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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
HILL WILL GIVE $4,000.

L. J. Palda, Jr., chairman Of the ex-
ecutive committee of the $4,000 cam
paign for the new St. Joseph's hos
pital, informed the Independent last
night that about $4,000 has been
raised and it looks very much as If
the committee will not have much
trouble in raising the required
amount. James J. Hill, the railway
magnate, has promised the commit
tee $4,000 providing the other $40,-
600 can be raised, and $4,000 more has
been secured in the cities under SINH
lar circumstances.
The committe is preparing list Of
what each business house in Minot
should give and will wait upon the
businessmen in the next few days.
Chas. J. Sheffield, who had charge
Of the campaign, has gone to St. Louis
where he is now engaged in similar
work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27

The Independent editor feels CRATE
full to Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Miller, our
good Granville friends, for the splen-
did specimen of turkey sent yester-
day by parcel post. It makes one feel
that this is pretty good old world
after all, to be thus remembered.
Charlie Smith, looking as sleek as
a mole, dropped into our sanctum at
exactly midnight last night and left
three simoleons on his subscription ac-
count. Charlie declared that he could
not let another Thanksgiving pass
without squaring himself with this
moral illumination. Charlie is farming
out in the Benedict country where he
is doing well.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Elks About Ready for Big Show

Elks About Ready for Big Show.
Great interest is being taken in the
Elks' Cabaret Extravaganza to be
given at the Grand on the nights Of
Dec. 4, 5 and 6, by Holly and Ann
Shepard, assited by. q large number
OF local celebrities in the minstrel
world.
The rehearsals are being held daily
and the big show could be given to-
night if need be.
The stage settings, costumes and
ideas are all absolutely new. Nothing
like this entertainment has ever been
given in the city.
There will be more young women
participating this year than ever be-
fore. Miss Florence Stenerson, Miss
Hollett, Mrs. B. H. Bradford, and Miss
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Mr., and Mrs. c. E. Leverich Of

Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Leverich Of
Grand Forks were guests of Minot
friends the latter part of last week.
James Paras, a Greek, was fined SO
at Grand Forks for accosting num-
Der of girls on the street. It is be-
lieved that he is the man who attack
ed highly respectable young woman
the night before on one Of the streets.
John Krasowsky and Fred Muran-
owsky are under arrest charged with
assault and battery with attempt to
"killowsky" the complaining witness,
Joe Kerchankowsky.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27

The N. D. Total Abstinence Assn.
will meet at Max Nov. % and 20.
Velva merchants have organized a
credit association.
David Schultz, aged Al, a prominent
Ashley farmer, was thrown to the
ground from thirty foot windmill
and instantly killed. A boy on the
ground threw the mill into gear,
while the farmer was repairing it.
H. Lano, prominent Mohall citizen
passed thru Minot Monday enroute to
Grand Forks to attend the big Shrin-
ers' Ceremonial.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Grows Steadily Better.

Word was received from Williston
Tuesday that C. H. Parker, who has
been very i'll from pneumonia, is able
to sit up in bed most of the time, but
his physician does not deem it safe
for him to return to Minot before the
end of the week. AS soon as he be-
comes stronger, he will leave for Tex
as, accompanied by his mother, where
they will spend the winter months.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
"Jimmy'' Foley's Farewell Tour.

Jimmy Foley's Farewell Tour.
James w. Foley, poet laureate Of
North Dakota, was in Minot several
hours Tuesday enroute to Stanley
where he gave an entertainment. He
gave number of enjoyable readings
at the Normal school that morning.
Mr.. Foley will return to Minot Mon
day to give an entertainment at the
Armory at 7:45 that night. He will
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27

Erma Jones will appear in q promi-
nent way.
Orrin M. Pierce, Ira Wight, Otto Ell
lison, Billie" McHugh, Geo. Won Mel
"a, "Dick" Thorpe, Holly Shepard,
Cap Aaker, Ben Bradford, Fred Cole,
George Abbott and others will star in
the performance. Complete program
will be given next week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
J. d. Van Fleet Honored.

J. D. Van Fleet, Minot's undertake
er, has been appointed by Governor
Hanna, member of the State Board
of Embalmers. The honor came un-
solicited and Mr.. Van Fleets many
friends are extending congratulations.
Mr.. Van Fleet is one of the states
most prominent undertakers. He was
the first Vice President of the associa-
ton Of undertakers at its organiza-
ton. There are three members Of the
state board.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Frank Cox Under Arrest.

