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Arizona republican., 1915-11-27

thing to hold a human life on the brink of eternity and be required by man made law to grant clemency or deny mercy. It is, moreover, as Il contend, a responsibility so appalling and so conrovertive of Divine au- thority as not to be justly imposed upon any civil officer.
 For the reason that your honorable board now confronts the almost inn mediate necessity of assuming this serious responsibility of so decreeine with irrevocable finality either elem ency or death for the condemned men in the Arizona state prison. l feel that there is justly due you the admoni- ton that, so far as l am concerned. and insofar as my knowledge extends. your decision on these capital cases will be final, immutable and not sub ject to modification by any earthly agency or tribunal. If you decree death, it means death. If. on the contrary, you extend mercy. that most divine attribute, on the exercise of which even the most upright human being must eventually rest his hope of eternal salvation. you will be act ing, as you know, fully within your legal and moral rights.
 Even though the responsibility which confronts you is both loathsome and repugnant, I, as governor, would nevertheless, in view of it's public i'm port, willingly share it with you as my conscience and judgment might commend, were it not for the fact that legislative enactment 1 int court of Arizona, expressly for bids that the governor, except for the performance of a purely perfunctory. clerical duty, should participate in the matter of reprieving or committing in any measure not reserved to a citizen unincumbered with the duties of public office. 1t must. therefore. suf- flee for me to advise you, as in the preceding paragraphs, that nOtwith standing the expressions of the public press, the singular developments sus pending these death sentences in the past, or such falsely bidden hope as may have become implanted in the minds of these hapless condemned men, the final determination of this tragic public issue rests wholly and conclusively with your honorable board. That, in the discharge of your present responsibility, your own indi- vidual cOnsciences and Judgment may guide you wisely and with justice is my heartfelt hope.
 Craving your indulgence for the contents of this letter, and assuring you that my only purpose in so ad dressing you is to discharge what deem to be- in this connection, my last solemn duty to the condemned prison CTS, your honorable board and the young state of Arizona, which, thus far. has had a record unstained by the taking of human life under the hyPocritical mantle of judicial law, am,
 Most respectfully and sincerely yours,
 (Signed) GEO. W. r. HUNT,
 Governor of Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-27

imOus opinion that the information contained in the said letter and in section f141 of the penal code of the state of Arizona contains nothing that in its opinion justifies it in in terfering with the sentence of the court in the case of William Faltin or in resembling in any manner the action taken by the board on the ap- plication of said Faltin at it's meet ing held at the state prison in Flor ence on November the 12th. 1915.
 Therefore, be it resolved that Chairman Trott immediately notify Robert B. Sims. superintendent of the Arizona state prison, that the board finds nothing in the above mentioned letter of Superintendent Sims or in paragraph 1I41. Penal Code, Revised Statutes of the state of Arizona. that would justify it in recommending clemency to George w P. Hunt, governor of Arizona. in be- half of the said William Faltin, or in interfering with the mandate of the court in his case.
 Robert E. Sims.
 Superintendent of the Arizona
 State Prison.
 Dear. Sir:
 Acting under the instruction of the board. I have the honor to submit 70 you for consideration, the above reso- ution. which is a true copy of a resolution which was adopted by the board of pardons and paroles at it's
Arizona republican., 1915-11-27
Governor Claims No Re- spOnsibility; Discusses Jones Actions, but He Believes Attorney General Is Sincere

