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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
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2 BITS OF PIONEER HISTORY.
o BY Jean McNaughton Stevens.
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My first item notes the coming of
Chas. E. Gregory to Minot, and speaks
of him as an able attorney and land
man, whose coming will bring others.
All true! The writer of this column
we'll remembers one fine deed of Mr..
Gregory's, when in the fall of '94, he
had missed the Republican nomina-
ton for Attorney General, and he
turned to and helped elect his rival,
John Cowan, long Judge of the Second
District; then both men came down
to Towner, at their own expense, to
defend poor, discharged soldier, a
negro, who had narrowly escaped
lynching, but who was acquitted with
their able defense. Afterwards Mr..
Gregory went from Minot to Dickin-
son, where he was practicing law ably,
when last heard from.
Judge Cowan is still practicing law
in Devils Lake. The same issue Of
the Leader records Attorney Morgan
of Devils Lake meeting Attorney Lon
ergan of Minot on case When the
Territory became a State the Second
Judicial District elected David E.
Morgan as the First Judge, and re-
elected him until he was made a Judge
(of the Supreme Court of the State,
which chair he filled until his death
in 1912, mourned and lamented by all
who knew him, for to know him was
to love him. This will be vouched for
by Attorney Jim Johnson, County
Judge William Murray, and many
other old friends in Minot and Ward
county.
This weeks issue averred that 4 Cal
leo Ball was great success and that
the ladies looked charming in their
simple gowns. When did Minot folks
ever look otherwise.
Colonel Plummer is quoted rs boost
ing for division in the Aberdeen Pho
neer. The Bismarck Tribune then
says the genial Colonel knows Z good
thing when he sees it, but the Leader
adds in a low tone "When it is in a
small glass" This was too true, alas,
but the able and eloquent Colonel lived
to see division Of the territory carried
out in North and South Dakota. He
was the first to head the Land Office
in Minot, and he lived, later on, to
turn down his glass and enjoy a happy
old age with his daughter in Maine.
Now he rests in peace.
Now Minot records that the rail-
road is completed hundred miles
west, and she must depend on her
own resources, which she AYERS she is
quite able to do. Surely she has
abundantly proven that.
| j. p. O'Hara and partner have Just
completed neat little hotel on cor
ner Of Main street. How many MEM
cries that name recalls of the A. r. u.
strike in '94, and the last train that
went thru on April 18th, and only
helped to stop it. The next train, 8
weeks later, was guarded by U. S.
jmarshals, and only carried mail. When
4 Jim Hill blacklisted some Of the busy
boys Of that day, the County elected
/ O'Hara sheriff, and well he served!
The cells were behind his sitting
room, but have long been remodelled
into Offices, and a well-kept gaol is
on the north. Surely Ward Co. has
4 been well served by it's sheriffs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

Sure, let's turn the city over to the
l. w. VS. and let them interpret our
laws to suit their convenience. Let
them set up their soap boxes on our
main thorofares and then we'll have
"free traffic" in the alleys, perhaps.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

LeSueur argues that it will be nee
essary to elect the Socialist ticket in
order to forever quiet the I. w. w.
disturbance. Elect the ticket and you
only help to drive the wedge that will
give the l. w. WIS more power. Every
I. w. w. local in the United States is
awaiting anxiously the returns of
next Saturdays election.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

When LeSueur was president of the
commission few years ago, he re-
signed because he was unable to run
the affairs of the city alone. What's
to hinder him doing the same thing
again, piling up more expense for the
city with another election?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

If the Socialists win Saturdays
election, we'd not be surprised to see
the l. w. WIS so numerous in Minot
that our citizens would have to in
vest in flying machines in order to
pass up and down the main thorofares.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

poor in the goods Of this world, but
rich in the contentment derived by
following the teachings of the Golden
Rule.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

have left one full-blood Jersey
boar for sale and IL eligible to record
sows. They are all the best to be had
and can be seen ut my farm south Of
Des Laos. Twill make the price right
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

Congressman Young recently intro
duced bill providing for a federal
judicial district in western North Da-
kota. Owing to the political complex
ion of Congress, such a bill would
stand a better chance of becoming a
law if introduced by democrat. In
case the bill does pass, Minot is like
ly to become the headquarters of the
district and rumor has it that ex-gov-
ernor Burke might be the judge. At
any rate, good places would be provid-
ed for ten of the faithful democrats
and there are always those who need
jobs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
No use kicking about the fashions

