
next Tuesday he three men accused OF
threatening his life. A subpoena was
issued by United States Commissioner
stockton today for the president
elects appearance and, in order TO
mike this possible he postponed the
examination Of the alleged blackmali-
ers from Monday 10 Tuesday. by which
time. II is expected. the Wilson fam
ily will have reached New York from
bermuda. The letters which Warren
Dunn, Jacob Dunn and Scelcy paNen-
port. who were arrested Tuesday
night. are alleged to have addressed
Ia Governor Wilson at Trenton, were
opened by Joseph r. Tumulty, the,
secretary. Mr.. Tumulty
also was suhpccnaed today In case
his testimony as to the receipt Of
the letters is accepted as sufficient
proof. Governor Wilson may not he re-
auired To testify. The issuance of the
was described by COM
missioner stockton as mere formal
ity, but the commissioner hoped the
presidcnt-elect would appear since lac
was the proposed victim of the plot
The threats in the letters were In
demand Of 5000 or life. and one OF
reminded Governor Wilson of the fate
Of Mckinley and of the attempt To kill
Colonel Roosevelt. The specific
charges on which the three men are
held Is misuse of the mails Jacob
Dunn * the alleged author of the LETT
tcrs. All the men have been known in
the Morris county region for years.
Reports Of their extreme lawless-
ness are denied by neighbors who
say they were Of IAN apparently
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
HAWTHORNE CAVE:
! FAMOUS MEN AS
REFERENCES
Promoter Told Post
office Inspectors to Inquire
Of Roosevelt, Bryan and 9th
ers Regarding Himself.
tBy Morning journal Special leased wire,

New York, Dec. 12.-When postof-
flee inspectors made their first in
quires in 1903 into the operations of
the Cana dian Mining Company, pro-
NOTED by Julian w,horne, former
Mayor Josiah Quincy. of Boston, and
others. Hawthorne referred them to
several world prominent men for tes-
timonials as to his character and rep
utation.
This came out in a letter written by
Hawthorne to the postoffice authori-
ties and read by Assistant District At
torney j. H. Dorr. In this letter
Hawthorne said that all the promotion
literature of the mining enterprises
was prepared by himself, subject to
approval of the directors.
IF you wish to know anything fur
ther about my character. or reputa
ton the Hawthorne letter read. II
refer you to Theodore Roosevelt, Will
liam j. Bryan. Joseph II. Choate,
Whtelaw Reid Arthur Brisbane, VIII
liam Randolph Hearst. Joseph Pulit-
ger or William ID. Howells."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
TWENTY-FOUR HOUR
PROTEST AGAINST
DEATH PENALTY
Crowds Throng Section Of San
Francisco and Half Hour
Speeches Are Made for En-
tire Day and Night,

tBy Morning journal special Leased Wlrc.)
san Francisco, Dee. l2.~-Crowds
iammed a down town street intersec-
ton here nntil late hour tonight at
the twenty-iour- hour meeting OF the
California anti-capilal punishment
league, The speakers began their adj
dresses at O'Clock tonight and VIII
continue until 4 o'clock tomorrow
evening. About fifty persons, men
and women, were on the program.
The meeting was first planned as a
protest against the hanging OF Man
uel nombcla who was to have been
hanged at san Quentin prison tomor-
row.
When Governor Johnson reprieNed
l3omhela yesterday, representatives, pi
the league said the meeting would hc
held according to the plans. the pro-
test being directed specifically against
tho hanging OF four men at SALEM,
ore, tomorrow Members Of the san
Frnnclsro Radical club the local so~
cialist political organization. and many
writer's and clcrgymen. are Included
In the list Of speakers. The addresses
are being delivered in half-hour re-
lays.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13

Denver, Dee. 12.-Charles w. Fri
ckey was convicted of murder in
the first degree this afternoon and
sentenced to life imprisonment. Fri
ckey. a saloon man, shot and kill
ed William f.. swan, of Texas, the
night of September oath. Swan, bar
tender in the Marquette bar in Den
yer, had put Frickey out Of the place
because he believed the men had been
drinking too much. Frickey, angry
returned and shot swan, who dying,
declared that Frickey had shot him.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
ITAI.Y STANDS EY
AUSTRIAN, CONTENTION.