Frank Cox, 26 years old, was ar
rested Tuesday morning charged with
stealing 81 from w. D. Brothers and
a gold watch from M. Helper at the
Windsor hotel. He waived examina-
ton and was bound over to district
court under 5000 bonds, which he says
his father will furnish. Brothers, it
will be remembered, was the COM
plainant in the adultery case brot
against one Browning.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Alleged Prize Fighters to Be Tried

The states attorneys Office won a
victory when the supreme court of
North Dakota handed down a decision
reversing the ruling in the Ward coun-
ty court dismissing the case against
William skinny Kimball and Will
liam Butler, colored, charged with
prize fighting in the city Of Minot.
The two men will be tried at the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Colored Woman Plead Guilty

Colored Woman Plead Guilty.
Maude Terrell, the colored damsel,
arrested at her shack on Central Ave-,
pleaded guilty to statutory charge
and Judge Murray sentenced her to
serve 80 days in the county jail and
fined her $40 and costs. The sentence
was suspended upon the promise of
the woman to leave Minot. Maude has
absented herself.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Names Should Not Appear.


There are number of names ap-
pearing in the tax list that should not
be there. The Independent printed
them according to copy, but because
of the unusual amount of work piling
up on the officials at the last few days
prior to the publication, number of
names appeared that otherwise would
not.
The name Of ]. A. Roell, one Of Mi
not's substantial businessmen, is in
cluded. Mr.. Roell paid his taxes in
due time and we feel that in justice
to Mr.. Roell this explanation is due
him. The treasurer has promised to
give us list Of the others and we
hope to print it next week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Hagg Found Not Guilty.

Geo. w. Hagg, the young man ar
rested in Fargo and brot back to Minot
charged with obtaining money under
false pretenses, was found not guilty.
R. J. Doebler, who brot the charge,
declared that he had gone good for a
bill of merchandise.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Abe Gordon in St. Paul Hospital.

Abe Gordon, one Of our merchants,
has been receiving attention in St.
Joseph's hospital in St. Paul for an
aggravated facial skin disease. He is
entirely recovered and returned home
yesterday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Henry Sorenson Guilty.

Henry Sorenson, a well-to-do farm
er, plead guilty to petit larceny and
was given a fine of $45 and costs or
rs days in Jail by Judge Leighton. He
paid the fine. Sorenson stripped M.
O. Peterson's auto of 5000 worth Of
parts.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Leland
Block
FARMERS COOPERATE
WITH MAJOR MURPHY

Major J. S. Murphy, 500 1mmigra-
ton Agent, is receiving the hearty
support of all in his movement for i'm
migration outlined in this paper two
weeks ago. Mr.. Murphy has received
exactly 1913 letters from Independent
readers, commenting on his plan very
favorably.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Conducted Institute at Rugby

Pres. A. G. Crane of the Minot Nor
NAL school, spent several days at Rug
by conducting a teachers institute.
The president is in great demand in
all lines of educational work and is
exceedingly proficient in institute
work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
JENSEN LOSES AGAINST
WALLACE & BOWKER.

The case of Andrew Jensen against
the Wallace & Bowker Coal Co., for
$4,000 damages, was dismissed by
Judge Leighton after it had come to
trial, for lack Of evidence. Jensen was
working on the construction of coal
shed when he fell, dislocating his
shoulder. He alleges that the scat
fold was not strong enough.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27

be assisted by the Normal school glee
club, consisting of sixteen young la
dies. Mr.. Foley will soon leave for
California, and this is his farewell
tour. This is an entertainment that
none of us should miss.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Wallace Family Return From Funera

WdHace TamlIy Return from Funeral
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Wallace, Earl,
Alvin and Jack Wallace, and Mrs. De
Vol, of Huntington, w. Va, returned
to Burlington Monday after attending
the funeral Of VIM. Wallace, who died
at Burlington and whose remains were
inferred at his old home in Ohio. Mrs.
DeVol is sister Of the deceased and
met the party in Ohio, accompanying
them home.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27

R. Beavis, a Lexington hotel bell
"hop," fell unconscious on the street
from heart failure Monday, but was
soon revived.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27

