The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-07-05

i present. This feeling is such that 1t
makes 1t an uncomfortable situation
for all, though it is believed that if
the proper procedure is followed with
out delay this can be rapidly over
come. The people of Washburn though
determined that their rights and
liberties be protected, are a conserva-
tive lot, and there is no question but
what the conservative minds of the
little city will be able to cope with
the condition.
Walfred T. Anderson is still In the
city, though it is said that he is hur-
riedly making an effort to dispose of
his property holdings and move ava
He has already most of his household
goods packed and has made attempts
to sell his elegant residence here. His
property interests are quite extensive
and not so readily disposed of. Though
cooler heads nave advised that he
would be safer in some other commun-
ity, he seems to display the same
amount Of nerve as he did through his
long trial, and though there are sensa-
tional rumors ahoat, he does not ap-
pear to be alarmed in the least. Since
home here, 1t is said they have been
going into the country every night to
stay with Anderson's relatives.
Walfred's brother, Emil Anderson,
the county treasurer, has been consid-
erably agitated over his brothers pre-
dicament. At one time during the
trial considerable time was taken in
attempting to ascertain what had be-
come Of the empty shell. This was
said to have disturbed Emil Ander-
sons mind. greatly, and it is reported
that on the Sunday before the trial
ended he went to J. T. McCulloch, Karl
Klien and August E.. Johnson, all di-
rectors of the bank, and told them that
after the sheriff had turned over Wal
fred's house to him and given him the
keys that Walfred told him where he
could find the empty shell, and that he
did as Walfred directed him and found
the shell, though he did not tell where
he found it. After Walfred was freed
this instance was recalled to him and
he is quoted as having said that If
Emil told such a story he did it to pro-
tect himself, though no one seems to
be able to ascertain what self protec-
ton Emil needed. 1t is now said that
yesterday forenoon while Emil was In
the First National bank that Foss
Funk, brother of Frank Funk, who is
here from California, looking after his
deceased brothers affairs, confronted
Emil with the question as to whether
or not he had really told this story Of
finding the empty shell to Messrs. Nc
CullOcn, hllen ana Johnson, and Emil
is said to have told Foss Funk that he
did, but that he thought he must have
been CRAZY" at the time he did so.
Since his trial has ended, it is said
that while Walfred was frequenting
some of his old time haunts among the
business house of the city, propr1etors
Of the Haugebere store, and also an
other place of business here, have told
him that his presence was not desired,
eve though he had gone to these
places to purchase goods. Even this
did not apparently affect Walfred,
though it is believed he felt the re-
Duke keenly.
Peterson, now in Jail, owns some
property here, and there seems to be
considerable sympathy expressed for
his wife and three children, for the
charge Of perjury preferred carries
with it a minimum sentence Of ten
years. 1t is thought that he might be
able to secure bonds from some of the
business men were it not for the fact
that they are afraid Of being boycott
ted by their associates and by the citi-
zens here generally.
Clerk of Court Hanson, who will
pass on the bond finally and who will
accept it to be filed with the court rec
ords, has left town on business for
several days, and in the meantime
should Peterson succeed in securing
satisfactory bonds he may be required
to remain in Jail till Hanson returns,