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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
GERMANS SAY.
WRITER TRIED.
To BLACKMA|I
New York Author Arrested
on Complaint of En-
bassy Officials.
PRISONER DENIES
ALLEGATIONS
Claimed That He Attempted
to Blacknail Countess
Won Bernstorf.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.


Washington, Nov. 11.-Karl Arm
gard Graves, a New York maya
zine writer, was arrested by the de-
partment of justice agents this aft
ernoon charged with attempting to
blackmail Countess Won Bernstorf,
wife of the German ambassador.
The arrest was made when embassy
officials complained that Graves tried
to sell them what purportec to be let
tiers from persons in Germany to the
countess, and other documents APP
pearing to be official cipher di s.
patches from the Berlin government
to the embassy.
Embassy officials charged that
Graves, who variously described him
self as a member of the German and
British secret service and as a "mas-
ter spy" tried to extort $1,000 from
Countess Won Bernstorf.
He is accused of threatening to
publish letters alleged 10 contain
matters showing her infr1nities and
faiiings."
The prisoner told federal censors
that he obtained all the documents
from prisoners who Struggled them
past the British censors on the steam
ship Oscar.
Graves, who is held on 81 900 bond
denied the blackmail charges, and
said all the papers are of a purely
diplomatic character.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
AIRMAN BRINGS
DOWN list PLANE
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Paris, Nov. 11.-Second Lieuten-
ant Georges Guynemer, the famous
French aeronaut who recently
brought down three German air
planes in two minutes and thirty Sec
onds by a stop watch, is credited by
the war office in today's official
statement with having destroyed two
German machines yesterday.
This increases to II the number
brought down by this aviator. Three
other German airplanes were de-
stroyed yesterday by the French in
fighting on the western front.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
NEXT u. d. C. CONVENTION
BE HELD AT Chattanooga

Dallas, Nov. 11.-After selecting
Chattanooga as 1917 convention city,
the United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy today adopted resolutions
favoring campaign to adopt phrase
sWar between states" as substitute
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
CONFEDERATE REUNION
BE HELD IN MAY

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE week
of May % has been definitely de-
cided as the time for holding the 1917
reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans in this city, according to
announcement made by H. F. Cary,
chairman of the finance committee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
TOM WATSON TO BE
TRIED NOVEMBER u

Macon, Nov. 1.-The trial Of
Thomas E. Watson, Of Thomson, Ca,
editor who has been charged with
sending obscene matter through the
mails in his publications, has been
set for November 27 in the federal
court at Augusta
Judge w. w. Larndin win preside.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
DEUTSCHLAND READY
FOR RETURN VOYAGE

New. London, Conn.,, Nov. 1.-THE
German submarine Deutschland,
ready for its return voyage to Ger
many, was still tied up at the state
pier this afternoon. There were no
signs of an immediate departure.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
SEVERAL RAILROADS
AND SWIFT COMPANY
FINED BY U. S. JUDGE
~ AssoCIATED pREss.

Chicago, Nov. l1.-Fines totaIlng
more than S171 600 were assessed by
Federal Judge Lands today against
Swift and Company, packers, and
several railroads convicted Of violat-
ing the Interstate Commerce act.
In most of the cases charges were
for rebating, or in shipping less than
carload shipments at carload rates.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
WILSON CONG
TO THECAP|TAL
After an Absence of Two
Months President Goes
to Washington.
az AssocIArED PREss-