Nurses Ball Great Success.
The benefit ball given at the Arm
DRY Tuesday night by the nurses Of
st. Joseph's hospital was a great sue
cess, 1857 having been cleared.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-11-27
Nothing Heard of Kidnapped Gin

Two weeks ago little Ellen Michaels
Of Devils Lake was kidnapped while
going home from school and her fran
tic parents have heard nothing as to
the whereabouts of the child. The
little girl is half sister Of Mrs. w. s.
Mummery Of Minot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
NO PROMISE OF
RELIEF HELD OUT

Washington, July 3O.-No promise of re-
lief from the heat wave within the next
"a hours was held out tonight by the
weather bureau experts They said, how
ever. that local thundersnowers probably
would bring lower temperatures tomorrow
night to many of the suffering sections
where the mercury climbed highest to-
day.
The heat was intense today practically
everywhere east of the Rocky mountains.
the highest temperature, according to Of
ficial figures, 104 degrees being reported
from Yuma, Ariz. Grand Haven, Mich,
reported new high record for the sec
ton of "a degrees. Davenport, Iowa, and
Concorda, Kan, with the high marks Of
102, held the days record for the terri
tory outside OF the always torrid south
west.
In the east Washington headed the list
with maximum temperature of 81. In
New York and Philadelphia 1t was "a and
in Baltimore 96. These were the official
records, but street thermometers were
around the 100 mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
In Many Central Cities
Temperatures Rise as
High as 106
COOLER WEATHER
PROMISED TODAY
Southern Illinois Given Full Blast of
Hot Wave-Missouri and Ohio
Also Suffer-kansas Gets
Roasting

Chicago, July 90.-Midsummer heat,
bringing to many cities temperatures
as high as los and making the 100
degree mark common over wide areas.
extended throughout the central states
today. Generally described the heat
wave extended from the Rocky noun
tains to the Atlantic coast, but the
maximum temperatures were reported
The weather bureau temperatures,
usually several degrees lower than the
street level temperatures, from Gin
cinnati Indianapolis and Davenport,
Ia, were -02 Louisville registered 1919
degrees.
Southern Illinois got the full blast
of the heat At Galesburg it was 106
and at Peoria 1O4 Burlington, Ia, also
reported temperature of 106. Local
showers relieved the heat in some
places, while at Galesburg, ILL.,, no rain
has fallen since July 8. Carlo, ILL.,, en-
joyed 21s inches of rain.
Over Missouri, Illionis, eastern Ohio
and southwestern Ohio the heat gem
orally was about the 100 mark Scores
of deaths and numerous prostrations
were reported.
Chicago had relatively cool weather,
the maximum being SO. The condition
was relieved by brisk winds.
All the heat affected area was prom
sed cooler weather for tomorrow.
High wind pressure in the west was
said by the weather bureau to indi-
cate cooling freezes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31

AMERICANS SAFE;
REPORT UNFOUNDED
Consul at Chihuahua Investigates Re-
ported Sentence of Americans
by Mexicans

Washington. July SO.-A report from
Consul Letcher at Chihuahua, which was
four days in reaching the state depart
ment brought the news today that Ber-
nard Mcdonald, Charles Bissel and their
chauffeur, the three Americans who were
reported to have been sentenced to death
by the federals in Chihuahua, We're safe,
but in solitary continent In that city.
The Americans are charged with having
defrauded the Mexican government in
paying taxes to the insurrectionists Mr..
Letcher reported that he was doing every
thing possible for the prisoners.
1t is believed this report, dated July 26
was sent by courier TO El Paso and con-
seorently does not represent the last phase
OF the ease. Dispatches from the City OF
Nfexico YESTERDAY stated that General
Huerta had ol5 arod The release of the
l,1s .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
PACIFIC SYSTEM
STRIKE THREATEN ED
Ninety-Six Per Cent of Trainmen and
Conductors Threaten to Strike if
Demands are Not Met

