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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-06-26

mer president of the association, was
presented with beautiful silver low
ing cup by the association. President
Trubshaw made the presentation
speech at the Dacotah Hotel lobby
and Mr.. Black was so surprised that
he found it extremely hard to find
words in response.
That night theatre party was en-
joyed.
Convention Gossip.
E. L. Clifford, manager of the ad-
vertising department Of the Mime
apolis Journal, gets a salary of $1O,-
900 year. And still the newspaper
man is generally regarded as a poor
ly paid individual, subject to charity.
"Sister" Doherty, accompanied by
her son and two charming daughters,
drove to the convention from Adams
in the Budgets new auto. She is one
of the most successful newspaper wo-
men of the state.
And to think that Ed Richter failed
to dance the worm -wiggle." I'm
peachment proceedings should be
started against the second vice pres
Continued on page 49,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-06-26

poor woman, one to a Montana rela-
tive named George" and another to
Nellie" relative also living in that
state. She implored them to care for
her two little girls, one nine years of
age and the other fourteen. Bring
them thru the society age. You can
do this better than | can because / am
too weak. turn my children over
to your keeping and they are good lit
tie girls" she said.
band, asking that certain undertake
er be not allowed to take charge of
her remains. "Forgive me as best you
can. Do not do anything rash. Your
Erring Wife," her note read.
Mrs. Griffin COnfesses.
1t is alleged that Mrs. Griffin had
improper relations with George Hart,
game warden from this district, and
while this has been the subject of dis
cussion at Ryder for some time, the
doctor did not suspect that his wife
was unfaithful to him until someone
told him Tuesday. He conferred with
Mrs. Hart and that night Mrs. Griffin
was called over to the home of her
parents, where she was met by the
doctor and Mrs. Hart. It is said that
she confessed her relations. The doc
tor remained at the home of his wife's
parents that night and kept the chill
dren with him. The wife returned
to her home at two o'clock in the
morning alone. The doctor went over
to the house about o'clock and found
his wife in nervous condition. She
asked that he give her sedative, but
he replied that he had none with him.
She was informed that the doctor in
tended sending the children to Mon
tana and her various troubles must
have unbalanced her mind.
Hart Arrested.
George Hart spent Tuesday night
in Minot but, receiving telephone
message from Ryder early Wednesday,
started for home Mr.. Griffin swore
out complaint against Hart charg-
ing him with adultery. States Attor-
ney Nestos and Deputy Sheriff Dan
Doherty left for Ryder and met Hart
just returning to Minot, when the
warrant was served Hart appeared
before Ryder Justice, waived ,ex-
animation and was bound over to the
district court under $4,000 bonds,
which he secured. He was represent
ed by Atty. B. A. Dickinson.
Coroner Doe on the Scene.
Orson Doe, coroner, arrived at Ry-
der about noon but did not consider
an inquest necessary. The remains
were not disturbed until after his ar
rival. A casket was sent out from Mi
not yesterday and the remains will be
inferred at that place.
Feeling Runs High.
Mrs. Griffin has resided at Ryder
for several years. She was about 35e
years of age and considered remark
ably pretty woman.
Feeling runs high at Ryder and the
surrounding country for miles around
is talking Of little else except the
tragedy and the circumstances Lead
ing to it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-06-26
jim JOHNSON GIVES
SO YEAR LEASE
VIRTUALLY PRESENTS NO MANS
LAND TO WARD COUNTY OLD
SETTLERS ASSOCIATION.

James johnson last week made the
formal presentation of No Mans Land
to the Ward County Old Settlers AS
sociation, where the old timers are
at present enjoying two weeks out
ing. Mr.. johnson didn't give the land
outright to the association, but he pre-
sented the organization with ninety
nine year lease. The land thus re-
mains in the name of Mrs. johnson
therefore for nearly hundred years
to come at least it will be known as
No Mans Land. Mr.. johnson has
taken great interest in this associa-
ton and the members fully appreciate
the valuable gift from "Jim' and his
good wife.
The association decided to remain
in camp until the end of the present
week and large crowds are in attend
ance each day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-06-26
lay CONVENTION
OPENS TODAY
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DEL.
EGATES ARRIVING FOR MEET
ING OF LUTHERAN BODIES AT
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH.