No use kicking about the fashions
because no matter how ridiculous,
they come and 60 like summer rain
and winter SHOWS. But it does seem
queer that our good sisters will wear
skirts SO peculiar that it is awkward
to get into car or run from a fire.
Clothes ought to be comfortable.
Same rule for men. Trousers skin
tight are threatened, but only handles
will wear them. Bank presidents and
retired farmers will continue the loose
old style. If people would refuse to
follow these Paris scare-crows, tail
ors and milliners would not import
them.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
CRIMINAL ASSAULT
CASE Being TRIED
BRENT AND PRESLEY PLEAD
GUILTY TO BURGLARY WHEN
ARRAloNED TODAY.

The trial of Claude Jones. a negro,
under indictment for attempted crimi-
nal assault was taken up when the cir
cult court reconvened this afternoon
and is now in progress with District
Attorney Hall and County Attorney
Hill prosecuting and Duncan Draughn
defending.
State vs. Charlie Currie, charged
with assault and battery, tried this
morning, went to the jury at noon and
shortly thereafter verdict of guilty
was returned.
Eugene Brent and Harris Presley
indicted for burglary were arraigned
this morning and both plead guilty.
Lula Trotter, a negro woman, tried
in the city court some time ago fol
profanity, appealed to circuit court
tried during the present term, was
found guilty and fined IS and cost, has
through her attorney J. E. Davis, takeI
an appeal to the supreme court.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
Zelaya Would Return
To Barcelona, Spain

Washington, Dec. 2-The interna-
tional tangle over the presence in the
United States of Jose Santos Zelaya,
former president of Nicaragua, appar-
emily was solved last night by Zelsya
agreeing to return to Barcelona, Spain,
from whence he came to New York a
month ago. This agreement came as
the result of day of conferences at
the State Department between Solici-
tor Folk and counsel for both Zelaya
and the Nicaraguan Government.
In promising to leave the country
Zelaya stipulated that he should have
ample time to transact some important
business matters. Speaking with ais
counsel, Cory M. Stadden. over the
long-distance telephone from New
York, Zelaya said the next boat from
New York for Barcelona did not sal
until Dec. IL, and that he thought he
could finish his business in that time
State Department officials insis1
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
Knapp Agricultural Day
To Be Celebrated Dec. 10

Jackson, Miss, Dec. Knapp Ag-
ricultural Day will be celebrated in
Mississippi on December 10, and the
rural schools are now preparing to
render an appropriate program on
that date.
State Superintendent Of Education
]. N. Powers and W. H. Smith, super
visor of rural schools in this state, are
chairmen of the committees in Missis-
sippi of the Peabody Memorial, and
have decided that December 10 is the
best day for the celebration of Knapp
Agricultural Day.
The Peabody College Bulletin, re
Gently issued, contains many valuable
suggestions regarding appropriate
programs for the celebration in tn,
schools. The suggested program TO
use is as follows:
/. Songs, by audience.
2. How the Bible teaches agricu
ture, and prayer, by an invited mir
lister.
8. How Dr. Seaman A. Knapp pre-
) pared himself for great service, by
} boy,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
twelve DROWNED
BY creek rise
MEMBERS OF ONE FAMILY WERE
CAUGHT WHILE ASLEEP AND
PERISH AT BELToN TEX.
by Associated PreSS.)

Bolton, Tex, Dec. 2.-Twelve are
reported drowned in thirty foot rise
of Nolan creek early today. The
creek runs through the center of the
town. Mrs. w. G. Polk and four chill
dren are reported caught while asleep
and perished. Five fatalities, man,
his wife and three children, were re-
ported in another family. An uniden-
titled camper is said to be drowned
At Temple, Texas, an unidentified man
was standing on bridge when it was
swept away. He was seen to fall
into the water and is listed as dead.
The water receded rapidly and dan
ger passed soon after daylight. The
rise came very quickly and caught
sleeping persons unawares. The
flood was general over Bell county
but it is believed the death list will
not be above that first reported.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02