San Francisco, july 30.--Ninety-six per
cent of the trainmen and conductors em-
poyed OH the Pacific division Of the
Southern Pacific system have voted TO
strike unles stheir differences with the
management over the terms of employ
ment. rating and seniority allowed on the
company's electric lines can be adjusted
The result of the vote, which stands SSlo
in favor of striking to Isl against, was
made public here tonight.
The grand offieers and the joint gem
eral committee of the Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Engineers and the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Eiremen and Ensnemen
feeling that their interests are vitality
wrapped up in the same conditions which
face the conductors and tfainmen are
now on their way 10 San Francisco to
take up the problem from their Viewpoint
and VII arrive Friday night or Saturday
morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
MEMORIAL SERVICE
FOR LATE EMPEROR
All Japan Joins in Service in Honor
of Late Emperor Mutsuhito.
Entertainment Suspended

y>kio, July 30.-All Japan today joined
III emorial service for the late Em-
y NTutsuhito who died year ago
!; : e young Emperor Yosilohito attended
.rvice in the palace while thousands
citizens went To Aoyama, where a tenn
,rary chapel was erected on the open
ground ON which the funeral of the late
Emperor was held last autumn
The function comprised the offering of
sacred food, by ritualists while a Shin
to" orchestra played plaintive music After
an impressive pause. the chief ritualist,
attlred in ancient robes, prayed to the
spirit of the dead monarch, and the mayor
of Toxic read an address,
Theatres and all other forms of enter
tainment were suspended for the day. The
period of national mourning ends tomor-
row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
WEARS SKIN OF HIS
ABDOMEN ON HAND
X-Ray Expert Recovering From Re-
markable Operation at Johns
Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore. Juy Wearing the skin
Of his own abdomen upon his right hand,
DR.. Frederick H. Baetier of Baltimore,
an X-ray expert is recovering from re-
markable operation at Johns Hopkins hos
pital today
To save his hand four fingers of
which were amputated year ago, after
an infection caused by X-rays. piece
Of skin the shape of the maimed member
was turned back from the abdomen, the
injured hand bound tightly to the wound
and the skin laid over it. After a while
the work of severing the ends of the
skin attached to the body was started.
it is nearly healed now and 1t Is be
lieved that Dr.. Baetier's hand will be
sound and whole save for the missing
fingers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1--Three killed in storm in Washing
ton.
Scores of heat victims reported.
Ambassador Wilson's plan meets
with favor.
Charge planted evidence in Pha-
gan trial
Answer filed by express company.
3-Heflin given ovation during sur
frage speech
4-Editorial comment
5-Hard fight made on pistol carrier.
Pick field today for encampment
Maryland Coal company mines
ready.
Lee Long may yet get in COVER
norship race
6--Society.
sports.
s-Venezuela revolt confirmed
9-Drew case may be tried in Gadsden.
/ 11-Markets.
12-Val will be glad to have telephone
question settled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
TELEPHONE GIRLS
WARNING SAVES LIFE
Notify Lowland Residents of Cloud
burst at West Plains, Mono
One Injured

West Plains, Mo-. July 30.-Girl tel
ephone operators saved the lives of
residents of the 1owlands here this aft
ernoon by giving warning of cloud
burst that broke over West Plains. Six
inches of rain fell in 80 minutes. II
went roaring from the hills to the
bottom lands, mile away, and had
the residents and workers below not
been notified many undoubtedly would
have persisted. No one was injured.
The storm broke shortly after noon.
AS soon as 1t started the operators be-
gan telephoning to the electric light
plant, the stock yards, the peach pack
ing sheds, the mills and to residences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
Lobby Hunters Ready For
Mulhdll Cross Examination

hall will be subjected to a searching
examination in an effort 10 determine
the accuracy of the story of his 10
years activity as he has detailed 1t for
the last two weeks The committee de-
cided that the lawyers could search
the witness mind for any facts bearing
upon statements he made In a letter
or in testimony he gave as they were
identified. He may be on the stand sew
eral days.
There was another report today that
former Representative James Il. Wat
son Of Indiana. mentioned frequently
by Mulhall, was seeking to secure an
Indictment of the lobbyist for perjury
by District of Columbia grand jury.
Watson consulted with District Attor-
ney Wilson last week about an indict-
ment. but after Mulhall voluntarily
retractcd statements reflecting upon
the former eongressman's public rec
ord his friends understood that he did
not expect to push the matter further
in legal channels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
SUFFRAGETTE is
GIVEN SENTENCE

Liverpool. England. July 30.-Mrs Edith
Rigby. well known suffragette, was
sentenced TO nine months hard labor
for setting fire to the country residence
of Sir William II. Lever at Rivington.
Lancashire. on July s. and causing dam
age estimated at 100000.
The prisoner is the wife of prominent
physician. She admitted her guilt and
confessed to a bomb outrage in the Liver
pool cotton exchange on July S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
NEW HIGH RECORD
IN NEW YORK