The lay convention of the various
Lutheran bodies of the state opened
at the Zion Lutheran church this
morning. Many of the $50 delegates
who are to attend the convention have
already arrived and places have been
provided for them. Many clergymen
are also In attendance. Rev. Mr.. Dix
on OF kenmare opened the service this
morning and Rev. Mr.. Lonne of the
Bethania church had charge of this
afternoons service.
The Ladies' Aid of the Zion church
are serving dinners and suppers at
the church basement. The general
public is invited to the services as
we'll as to the suppers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-06-26
Wife OF RYDER
DOCTOR SUICIDES

the unfortunate woman's head, COM
ing out at the top of the skull. She
must have met instantaneous death.
No one was with her when she did, the
act. No one heard the shot, and the
first that was known Of the tragedy
was when laborer called at the home
to do some work. The alarm was Civ
en- and large crowd soon gathered at
the home. Mrs. Griffin was found ly-
ing on her back in great pool Of
blood, just in front Of the kitchen
range. The pistol was still grasped
in her hand. Her tresses Of hair lay
in disheveled mass, soaked in her
life's blood.
Left Three Messages.
Three notes had been written by the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-06-26

Half crazed with remorse because
of her erring ways, Mrs. J. H. Griffin,
wife Of a Ryder physician, killed her
self at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing by shooting herself thru the head
with target pistol. The bullet en-
tered just below the ear and tore thru
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-06-26

MRS. J. H. GRIFFIN ENDS LIFE
WITH REVOLVER WEDNESDAY
MORNING - GEORGE HART,
GAME WARDEN, UNDER AR
REST CHARGED WITH ADUL-
Terry.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21
BUSINESS NOTICE.

Colds Cause Headache and Grip.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets
remove cause, There is only one BRO
NO QClNINE.' II has signature Of +
w. Grove on box. 25c
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21

game season has instiIled the spirit
OF the hunt in you. there are two
precautions you must take II you
wish to keep out of the hands of Game
Warden thinner.
First. and most important you
must obtain a hunting license.
Then, IL you are TO hunt on private
property, you must &c. the written
permission of the owner.
The lack OF either OF these papers
will bring Official wrath upon the
huntsman. The Warden, who per-
sonally IL the mildest and most pleas
ant sort of a man. is a grim and ra-
lentless being when acting In his Off =
cial capacity.
Although the season is little more
than day old, the Warden's dis
pleasure already has been visited
upon seven hunters, who either lacked
a license or permission to hunt upon
private property. Five Of the hunt
ers had failed to get the State u
cense and two were hunting without
the owners consent.
Il am here to enforce the law, and
] propose to do It," said Warden
thinner 1T is necessary for the best
interests of the sport and for the pro-
lection of the birds Birds are plen-
tiful and there is hunting enough for
all IL the law is obeyed. There will be
no hunting without licenses II l can
help 1t, I have So men to assist me,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21
DAVIS PREDICTS
FINE HUNTING
SEASON
New Commissioner Commends
Nimrods on Zeal in 0beying
Laws-Game Plentiful.