When informed yesterday after noon of the action taken in the case ot the condemned Faltin, Governor Hunt made the following comment:
 T am very glad to hear that Stu perintendent Sims has given this miserable man another chance for his life by refusing to execute him. fol- lowing the filing of a certificate by two reputable physicians alleging that the man is insane. 1 would have done exactly the same thing had I been in MT. Sims place. And had the power of committing the sentence Of condemned man not been taken away from me 1 would at once change his sentence to life imprisonment.
 Despite the fact that the superior court and the supreme courts of the state and of the United States had handed down decisions unfaVOrahle to Faltin, it is my belief that this cer- tificate alleging insanity will offset all decrees which might be handed down from any of the courts in the country, and Superintendent Sims has shown great wisdom in refusing to hang this man, and also in his re- fusal to pay any particular attention 10 the wild speeches and threats of bilOSe WHO nave Deetl so aINlOIS 10 see the man executed.
 There has been some talk of late that the warden would refuse to hang Faltin because he knew of my aver sicn to capital punishment and, being an appOintee of mine. would consider il to his interest to carry out my wishes in the matter. and decline to put the man to death. Let me say that nothing could be farther from the truth. All appointees have placed in the various offices through out the state, have been placed there with the understanding that they use their own judgment in carrying on the affairs of their respective of fices, and not to consider my views, and in this case, the superintendent of the penitentiary is only acting on his own accord. and not because he might fear being put out of office should he take course which might not meet with my approval.
 And they say that Mir. Sims is false to the oath of office in which he promised to uphold the laws of the state of Arizona. Well. for the sake of argument, supposing that he is not living up to his oath-is that
Arizona republican., 1915-11-27
SIMS HEARS FALTIN
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The death watch was kept on him until after the hour of execution had passed. It was reported that he slept well the night before, and was never more calm and possessed than now. His sanity never seemed in question, when he spoke about his treatment by the newspapers!
 Early in the morning, he asked the guard to allow him to be taken out at once and be made ready for the hanging, but was told to wait awhile. No steps were then taken.
 According to Jones, Sims is con- ducting himself illegally. The law re- guires in this case that the county attorney be informed that the con demned man shows signs of insanity, and the court is then to impanel a jury to pass on the sanity of the subject. This had not been done up to the hour the execution was to have been held, thus, according to Jones' he had nothing to do but to go ahead with the hanging. Sims, in an inter view. denied all this and claimed he notified Attorney Richardson of Pinal county this morning, and had attempt ed to do this the day before. He also notified Judge Baughn.
 All the prison officials expressed their absolute belief that Falrin is in sane He has been in the habit of giving vent to unseemly outbursts of mirth. laughing long and hard at the idea of being hanged. Today, he was in a more chastened mood, and ap- peared to realize that something not to his benefit was in the air.
 Some question had been raised as to his nationality. He is of German extraction but whether or not he is still a German citizen he refuses to divulgc. It is possible the subject will be taken up with German authorities later.
 Sims has been very determined, all day, that he would not permit the execution to take place. He did say though. that up to the time he got the affidavit of the physicians he was pretty sure Faltin would swing.
 Jones stated today that as soon as it was evident that Sims would not comply with the law, contempt pro- ceedings would start against the war den. Subsequent to that, he would be made defendant to criminal proceed ngs Sims was notified of this, but was not scared in the least.
 Seemingly, Sims had not much faith in Jones threats, and is content as he says, ito do his duty and take the tant in Phoenix, Leslie Hardy, was preparing the papers 10 be filed as soon as thing had come to a climax.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-27
APRO-POE

The landladv of a well known board ing house always made a point of asking departing guests to write some thing in her visitors book She was very proud of it-of some of the people whose names were in the volume, and the nice things they said.
 But there's one thing l can't under stand the lady confided to a friend, and that is what an American gentle man put in the book after stopping here. People always smile when they tread it.
 What was it 2" queried the other
 He only wrote the words 'Quoth the raVenH Tit Bits.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-27
Respectfully. FRANK P. TROTT.
THE MODERN VILLAGE ORACLE

The modern village oracle is a young man who wears a plush hat dresses in better taste and has more excitement in his life than the average city man, brides himself on being right up to the minute on such cul- tural details as September Morn. the Real Cause of tho Greek Kings Ill., ness. Near-Silk Hosiery. and the ApOcryphal Savings of the Rev. Billy Sunday. - From "A Disappearing Bridegroom bv George Weston in the Saturday Evening Post
Arizona republican., 1915-11-27
PARDON BOARD
 FAILS TO SEE SIMS LOOPHOLE
In Official Communication, Board Tells Warden It Cannot Find Anything in Medicos' Findings to Halt Execution
Especial to The Republican1