Rome, Dec. IZ.-IV ls undeTStOOu
in well informed circles that Itaiy's
attitude with regard to a Servian port
on the Adriatic Is identical With that
of Austria, that is the use OF a com
mcrcial outlet without territorial pos
session. According to other informa-
ton, which lacks confirmation, Italy
supports and has obtained for the
Balkan states the adoption OF plan
for a somewhat limited Albania, with
the provision that Durazzo ana ANlona
shall be included therein.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13
House Gusts Congressman.

Washington, Dec. 2.--Representa-
tive Charles &. Bowman, Of the EleN-
enth Pennsylvania district was un-
seated by the house today by the pas
sage. 1888 to 1lS, Of a resolution de-
clarng that corrupt practices hnu
been used in his election In 1910 ~
the same time the house refused, ~
to IS. to seat George X. Mclean rs
democratic opponent. The seat VIII
be filled by John j. Casey, democrat
elected last November.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13

SENATE.

Met al noon.
. Omnibus claims bin taken up.
Archibald Impeachment committee
met 1880 O'Clock this afternoon.
Democratic senators in caucus ap-
pointed committee to plan action con
eerning President Taft's federal nomi-
nations.
Senator Swanson introduced bill TO
committee to attend unveiling
of jefferson memorial in st. Louis
next year.
Adjourned at $3.50 O'Clock this af-
ternoon until noon Friday
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13

Washington. Dec. l2.-Regular re-
rui.licans in the senate today practi-
callv abandoned hope Of clectins SEN
ator Gailinger president pro fempore
when Senator La Toilette let IL he
known that he probably would not
vote for the New Hampshire member.
He will probably alternate with Scna-
tor Bacon until March ith.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-12-13

harmless sort" Federal authorities in
timatod today that they had doubts
of being able TO hold the trio. The
main evidence Is a similarity between
the handwriting In the letters and
that of Jacob Dunn,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-01-18

A young man or woman who
can devote all or part of his or
her time driving through the
country and taking orders for
an article of value to every
farmer. No investment requir
ed. Position permanent with
an assured god income. APP.
plicants will please give the
names of three responsible
business men for references az
to ability and character and at
the same time state whether
YOU can devote all or part of
your time to the work and what
territory you can cover.
p. O. box 9O7, Des Moines, la
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-01-18
An italian Dinner.

Mrs. Alice Fisk entertained
last Saturday evening at an
Italian dinner, at her apart
ments in the Ming house, in
honor of Mrs. V. P. Bennett,
Mics Clara Purdon and Mr.. and
Mrs. 3. J. Rock. Mrs. Bennett
and Mr. and Mrs. Rock will
soon leave Helena Mrs. ben.
nett to join her husband in
Oklahoma aud Mr.. and Mrs.
Rock will 60 to Denver to re-
side. The departure Of both
ladies will be much regretted,
especially by their music low
ing friends, Mrs. Rock being
the possessor of a beautiful
contralto voice, and Mrs. Ben
nett a pianist of unusual abil-
ity. Later all assembled at
burlesque Christmas tree pre-
pared BY Mrs. Rock, from which
every one present received a
com ical remembrance.
The above was taken from q
Helena Montana paper. It ia
known by Wahpeton people
that Mrs. Bennett was Miss
Myrtle Purdon daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James Purdon. Miss
Clara Purdon is te a c h n z
school near Helena.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-01-18
Agricultural lends In n. D,

Nlr. NJ a i)al ;in:-
Do you believe the agricult
ural lands of North Dakota are
worth $1,000 per acre?
The intrinsic value of land
can only be arrived at by ascer.
tanning what it will produce.
The writer believes that with
advanced or more scientific
farming meth de every acre of
farm land in this state eau be
made worth at least $4,000 per
acre, and that many owners
could not afford to sell their
lands for this figure, as they
would be unable to reinvest the
money where it would be az &C.
cure and have the came earn.
ing power.
Every citizen of the state is.
or should be, interested in this
question, and be it creator
small, we all have some duty
to perform. In attempting to
do my small part, the Company
l represent-although not OPP
Grating q mile of track in the
State of North Dakota, has gen.
erously consented to issue
special North Dakota editions
OF it's folder, with pages 1 & q
devoted to articles on farming
emanating from the pens of
the Faculty of our Agricultural
College, which clone, is sufi.
Gent to show the reliability of
Information given.
If the first issue meets with
the approval of the people. it
WILL be followed by additional
issues with a different letter in
each edition.
Don't criticise the farmer.
help him.
Yours truly,
Sc. Yerkes, Gen. Agt.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-01-18
The Rev. ri r. Hicks 1919