State Game Commissioner Davis
looks for an exceptionally fine hunt
ing season this year. He believes the
disposition among sportsmen is not
only to observe the law but jealousy
to guard It.
He says the business OF issuing
hunting licenses has been very active
in his office of late and that from all
quarters of the State come reports
that game ID more plentiful and closer
in this year than for many years
past
IF the issuing of licenses indicates
the amount Of interest the sportsmen
of Georgia take In the hunting season
and the enforcement Of the present
game law the season opening to-day
likely will be most satisfactory one
from every standpoint" said Com
missioner Davis at the Capitol Thurs
day.
License Issuance Heavy.
Since | assumed charge of this
ONCE the rush to get licenses has
been tremendous and there were
many licenses issued before l came
in. Reports from all sections CT the
State indicate that quail are plentiful
and SO well has the law been OBJ
served during the CLOSED season, that
than formerly. but they are not con-
fined to the remote rural sections, as
was the case a few seasons ago
II believe there 10 a disposition
throughout the State to observe the
law-very few hunters fail to sympa-
thize with 1t. and practically all of
them earnestly seek to observe its
limitations and restrictions
The only trouble, at least the big
sest trouble. is that there yet are
many Georgians who do not under
stand the law, and most of those who
get into difficulty because of its en-
foroement do so through ignorance.
Compliments Newspapers.
Every hunter no matter how hum
Bile, who applies to my department for
information concerning when he ma
hunt, what, and where, will be
promptly replied TO, and fully in
formed It is the very greatest pleas
ure to dispense this sort Of informa =
ton.
Il think it is only a question of a
few years until game will be most
plentiful all over the State-certainly
sufficiently so TO insure many years
OF fine shooting,
"A most encouraging and helpful
thing is the way the newspapers OF
the State spread Information con-
corning the operation of the game
laws. Sometimes think the press OF
the State is the very best friend the
law has"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21
|111,000,000 IN
PAID
| BY OIL TRUST
'scent Cash Disbursements of
Standard Subsidiaries Cause
Renewed Interest in Stock.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-The recent
xtra cash dividends declared by for
her Standard Oil subsidiaries have
HIRED renewed interest in the activi-
\ of oil stocks in the face of inactiv-
X in other securities. Dividends
bus far this year show that the for
her standard Oil companies have de-
Iared a total of Ill per cent on the
lasis Of the s100,000,000 authorized
apital of the parent company, against
4 per cent declared in 1912. The
Irandard Oil Company Of New Jer-
lev, the parent company, paid 40 per
|ent yearly dividends in the last six
|ears previous to dissolution.
Dividends disbursed up to the pres
hi this year aggregate more than
En- 600 900. Several of the compa-
es are vet to be heard from on their
|egular quarterly dividend declara-
hons
Up to the end of September eight Of
he companies distributed stock divi-
lends with an aggregate par value Of
81, 100000. while subscription rights
kere extended to the stockholders Cf
|ne company having a market value
II S250O000.
The 40 per cent extra cash dividend
kelon distributed by the Standard Oh
company of New Jersey last March,
mounting to nearly s40,000,000, was
\ NE of the biggest extra dividends
|yer declared,
Among the highest dividend rates
bad during the year were co per cent
" the Standard oil of New Jersey,
\ per cent by the Washington oil
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21
Home, Sweet Home
Is Called Detestable
Institution by Pastor

LONDON, Nov. 2l.-Rev Morftz
weston, in an address to the Worn
ems Freedom League, said the most
formidable bar to the economic indie
pendence of women was home, sweet
nome which he called the most de-
testable institution ever imagined.
He said he did not wonder Mt the
desire OF the youth of both sexes to
leave it.
"A sacrilegious sacrifice must h.
made, he continued The home
must be DESTROYED. The sooner a wife
Understands that the washtub and
ne cooking range are not the sole
aims OF her existence. the better II
Will be for the emancipation Of WON j..
en-" Va "oH'
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21
Fulton's Warden
Enforces Law.