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 11.-On Board
Presidents Special-President VIII
son, returning to Washington, for
the first time in two months tonight
witnessed demonstrations at Troy
election.
At Albany, a procession including
bands was arranged in his honor.
Former Governor Glynn was at the
station with other Democratic lead
ers.
He is due in Washington tomorrow
night after a trip down the Hudson
from Rhinecliff, N. Y, on the yacht
Mayfower.
Williamstown, Mass, Nov. IL
President Wilson ignored politics to-
day to remain quietly with members
of his family here. Several hundred
kilograms of congratulation. arrived
during the morning.
President Wilson is not concerned
over the refusal of the Republican
campaign managers to concede his
reelection. The chief thing worrying
him is the political complexion of the
next house, because of its effect on
his plans for legislation.
The president is understood to take
the result as vindication of his past
course and as approval of the gen
eral outlines of policy set forth by
him in his speeches as candidate
for reelection.
After his return to Washington to-
morrow he will catch up immediate
ly on official business and in the near
future will begin the preparation of
his December message to congress.
The president took a short walk
this morning. He was invited to wit
ness a football game. this afternoon
between the Massachusetts, Agricul-
tural College and Williams.
Later President Wilson took an au-
tomobile ride through the Berkshire
hills with Mr.. and Mrs. Francis B.
Sayre, his son-in-law and his daugh-
ter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
WEATHER FORECAST

Overcast Sunday and Monday. Colder
Monday IN northwest portion. Fresh east
winds.
Lowest temperature, O. degrees.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
BULL DOG BRINGS
THIEF To TINE

Minot n. d., June S.-Nick Thil;-
gen. 500 policeman, caught Stanley
Karyk in the act Of secreting a case
of eggs in the old threshing separ-
ator which stands just off from
Central avenue, at two o'clock Sun
day morning. The "hen fruit" had
been stolen from the storage house
Of the Northern Produce Co. The
man pleaded guilty to stealing the
eggs. Thilgen was lying in wait
for another party when Karyk
came trudging along with his
heavy load. After he sccreted the
eggs, he started away but Thilgen's
trained bull dog caught him and
held him until the officer arrived.
IN the separator the officer found
a carton of Prince Albert tobacco,
the ninth of ten cartons which had
been stolen some days ago.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
BUS OVERTURNED
CHILDREN HURT

Des Lacs, N. D., June 8.-School
bus No. turned over on the ap-
proach to the bridge Just east Of
town and four of the occupants
were seriously injured. The team
became frightened at bunch Of
paper blown by the wind and jump
ed to one side, the bus topping
over. the occupants being thrown
violently to the low side.
The injured are Fred Gibson.
aged 9. arm broken; Helen Davis.
aged 3, arm broken; Roberta Hur-
ley aged -, dislocated shoulder:
Lloyd Johnson. aged 9, slight scalp
wound.
The other children and the driv-
rr were badly shaken up and more
or less scratched and bruised.
Driver Albert Larson. being unatle
20 get out of the bus any other
way. plunged through the glass
door in order to get at the heads
Of the frightened horses and pre-
rent them from doing further dam
age.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
WAS WINTERS ON
THE DEFENSE?

Mandan, N. D., June 8.-That
Fred Winters. alleged murderer of
William Osterman at the Jack
Crowley ranch northwest of Heb
ron was on the defensive at the
time and that the shooting was
virtually an accident is the claim
of attorneys for the defense, s.. P.
Halpern of Hebron md J. F. Sulli-
van of Mandan
The preliminary hearing was held
at Stanton before Justice VI. c..
10y, and Winters was bound over
to the district court on the charge
of murder in the first degree.
Winters is held in the Mercer coun-
ty Jail until the trial which may
possibly be held in July and spe-
cial jury called.
Witnesses testified that Winters
upon arriving at the Jack Crowley
ranch asked permission to put his
horse in the barn. This was grant
ed and Winters entered the barn.
Osterman followed him.
Inasmuch as the defendant did
not take the stano In the prelim-
mary hearing, it is not known what
AdppCuSu LII tAiC Ot1A L. iAO" Sf~'
witnesses declared that upon emerg
ing from the barn the defendant
was holding a gun pointing in the
direction of Osterman and appar>
emily On the defensive.
The, defense attempted to show
that as the two men walked to-
wards the place where Jack Crow
ley and Pat Costello were fixing 4
piece of farm machinery, Oster
n,:,l attempted to- knock the rav"l~
yer out of Winters hands. where
upon it was discharged and the
bullet ended the life of Osterman.
The defendant Immediately upon
discharge Of the revolver said "My
God, it was an accident
Stand by Boy.
Mrs. Ella Hopkins, of Golden
Valley, mother of Mrs. Fred Win
ters was in the city today in con-
sultation with the attorneys. She
insists that Erred has always been
a kind-hearted' boy and most as
suredly did not intend to kill Mr..
Osterman."
Mrs. Winters and ner mother
both insist that they will stand by
the young man, and will undoubt-
edly be used as character witnesses
at the district court trial.
The wife is Frustrated with grief
by the sudden tragedy which has
broken the happy home esta blished
just about-a year ago. - ,... .. -
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
BOND COMPANY
MUST PAY LOSS