Before the great Drouth of
1901, the Hicks Almanac gave
timely warning. For over two
yeats prior to 1901, the Hicks
Almanac gain sounded a
warning of drouth danger.
And 80 for forty years this
same friend of all the people
has steadtastly refused the Of
fers of speculators and continu-
ed to warn the public of the
coming dangers of storm aud
weather. AS they should have
done. the people have nobly
stood by Professor Hicks, their
faithful public servant, who
has grown old in their service.
Send only one dollar to WORD
AND Works PUBLISHING Cow.
PANY, 34O1 Franklin Avenue,
st. Louis, Missouri, and get his
Magazine and Almanac both
for one year. The Almanac
alone, a fine book of $50 pages,
is only 35c by mail. Let every
body respond and receive the
warnings of our National Seer
for the coming wear.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-01-18
City Council

Regular meeting of the Wah.
peton City Council held Tues.
day, Jan. End. 1912, at 2 p. m.
Meeting called to order by
Mayor Eberley. Aldermen
present: Gillen, Frederichs,
Eckes. Braun, Simonson, Morris
and Tribka. Minutes of last
regular meeting read and an.
proved.
Motion carried that ordinance
in regard to keeping sidewalks
cleaned be published in both
the city papeg..
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-01-18

Lest you forget, we say it
yet" The Beaufort Hotel alone
provides self-acting fire. proof
doors at all elevator openings.
Our Hotel is as safe as your
home. The Beaufort Hotel.
Minneapolis. opp. o.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-01-18

Motion carried that the rear.
ranging Of the electric fire
alarm system be left with the
public improvement committe.
to report at next meeting.
Ordinance No. IL entitled
salaries of officers was read for
the first time.
Motion carried that as much
work as necessary be done on
city park ground this commine
season so as to get it in good
shape for planting the follow.
ing season.
Motion carried that report of
supt. of water works be left
with the finance committee to
report at next meeting.
Motion carried that the fol.
lowing bills be allowed and or.
dered paid out of their respec
tive funds
GENERAL FUND.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-01-18
Associated Doctors
Well Known and Successful
Specialists will b AZ tho
Merchants Hotel
Friday, Jan. 26th
ONE DAY ONLY
Many Old and New Friends arc
Waiting for their Skllfnl
Work.
Free Consultation to All.

The Associated Doctors are
helping people who have gone
astray from the way of health,
1t matters not what the trouble
is.
They have made special
st I'D y of chronic troubles.
There are several lines of work
to emphasize for they do so
much of this work as troubles
of eye, ear, nose and throat like
catarrh, enlarged tonsils, ad
noids, deafness, also stomach
and intestinal troubles and liv.
er. kidney and bladder com
plants causing rheumatism,
skin diseases etc. Then too
lung and heart cases as asthma,
consumption, weakness, dizzi-
ness, swelling of:fee,, shortness
of breath, coughs etc. They
have hundreds of cases people
call "private troubles"
Treating fat folks1to reduce
weight they could give a list of
many who were relieved of 20
to 100 ID. of excess baggage.
Then very special to many
suffers they treat piles, goitre,
c enron C appendicitis, gall
stones ETC., without the knife.
Mental and nervous diseases
and bed wetting should not be
forgotten.
In spite of many spectacle
peddlers they are fitting good
many eyes for glasses.
They use their own drugs,
chemicals and compounds and
everything of known value. If
you need help for any trouble
come and see them. At least
have a talk with the doctor re.
9arding your trouble for which
there will be No Charge.
Mrs. T. A. Oothout, Mankato,
MIMI, says: II am entirely re-
lieved of all pains and signs of
my gall stones and sour stom-
ach and constipation and now
want to see you to have my
piles cured by your method, 1
am very thankful to you as 1
now can enjoy life.
Mr.. m e Ripp. Fergus
Falls, says: "You have done
more than l expected, my dizzi.
ness, shortness of breath, weak.
ness, bloating have left me, and
l pitched in the field which I |
would never have believed II
could again do"
Mrs. A. E. Parks, GAINESVILLE,
Mimi, says: II had almost lost
hope of ever receiving help for
my rheumatism having spent
much time and money for doc
tors, mud baths and electricity
etc., but your treatment has en-. |
tirely cured me and certainly
will recommend you to every.
one for your good work."
Account of lack of space
would publish many more. Re.
member date and be sure and
consult the doctor about your
troubles.
Office at Merchants Hotel.
Hours 10 A. NJ. to Pm.