II you are a resident Of Fulton
County and IL the opening of the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21

LOCAL SLEEPING
CAR TO CHATTANOO-
GA Via s o u T H z r N
RAILWAY. Leave Allan
ia $40 p. M, and occupy
at Chattanooga until 7::30
a. m.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21
Build $4,000 Plant
For Artificial Tobacco

NEW MILFORD. CONN" Nov. al,
Ground is being broken for a new
building of the Tobacco Production
Company in wellsville to cost $4,000.
This concern for the last year has
been experimenting with a new pro-
cess for making artificial tobacco, and
so successful has it proved that the
I'D Wellsville Paper Mill, which was
AIKEN for a factory, has been out
crown by the business
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21
Actress Marries to
Escape Deportation

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21.-The
choice of deportation or marriage was
offered Miss Lillian Snesde, 1s-year-
old artist and actress. of London,
when she arrived on the steamship
Merton from England. Miss Snesde
made the trip over with Hans Weld
niger -. her fiance a motor car
agent.
She agreed to have the ceremony
performed at the City Hall
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21
Marconi Telephones
Across the Atlantic

SYDNEY, n. s., Nov. 21.-Guglielmd
Marconi has talked across the At
lantic by means of wireless telephony
which he is perfectlns,
The experiment succeeded perfect
ly. That is all we dare tell you,
said the wireless operators at Glaze
Bay, who are sworn to secrecy wher
they enter the Marconi service.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21
Community Tree for
Capital Christmas

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2l.-Pians
FOR a community Christmas ceiebra-
ton to include a gigantic gift bear
ing tree and more than 1000 carol
singers, were officially undertaken
with the permanent organization to-
day of an advisory committee to take
charge of the affair.
Pledges of support already hava
been received from men and woman
IN official and civil life, and the pro-
motors of the big celebration declare
its success is assured
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21
Aerial Patrol Will
Watch Power Wires

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2l-Rob-
ert Fowler an aviator, has signed
contract with a power company to
patrol its lines between Oakland and
Oroville In an aeroplane, and Will
make trips twice weekly.
He began his work Thursday
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-21
Biggest Cat in U. S.
Dead; Weighed 3OLbs

KINGSTON. n Y, Nov 2l-Easter
c. Earring, probably the heaviest cat In
America. died at the Episcopal Rectory
IN West Park. Ulster County, and was
buried In the church ground
He weighed 80 pounds and was r.
years old
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-10-25
HER EXPERIENCE
QUITE EXPENSIVE
Gives Out Some Interesting Fact,
Regarding Her Troubles, and
How She Avoided Fur
Their Expense.

Pineview, Va.-Mrs. Cora Brooks,
of this town, writes as follows: Il
suffered for about three years with
womanly trouble, and was getting
worse and worse all the time
had two good doctors and l was
sent to two good hospitals to be oper-
ated on, but no operating was dore.
All this cost me lots of money. and
I was no better off than before /
started.
Finally I began to take Cardui, the
womans tonic. After taking six bot
ties, the pains are all gone, and feel
like new woman entirely. l am now
able to do all the homework for my.
self husband and five children, with
ease. Before taking Cardui. l was in
bed seven weeks at time. not able
to do anything at all.
l cannot praise Cardui enough for
what it has done for me-"
There are thousands Of women who
have been benefited by taking Cardui,
the woman's tonic. and there are thou
sands who are suffering from some
form of womanly trouble-suffering
for the lack of Cardui.
Are you of this number? If SO,
don't delay. but begin taking Cardui
today. What it has done for so many
others, it should surely do for you.
At your drug store.
R-WxK- 10. CHATTANOOGA Medicine Co.
Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chattanooga. Tenn. for
Stsefal Instrncfions on your and 64page book,
Home Treatment for Women" sent in plain
wrapper. Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-10-25