FLORENCE. Nov. 26.-ShortIy after arriving at the state prison yesterday morning, the board of par dons and parol, went into executive session. After having conferred for about an hour, Chairman Trott emerged from the office and went to Superintendent sims private of flee, where he presented him with
Arizona republican., 1915-11-27

the following communication:
 Whereas, the board of pardons and paroles, while in due session today. at the state prison in Florence. had presented to it for consideration the following communication:
 Arizona State Prison,
 Florence, Ariz., Nov. 23, 1915. Mir. Frank P. T'-ott, Chairman, and Wiley E. Jones and c. o. Case, Members Board of Pardons and Paroles.
 Gentlemen:
 beg to advise you that on this day was filed with me the report of Drs. O. E. Plath and w. c. RandelI stating that, in their opinion, William Faltin, sentenced to be executed on November 26th, 1915, is insane. also the affidavits of C. c. Werner and Frank McCabe to the effect that Faltin is insane, and from such eVi- dence so submitted to me, beg to call your attention, in pursuance of section 1141, Penal Code. Revised Statutes, state of Arizona, to the fact that William FaItin has become in sane.
 Yours very truly, (Signed) R. B. SIMS,
 Superintendent. And whereas. after carefully con- sidering the above communication and comparing the same with section 1141 of the Penal Code of the state of Arizona. the board is of the unan-
Arizona republican., 1915-11-27
meeting today-November the 2sth.

meeting tOday-November the 26th. 1915.
 Respectfully,
 FRANK P. TROTT.
 Chairman. In commenting on the action of the board Chairman Trott stated the board had insofar as it could see its way clear, followed the letter of the law. and in refusing 10 take action in the case was doing it's duty In referring to the action to be taken by Attorney General Jones against MT. Sims. he said that was a matter between the two men. and the board. as a body has nothing to do with it.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-02-05
Local BreDitieS

Mrs. Brandon of G~lentana, was in
the city the fore part of the week
visiting friends.
E. L. Olson, the contractor of Pop
lar was a business visitor in the city
the first Of the week.
Carl Tegnell made a trip to Havre,
and Chinook the first of the week on
court matters.
Attorney T. w. Greer of Plenty
wood was in the city on legal business
the fore part of of the week.
Guy Hibbs of Havre, was in the
city the fore part of the week on
business.
Miss Myrtle Jones is back at her
old position as s~tenographer for the
Commercial Club after an illness of
several weeks.
Thomas H. Markle purchased an in
terest in the Carr Barber Shop this
week. Mr.. Carr still retains the man.
agement.
Miss VERNE Boleke will give private
daydancing lessons to ladies every
Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Ad-
mission so cents. 39tf
About three inches of snow fell on
Wednesday which will be of much
benefit to the farmers. Sleighing
is excellent now and it looks as though
the snow would stay or for a while.
Fire Adjustor Henderson of Butte
was in the city this week to adjust
the fire loss of Silas Jackline, whose
residence was damaged by fire a short
time ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Phelps Of Glen
tana were in the city over Sunday.
Mr. Phelps is getting ready to haul
lumber to the new town of Baylor as
soon as the roads improve for his
building there.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-02-05

year the state has been divided into
from each district will be allowed to
play at Bozeman. The Fort Benton,
Havre, Chinook and Glasgow High
Schools r in the Northeastern dis
trict. Havre has won one game from
Glasgow, so if the Glasgow boys do
not win on Friday February 18th, the
Havre team will have eliminated Glas-
gov from the championship. The boys
need all the support and patronage
the citizens can given because the ex-
penses Of the Havre team in coming
to Glasgow must be paid by the local
athletic association. Students will be
given an opportunity to sell tickets
for the game and every citizen should
buy at least one ticket whether he can
attend the game or not. The price
of tickets to the Havre game will be
so cents.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-02-05
NeUS in
0ndAb0ut
TOUn'

Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Atwood OF
Saco were in the city visiting friends
Saturday.
Miss Irene Murphy, Superintendent
of Schools in Sheridan county was in
the city the fore part of the week.
B. M. Phillips of Malta was in the
city Wednesday looking after business
interests here.
J. I. Lebert made a trip to Minot
Sunday with his son Carol, who was
to have his eyes treated.
We are in receipt of a card from
Sam Grossman from Chicago. From
Chicago he will go to Detroit to visit
the automobile factories and get lin
ed up for this years business.
r. L. Cornwell was in from his
ranch on Buggy Creek the first of the
week to look after business matters
Jesse Hoke of Vandalia was in the
Guy tuC llTSC VI IIlc WCch CIdlISdCtlIlE
business.
Roy Black, one of Hinsdale's prom
inent ranchers was in the city the first
of the week on business.
Attorney Howard M. Lewis of Plen.
tywood was in the city the fore part
of the week on professional business
County Commissioners Peter A
West, Carl J. Anderson and G. w
Baylor came in from their farms Sun
day. Mr.. Anderson states that the
snow had retarded travel in the north
country and in many places it is diff
ficult to get through rel with a team
John L. Howe, of Minot, Vice-Presi.
dent of the PJiper-Howe Lumber Co.
was in the city Wednesday and Thurs
day. He was we'll pleased with condi'
tions here and was very optimistic
over the business outlook for the com
ing year.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-02-05
PLAY HAVRE

On Friday evening, February 18th,
the Havre High School Boys will play
the Glasgow High School team at the
Gibson Opera House. The game will
begin promptly at eight o'clock so as
not to delay the regular Friday night
dance. The Havre team has made
an exceptional record, having won ev-
cry game they have played this sea-
son. The High School teams from
Chinook, Fort Benton, and Kalispell,
have been badly defeated by Havre,
so the Glasgow boys are preparing
for a fast game.
In previous years the Agricultural
College has invited each team accred-
tied high school to send a team to the
districts and only the champion team
state tournament at Bozeman, but this
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-02-05
INDIANS GIVE BLANKETS

Miss Sara Wadsworth and Miss
Lydia King of Auburn, N. Y, while
enroute for the East stopped over at
Poplar for a day and while there were
presented with three very handsome
Indian blankets, and bead articles. A
committee of Indians headed by Rufus
Kicker, a full blooded Souix, met the
ladies in the drawing room of the
Gateway Hotel and made the presen-
tation. They n made glad in the
thought that the eastern white wom-
en- were to carry back with them
from the old Indian story land some
token of the Indians respect and es.
TEEN for the Rev. L. J. Christler
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-02-05

whom Miss Wadsworth and Miss King
have been visiting since December.
The ladies were very much pleased
over their reception at Poplar. On
Wednesday evening Miss Wadsworth
and Miss King with Rev. and Mrs.
L. j. Christler e the guests at
a dinner party of Nh. and Mrs. J.. C..
Gregory
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-02-05
ORDERS FOR 1000 FIELD
COOKING RANGES.

st. Louis, Feb. 3.-An order
for 1000 field cooking ranges
at a cost of 100000 is being
filled by a local concern for
one of the European belliger.
ents. The order is to be ready
for shipment within 200 days.
The contract was granted,
officials of the company said,
; on the condition that strict
secrecy be maintained con-
corning the structure of the
ranges.
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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John Johnson are the
proud parents of a baby girl born
Wednesday morning at the Deaconess
Hospital.
They are still packing into the Cole
man House Sundays for dinner. Last
Sunday every seat in the dining room
was taken.
Mrs. Mary Montgomery left Tues
day morning for Havre, where she
will visit for a few days with her
daughter, Mrs. Guy Hibbs.
A new chef arrived at the Coleman
House this. week. We have not learn
ed the name, but we noticed a big
improvement in the meals. Wilson,
take notice.
All members of Company G., M. N.
G. will please take notice that on
Monday night, February 9Th, the COM
pany will held its meeting in the
Beverly Hall on Second Avenue
South. All members are requested to
be present.
L. X. Devlin, Deputy Humane Of
ficer, was in the city today and while
here ordered Margaret Danielson, a
sixteen year old girl from Tampico to
the home of the Good Shepherd in
Helena. Mrs. G. w. Rapp accompani-
ed the girl there.
W. R. Duncan is now staying in
the city and is soliciting orders for a
stereoptican outfit. The views are all
new, some of them being from the
scene of war in Europe. Views Of the
Panama Canal and many other inter-
esting places are also in his collection.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Coleman re-
turned Monday morning from the
Twin Cities where they have been on
a visit. Mr.. Coleman reports condi-
tions improving down there and looks
for a good year in 1915. Mr.. and Mrs.
Coleman expect to leave Sunday for
California, to spend the balance of the
winter.
Rev. VIM. Parker, Baptist Colporter
returned from Whitehall on Tuesday
morning, where he has served as sup
ply for the past three weeks.
The Helping Hand Society of the
Baptist church will meet with Mrs
M. A. Walker on Thursday afternoon
of next week.
Through an oversight during the
rush on press day the article on the
Royal Neighbors dance Friday eve
ming, January 22nd, was omitted. The
dance was both a social and financial
success and the ladies realized a neat
sum for the evenings entertainment
1t was a very enjoyable affair and ev.
eryone present had an excellent time
The Office of Sheriff C. w. Powell is
now in the southeast corner of the
court house, the corner closest to the
Jail. The new offices are much more
suitable for their work as a door has
been cut in the wall of the building
SO the access to the Jail is made east
er. The rooms formerly occupied by
the Sheriff are now being used as tn
Commissioners rooms
Rev. Thomas Stephenson of Hell
ena, will speak in I. O. O. F. Hal
next Sunday evening. Many of tn
Glasgow people will remember tn
lecture on "Bonnie Scotland" whicl
DR.. Stephenson gave at the Orpheun
last fall, under the auspices of tn
Helping Hand Society of the Baptis
Church. DR.. Stephenson is a nativ'
of Scotland and a man who is know
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Com
and hear him.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-02-05