Bismarck, N. D.. June Sin the
case Of A. N. Beiseker. of Harvey.
N. D., plaintiff, VS.. Royal Indem-
nity Co., of New York, defendant,
on trial in the federal court here
the last two days before Judge
Lewis. Of Denver, judgment was
yesterday rendered IN favor of the
plaintiff for yS8,Ol9.74 and costs.
The suit was brought to recover
upon three indemnity bonds given
to secure three. certificates of de-
posit of $2,500 each by the First
International Bank of Southbend,
WASH, for money loaned such bank
by Mr.. ,Beiseker, 5nd has attracted
considerable interest in banking
circles in this state.
These certificates were presented
to the bank for payment shortly
after they became due and the bank
failed to pay same and shortly af-
ter that the bank failed and a re-
ceiver was appointed for it. A de-
mand was made upon the bond
company to pay the amount due
upon the certificates Of deposit, and
on their refusal to pay, this action
was brought. Alloys Wartner and
John o. Hanchett, of Harvey, ap-
peared as attorneys for the plaintiff
and J. ]. Youngolood, of Fessen-
den and S. L. Nuchols, of Mandan.
appeared as attorneys for the de-
fendant.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
THREE LANDED FOR
BISMARCK Term

Minot. N. D., June S.--Three
men who were seeking booze but
found bacon instead will have a
hance to take the penitentiary
Keeley cure during the next year.
They were sentenced to one year
each in the penitentiary by Judge
K. e. Leighton of the district court
on a charge of burglary in the
third degree. The men are 1vel
Wrankle. George Thompson and
Robert Brown. A few nights ago
they broke into one of the storage
plants of the city while hunting
for booze. and not finding any
thing of that nature turned their
attention to quantity of bacon
which was available. While they
were leaving the place they had
burglarized, policeman saw them
and they saw him and believing
they were spotted. they fed, later
the co-criminals were rounded up
and the burglarized goods were
found in their possession.
They entered pleas of guilty and
were sentenced to one year each.
The crowds of thieves and burg
lars who come into this section to
live off the money they can get by
robbing honest wOrkmen who arc
here to earn honest money are al
ready beginning to move toward
the penitentiary and by the time
the snow flies this fall there will
be a lot more who will be wearing
stripes.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
kULM POST0FF|CE
VICTIM Of YEGGS

Kuhn, N. D., June S.-Sheriff
Powers and States Attorney Knapp
were summoned to Kuhn to in
vestigate a robbery 1t seems that
inhabitants thought they heard a
muffled report but no real investi-
cation was made until about five
o'clock in the morning. 1t was
then discovered that robbers or
burglars had entered the postottice.
apparently picking the lock. The
safe had been broken open anc
about $23 in cash taken and about
$4 in stamps. $780,
Curiously enough the burglars
overlooked most Of the cash in a
sack by itself in a. pigeon hole.
The mayor organized a posse and
the intelligence was phoned to 9TH
Ell towns. But aside from a. wa
goh conveying four, men observed
by farmers going vest. no, clue has
been found.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