that when the deposed dictator de-
parts he go direct to Barcelona, and
that in the interim he enter into no
political intrigues involving Nicaragua.
This arrangement proved agreeable to
Charles A. Douglas, counsel for the
Nicaraguan Government.
Acting upon Mr.. Douglass advice.
General Chamorro, Nicaraguan minis
ter last night cabled the Nicaraguan
Foreign Office suggesting the cancella.
tion of that governments request, now
in the mails, for the extradition OF
the former president for trial for the
alleged murder of two of his country
men at Masaya in April, 1901.
Zelaya from the outset has main
tanned that the offenses ALLEGED
against him were political and tha
upon hearing he could prove that thu
two alleged murders charged agains
him were committed without hi
knowledge.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
PEARL IS POTTED
PLANT PURLOlNER
NEGREes WITH "cUlTuREp"
TASTES CONVICTED OF LIFT.
ING LARGE FERN.

That petty thievery has its refine
ments was illustrated when Pearl
Brown-neither pearl nor brown-was
tried before Mayor Batson this morn
ing on charge of having in her pos
session a handsome jardiniere con-
tanning large fern the property of
Mrs. VIM. Griffin.
Several ladies on Williams street
had been missing flowers and pot
plants recently and after large
geranium was stolen from Mrs. Hulett
DR.. Hulett and officer Ethridge started
out to search for the plant, and in
the search DR.. Hulett discovered
"Pearly" trying to hide a large ferr
which proved to be one lost by Mrs
Griffin.
Upon being arraigned the woman
plead not guilty but after the hearing
she was fined $3.50 and cost.
w. L. Jordan plead guilty to
charge Of drunk and was fined $2.5
and court costs.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02

4. What DR.. Knapp taught, quota
tions by class Of pupils.
5. Song or recitation.
6. How the demonstration work
was organized and conducted, by a
demonstration agent or other leading
citizen.
Z. How DR.. Knapp's work helped
this community, this state and the
South, by three boys.
8. How grew my crop, by a Corn
Club boy.
9. What did with my vegetables
and fruits, by three girls.
10. The strength, beauty and truth
of nature; selections from the grea
poets and lovers of the country, by /,
class of pupils.
IL. The best farm crops for thi
community, and why, by several pr
pills; display and Judging of product
in school exhibit.
II. How to express our appreci,
ton of DR.. Knapp's great services an
perpetuate his influence; collectin
contributions, pledges.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
IN ANNUAL SESSION

New York, Dec. 2-Hundreds of emf
nent engineers and designers of ma
chinery have gathered in this city
from all parts of the country to at
tend the annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Society of Mechanical Engineers,
the sessions of which are to continue
through the remainder of the week at
the Engineering Societies Building.
Gas power, fire protection, machine
shop practice and the manufacture of
cement are mong the leading subjects
slated for discussion.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
WILL MANUFACTURE
BROOMS AT BEAUMONT
Special to The Neips.

Special to the Netc8.
New Augusta, Miss, Dec. "A COM
pany has organized at Beaumont in
Perry county to manufacture brooms.
The company does not expect to in
corporate, but do business as a part
nership, with DR.. E. ]. Mathis, presi-
dent; ]. H. Overstreet, treasurer; j. E.
Swenson, secretary; and L. H. Cole.
an experienced maker of brooms, gen.
eral manager. The stock is already
bought, and their goods will be on the
market in a few days.
E. E. Mccoy, chancery clerk of Perry
county, rendered his resignation to the
board of supervisors today. Mr.. Mccoy
assigns as reasons for his resignation
that his health is not sufficient to beal
J the labor incident to the office.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
POLICE KILL ONE
and iNJURE Three
TO STOP ICE WAGON AT
INDIANAPOLIS.
(By Associated PreSs.)

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 2.-Police,
protecting an ice wagon from the vio-
lence of striking teamsters, fired into
crowd that attempted to stop the
wagon and killed negro boy and
wounded three men, one probably
fatally. The officers were taken to
the police station, but it was said they
would be released as soon as they
make statements.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
FATE Of RALPH
LOPEZ UNKNOWN
OFFICERS CONTINUE TO POUR
DEADLY FUMES INTO MINE TO
SMOKE HIM OUT.
(By Associated Press.)