STATE TEACHERS EXAMINATION
The State Teachers Examination
for Valley county will be held in the
Court House at Glasgow, on Febru-
airy rs and 26, 1915.
Alene McGregor,
1913 Sup't of Schools,
Valley, County, Mont.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-05-07

Miss Zula Roe Ward, a graduate of Central College, has been reelected instructor of music in the Masonic school at Batesville.
 Read the Exploits of Elaine" in the Daily Log Cabin Democrat and see it in pictures at the Grand. The first episode will be shown tonight.
 Mrs. E. c .Edmondson and baby returned this morning to their home at Mulberry, after a visit at the home of her brother, Joe Phelps, in this city.
 Dr. A. c. Millar, Rev. S. R. Twitty and Rev. Forney Hutchinson, of Lit tie Rock arrived this morning to at tend the funeral of the late Prof. G H. Burr.
 Master Robert Durham, corner of Robinson avenue and Center street, who was painrully but not se- riously injured on Wednesday after noon in an auto-buggy wreck, is re- ported as doing fine today. Aside from the necessary adhesive bandag- es required for such injuries being a little new to Bob, his attending physician says it will not be long be- fore the little fellow can easily be found at his usual haunts.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-05-07
THE SCENIC LINE TO THE SAN
 FRANCISCO EXPOSITION.

If you are going to the Panama Pacific Exposition, you will surely want to use the railroad that will per init you to see the most on the way. Lying between the Mississippi river and the Pacific coast is a stretch of more than two thousand miles of wonderland. All the magnificent sights of Europe do not compare Tn natural grandeur with the mountain heights, the canon depths, the crags and cataracts, the forest giants, the sweeps of plain and river vistas which unfold in kaleidoscope order before the eyes of the traveller between St Louis and San Francisco, if he uses the Missouri Pacific, Denver & Rio Grande and Western Pacific.
 Thae trip over these lines is abso- lutely the most picturesque from the Mississippi river to Colorado, across the Rockies and through the Sierra Nevadas to the Pacific coast. This is the route of The Scenic Limited, 8 l fast, all-steel train between St. Louis and San Francisco and the only through train between St. Louis anc the Pacific coast.
 Be sure to use The Scenic Limited ] one way anyway. For complete de scription of train and trip, call upon or write J. w. James, Agent St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern, Conway A rt
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-05-07
lay duration for the purpose of uni

day duration for the purpose of uni flying the school system and instruct ing the teachers in the best methods of teaching, and for the discussion of all matters pertaining to schools.
 "The county superintendent does not in any way usurp the present school boards of the several districts throughout the county, but is intend ed to be their counselor in all matters pertaining to the upbiulding of the school interests of his county.
 "Inasmuch as county superintend- ency has proven satisfactory to our sister states, whose systems of edu- cation surpass that of ours, and since many of our own counties who have tried superintenGency speak in the highest terms of the results obtained we, the publicity committee, unhesi- tatingly recommend it to the voters of Pope county as the most economic al and efficient method by which the standard of our public schools can be raised"