ence knew about her husbands con-
dition and sympathized with her. be-
ing aware Of how attached to each
other they were. Yet she was per-
mitted to go on with her act
In the absence Of her husband, the
original act had to be abandoned, and
Miss Bayes called upon the audience
to name any song they might like her
to sing. Some one called for popu-
lar melody. Miss Bayes hesitated.
The tears gathered in her eyes.
Il can't sing that without my dar-
ling!" she exclaimed as she bit
her lip.
Another song was called for. Again
the eyes Of Miss Bayes filed with
tears, and they came 50 freely this
time that she had to turn her back
on the audience.
X can't sing that without my dar-
ling, either" she stammered.
It was evident that she was in no
condition to 60 on with her perform
ance. Yet she continued to the end It
seemed cruel to allow her to go on, but
the audience had to be served. Miss
Bayes would no doubt have preferred
to cancel her engagement and remain
by the side Of her sick husband, but
the tyranny Of the audience was not
q thing to be trifled with. They had
come from all parts Of the city to see
Miss Bayes and they must not be
disappointed. 1t is one Of the unpleas-
ant duties Of managers to enforce this
rule.
The point Of this episode is some
what weakened by later events, includ-
ing the separation OF Nora Bayes and
her husband, but the fact remains
that the incident Is q good illustration
Of what actors and actresses have to
go through to serve the tyrant
known as the public.
Laurette Taylor, who has scored q
success in Peg O. My Heart" was the
victim Of an odd experience when she
was appearing at the Maxine Elliott
theater in THE Bird Of Paradise"
One evening, q little while before the
rise OF the curtain. she received q
nate warning her that she had only
fve weeks to live. It was signed
with skull and crossbones. Miss
Taylor was alarmed By the tone Of
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-10-25
VINO Am II

Last year l did not want to en-
barass my best girl to make her pro-
pose to me, so asked her to be my
wife, and she said: Il would rather
be excused" and l like an idiot ex-
cused her. But l got even with the
girl. l married her mother. Then my
father married the girl. Now, don't
know who l am.
When / married the girls mother.
the girl became my daughter, and
when my father married my daughter
he is my son. When my father mar
ried my daughter she was my moth
err If my father is my son. and my
daughter is my mother. who in thun-
der am L? My mothers mother
(Which is my wife, must be my grand
mother, and being my grandmother's
husband, am my own grandfather
National Monthly.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-10-25

the note and became hysterical. How
ever, she received her cue and orac,
ing herself she made her way to the
stage.
In the first act of this play MISS
Taylor had little speech In when
she said: why should l be prin-
cess? l want to live. to swim. to run.
to play; l want to live, live, live!
Miss Taylor remembered the note she
had received threatening her life. She
became terrified again and her speech
emphasizing her wish to live became
SO hysterical that it was necessary for
her to rush off the stage. The man
ager came out promptly. and, not
knowing what explanation to give,
said that Miss Taylor had been seized
with an attack OF ptomAine poison
ing.
After some delay the performance
was continued. In the last act Miss
Taylor was to climb up mountain
and Jump into a burning pit. When
she reached the top Of the incline on
this occasion she was once more over
come by the terror Of impending
death, and ran back in full view OF
the audience.
For more than a fortnight Miss Tay-
lor was In a nervous condition. One
evening during the play man arose
to take of his overcoat. Miss Taylor.
thinking it might be the writer of the
mysterious note, screamed. On an
other occasion a small ball rolling
onto the stage from behind the wings
set her in a panic.
Nine. Frances Aida was attacked
with appendicitis several seasons ago
during q performance Of "Othello."
She was seized in the first act, but
went through the entire performance
bravely. When the curtain went down
on the last act she was rushed to the
hospital and an operation was per-
formed without delay.
Whatever terrors such contingent
cies have for most actors and actress
es they seem to Margaret Hing
ton only trifles compared with
greater problem which public
performers have to face. She un-
derrates the Inconvenience of physical
disability and emphasizes the danger
of temporary spiritual or mental un-
fitness. There Is q great source Of
danger to the artist and to dramatic
art, she thinks, in the common prac-
tice of allowing stars to play a single
role eight times q week and for as
many performances as the public will
patronize, without considering wheth-
er the actor or actress Is In the mood
or condition to offer the public the
best that is In her.
This practice "of working a single
play and a single actor to death" Is
one of the dangers threatening the life
Of the American theater. she insists.
This condition can be improved only
by training spoiled American audi
ences to the point where they will
be prepared to see q star role inter-
rupted by any good artist, whether
named on the program or not.