Bingham, Utah, Dec. 2.-The fate of
Ralph Lopez, who Stayed six men, re-
manned a question that only the open
ing of the bulk heads and search of
the blocked mine where he took ref
uge will answer. In an effort to kill
or smoke him out officers continued
to pour deadly fumes into the mine
opening. Wet gun powder is used
with sulphur for smudges. Failure oi
the resourceful Mexican to make 9
dash for liberty led many to believe
he has found a place in the mine
where gases will not penetrate.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
PERILs THAT BEsET A PRINTER

When one remembers, says an ex-
change, that in an ordinary column
there are 10000 pieces of type, that
there are seven wrong positions each
letter may be put in and there
are 10000 chances to make errors, be-
sides millions of chances for transposi-
tions, he will not be too critical. In the
sentence, "To be or not to be-" by
transposition alone it is possible to
make 2,759,O22 errors. So you see the
perils that beset a printer.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
DORA MURFF IS
FOUND GUILTY
CROWLEY GIRL CONVICTED OF
MANSLAUGHTER-DUvALL
GUILTY OF MURDER.
(By Associated PreSs.)

Crowley, La, Dec. 2.-Dora Murff
was convicted of manslaughter, her
step-father, James S. Duvall, of muir
der without capital punishment, and
Allie Duvall, the girls half brother,
was freed. They were Jointly charged
with numbering ]. M. Delhaye, Dora's
sweetheart.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
Brings SUIT FOR
$4,000 DAMAGES

Claiming $4,000 damages, suit has
been filed in the Forrest County Cir
cult court in behalf of Mrs. A. l..
Wadsworth against the Stevens Broth
ers for injuries alleged to have been
received when the plaintiff was struck
several weeks ago by swinging sign
as she was passing in front Of the sec
tion of the Stevens block formerly
occupied by the Cunningham Transfer
Company.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
ACCUSED OF SLAYING HUSBAND

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 2.-The case of
Mrs. Emily c. Roberts, charged with
murder in the second degree, was call
ed in court today for trial Mrs. Rob-
erts shot and killed her husband, Will
liam P. Roberts, at their home in this
city last March. For some time the
couple had lived apart. The tragedy
followed few hours after they had
been reconciled.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
PRESIDENT WILSON READS
MESSAGE TO new congress
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. FORMER POLICE CAPTAIN .
. INDICTED FOR BRIBERY. .
(By Associated Press.)

= New York, Dec. 2.-Dominick =
= Riley, formerly police captain, =
= was Indicted for bribery in con- =
= nection with the alleged conspir- =
= acy between the police and wire =
= tappers. Riley was charged with =
= accepting $1,000 to protect the =
= swindlers from the police. =
800 = 90 80 . Z
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
WILL CARRY DONATIONS
TO ORPHANS HOMES

The Gulf & Ship Island Railroad Co.
will run a free car in charge of an at
tendant from Gulfport to Jackson
Thursday, December 4, to carry
supplies of any kind to either the Bap-
tist or Methodist Orphans Homes at
Jackson. Donations from Hattiesburg
should be sent to the G. & S. I. freight
depot before 5 p m. Wednesday,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
RELATIVE OF TEDDY
GIVEN A JAIL TERM

New York. Dec. 2.-violators of the
automobile speed laws jammed police
courts Monday. Nearly 500 of them
had been summoned. Fines averaging
$50 were imposed. Three thus fined
were young women.
Theodore Roosevelt Pell, relative
Of Theodore Roosevelt, was fined $25
with the alternative of spending a day
| in jail.
Then l will go to JAIL said Pell.
Il know I will have plenty of company
| there"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02

H>H>~>~>><>>>> 4
. RODE WITH CHURCHILL
. SATURDAY, KILLED TODAY. I

. East Church, England, Dec. Q. .
. Captain Wildman Lushington, .
= commander Of the British naval =
= flying corps, who Saturday had =
. as passenger Winston Spencer =
= Churchill, first lord of the ad- =
. miralty, was killed in fall to- =
. day. Z
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
REBELS MAKE HAsrv pREpAaA-
rioNs TO OCCUPY CAPITAL
or CHIHUAHUA.
RATHER THAN sTARVf
FEDERALs QUIT CITY
Conditions There Said to Make Life
Observation-Disclosures supply Cut OFF
and Food Exhausted Civilians are
Walking to United States.
(Bv Associated Press.l J