New York. July 3O.-The heat wave
from the middle west struck this city
with full force today, establishing a new
high temperature record for the summer
with an official mercury reading 94.6 in
mid-afternoon There were no showers
to break the spell and little hope of re-
lief was held out tonight by the weather
bureau.
Besides breaking the years record to-
day was the hottest July 30 i'm the his
tory of the citys weather bureau. estab-
lished in 1872. Four deaths and about
a dozen prostrations in the metropolitan
district were attributed to the heat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
FIRST WOMAN JURY
IMPANELED IN ILL.
Women Reach Verdict in Ten MINI
utes, Although Trial Lasted
Several Hours

st. Louis. July SO-The first woman S
jury to be impaneled in Illinois since the
recent enfranchisement of the sex in that
state, yesterday convicted a woman in a
justice court in East St. Louis. Ill,
Mrs. Blanche Thomas, charged with dis
turbing the peace of a nelghbor, asked for
a jury of women.
A fine of s. and costs was fixed by the
jury. Five of the jury were stenogra-
piers, one was married and four were un-
der the legal age. The trial lasted three
hours and II took the jury less than 10
minutes TO agree upon verdict
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
Former OrOzcO Rebel
Leader Is Executed

alists agent here. Campos was a for
mer Orozco rebel chief.
Saltillo, capital of Coahuila, is in
vested by insurgent who plan to move
from there against Monclova, recently
taken by federals, according to the
same advices.
Governor Pesqueira of Sonora was a. I.
Canannea today investigating reports
of threatened strike of Mexican
miners in the American camp.
Jose Maytorena, temporarily retired
governor is waiting Pesqueira's return
to Nogales, Sonora The two governors
will proceed to Hermosillo. the state
capital for conferences. 1t was an
nounced here today that their polit-
ical differences had been settled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
ORDER OF MOOSE
ELECTS OFFICERS

Cincinnati. July So.-Election of the fol-
lowing officers of the Loyal Order OF
Moose. additional TO those chosen by ae-
clamation yesterday, was announced to-
day:
Supreme Treasurer, Harry. w. Mace,
Philadelphia supreme prelate. e. J. Hen
ming, Milwaukee, sergeant at arms. J. J.,
Keogh. Baltimore; supreme inner guard
f. ]. Robins. Hamilton, Ont; supreme
trustee, l.. d. Robertson, Vancouver p G.
Milwaukee was selected for the 1914 con-
vention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
TWO DEATHS
IN LOUISVILLE

Louisville, July 3o.-Two deaths and
several prostrations resulted from the
heat here today. The maximum tenn
perature was 1913, registered at 2
o'clock this afternoon, at the weather
bureau. In the street below the tenn
Ir.ratiase was several degFees IA gRsr,
At 7 o'clock tonight the weather pu-
reau thermometer registered 9S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
Over 200 Questions Sub
mitted by Attorneys of
the Associati0n-TO Sub
ject Lobbyist to Searching
Examination

Washington, July S0--rhe Senate
lobby Investigating committee tonight
cleared the way for thd cross-examin-
alton of Martin NJ, Mulhall. the alleged
S-lobbyist OF the National Association
Manufacturers, by lawyers for the
oeiation. In executive session the
ommittee passed upon more than 200
questions submitted by the attorneys.
only few were stricken out and Null
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
Hottest Day of Year

Indianapolis Ind. July 3o-Though this
was the hottest day of the year not a
death from heat had been reported to-
night and only few minor prostrations
were listed. In Indianapolis the maxi
mum temperature was 102 in the govern
fnent thermometer while in the street
level it reached 112. A threatening thun-
derstorm tonight cooled the atmosphere
and IN parts OF the state
heavy rain and windstorm Wrought relief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
TO TRY TO SETTLE
STRIKE SITUATION
slider Agreement Between Opera
tors and Officials

Charleston. w. Va. July sO.-Miners of
the Cabin Creek coal district. whose diff
ferences with the coal operators have
caused dissension there for more than a
year, haye been called to assemble. to-
the agreement reached between the oper-
ators and the unions officials. 1t is said
the men will ratify the agreement provid-
Ing for advances In pay ranging from
u to II per cent and that all will return
to work by next week