Juarez, Dec. 1--WE will be shoot
ing at the rampants of Mexico City
within month";" said Gen. Villa to-
day. Hasty preparations are under
way here to occupy Chihuahua City,
reported vacated by the Federals. villa
says he will march to Mexico City.
''The mob in Mexico City could oust
Huerta in day. he added.
Rather than endure starvation, the
Federal troops have evacuated Chihua-
hua City, according to advices receiv-
ed by General Francisco Villa, the
rebel leader. The evacuation leaves
the city open to possession by the
rebels. The town was invested by
rebel troops weeks ago.
The reports received by Villa states.
that Salvador Mercado, military gov
ernor of the state, with 1000 Federal
troops, had left on foot for Ojinaga, on
J the United States border near Maria.
} Tex; that Generals Jose Ynes Salazar
and Pascual Orozco, with more than
1000 Federals, had retreated to the
mountains west of the city, and that
hundreds of civilians, including wom-
en- and children, who were on the verge
of starvation, had been started out to
u walk to the United States border.
Besides being the capital of the
state Chihuahua, with population Of
$4,000, is the second city of northern
Mexico. Neither in the Madero revo
luton nor in the present uprising has
Chihuahua been taken from the Fed
r ing positions for sharpshooters and
machine guns, afforded by the cathed
raj and public buildings, heretofore
had presented formidable barrier tt
invaders. Had the rebels reached the
n city and the Federals resisted it was
in believed fight in the city would re
6 suit in great loss of life and property
n. Conditions in the city were said tt
t. be such that life was no longer en-
a. durable. The Spanish viaduct which
e conveyed water from the mountains
lie. was reported to have been destroye,
n and the food supply exhausted.
5v Civil Governor Named.
he General Villa last night telegrar
details of the evacuation to &c
Carranza at Hermosillo, Stair
proposed advance of the rebel.
ward to Mexico City now wou
- pedited. The possession of CI
City, he said, would make
ritory of the country straigh'
= to zacatecas. and operations
gin about that city and at
lientes. ...a....
General Villa said Federico Moye,
prominent merchant, had been name
. civil governor of chihuahua state, h
n selection being based Oh the belief tn
he would be acceptable to the rebels.
"The report of the capitulation
chihuahua Is authentic" said Will
ota- ''It came to me in an official dispat
which said the city was evacuated
Sunday. A rebel courier at once g
ork out and rode 130 miles northwal
a where he met the rebel advance guar
ling This was point called villa AL
mada, where we have established te
graph communication. have tral
49,. mitted the details to General Carran
the head of the revolution.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
THE MARKETS.
(By Associated Press.)

New Orleans, Dec. 2.-Cotton
steady, five to six up.
Chicago, Dec. 2.-Wheat closed
steady, eighth to quarter up. Pro
visions five to fifteen higher.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02
WILSON MAY Spend
HOLIDAYS in TEXAS
(By Associated PresS.)

(By 4SSOCt0t6d Pf6SS.)
Washington, Dec. 2.-President Will
son is considering a place near Corpus
Christi, Texas, to spend the Christmas
holiday. If Congress remains in ses-
sion, however, he may not take the
trip.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-02

THE WEATHER.

Observation-Disclosures tonight
and Wednesday; probably local
, rains.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-01-30
TWO OF
PLACES FILLED
REPORTED WILSON WILL NAME
GARDNER OF MAINE MD
NORRIS OF MONTANA FOR
HIS FAMILY.

Washington, ID. c. Although Gov.
WILSON'S mind is still opcn it was
learned from a source close to the
prcsident-clcct that two of the cab
met places arc as good as filled. They
are:
For Secretary Of Agriculture
Senator Obadiah Gardner of Maine.
For Secretary of the Interior
EX-Gov. Edwin l.. Norris of Mon
tana.
Senator Gardner has denied that
he was a candidate, but that was be-
fore the Senatorial fight in his own
Since his defeat by Burleish he
has seen Gov. Wilson, and democrats
in this city close to the president
elect assert that GOV. Wilson has
questioned a number of party lead
ers about him, and has decided to
appoint him.
EX-Gov. Norris of Montana is ont
of the five men mentioned by the
Western democratic Senators as ac-
cCptable to them as Secretary of tho
Interior. They desire particularly 3
Western man. not simply a man from
the Middle West. The choice of Nor
ris. il is pointed out. because of III,
locality of his state, Will head of
10 some extent at leaIt the opposition
of Middle Western Senators.