were pitched forward onto the
horses. The young man recovered
from the shock and endeavored to
revive Manley. and upon failing to
do so hastened to the Nafus home
for assistance. Upon Mr.. Nafus
arrival on the scene he also en-
deavored to revive him with the
same result.
The only mark found upon the
dead man was a streak on the side
of the face extending down onto
the breast and one side of his cap
was completely torn out.
Outside of the severe shock sus-
tanned, his young assistant was in
no manner. injured.
An examination of the horses also
showed visible marks from the
stroke.
The stricken man was about q
years of age, was industrious and
bore a splendid reputation. He
was a. brother-in-law Of Albert Son
ennburg and nephew of Joh1
I-mphrey and Ira Nav.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
Minot Man Located
at Great Falls

Minot, N. D., June S.-Charlea
Fuller, white husband of a colored
woman, who was arrested while
running the Northwest hotel. ION
charges Of maintaining common
nuisance and disorderly house.
was arrested Monday afternoon at
Great Falls, Mont Fuller had
been admitted to $500 bail after
having been committed to district
court. Three men went on his
bonds. He disposed of his furni-
ture at the Northwest hotel and
left the city. His bondsmen fig
ured that they were out just $500.
He will be brought back to MinOt
for trial. Fuller is a bad pill and
ran a very disgraceful joint. An
other white fellow named Brown
lived at the hotel with wench.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
DAWSON FARMER
SUDDENLY STRICKEN

Dawson. N. D.. June SD.
Manley, who has resided in this
section Of the state since childhood,
was instantly killed, along with the
team he was driving. by stroke
Of lightning during an electrical
storm. -.
Manley had just started break
ing with a tractor. being assisted
with the work by the 16-year-old
I grandson of N, B. Peterson, and
was. en- route to the home of E. c.
Nafus when the storm broke.
! .lManley was driving the team with
his young assistant sitting beside
! him and was travelling at a. good
rate Of speed. He was about sixty
rods from the S.Nafus home,, which
is about ten miles north Of Daw-
son, when he met his untimely
death. 8.s.s (.
Both the occupants Of the wagon
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
SHOT THREE TINES
AND WILL LIVE

Williston, N. D., June S.--Rich-
ard Breedon local sign painter,
attempted to kill himself at Mon
dak Tuesday. He fired five shots
from an automatie revolver, three
of them taking effect in his neck
and shoulder. One bullet missed
the juglar vein by fraction of an
inch.
= Dr. T. ]. Strong of this city was
passing through Mondak at the
time, returning from a baseball
same at Glendive. and was called
10 attend the injured man. Later
he was brought to this city and
will recover.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
CHILD IS KILLED
TENDING CATTLE

Bowman, N. D., June S.-William
Smith. aged years, son of l.. c.
Smith. was killed while herding
cattle on his fathers place about
a mile and a half southwest of
Griffin. The little fellow was rid
ing a gentle horse. and there was
no thought of anything happening
to him as he was sent out to watch
the cattle. Something must have
frightened the animal. however, for
the boy was thrown as the horse
ran across the prxirie, and his foot
caught in the stirrup. He was
dragged in this manner for. some
distance, and when found his neck
had been broken and the skull
fractured
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
RESIDENT
TOOK OWN LIFE

Ray. N. D.. June s-Chris Rufus,
well known here, and who made
his home here till recently hanged
himself at Saco. Mont. according
to word received here. Rufus had
just opened a tailor shop. and was
apparently doing good business,
but for some time prior to his sui
eide, he had limited several times
that he was tired or life.
In hanging himself. Rufus drove
a spike into a wall, tied rope to
it and stood on a box while he ad-
iusted the moose. and then kicked
the box out. b. ..$s3
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
OFFICERS PICKUP IN.
SANE: H0MESTEAOER

Sanish. NJ D.. June 8.-Sheriff
Slaughter and brother. Fred came
over from the county seat after a
man by the name of Severson, WAC
had been acting queerly around
town for few days. He begged
for "protection' himself, and was
given medical attendance, board
and lodging, until che arrival of
the sheriff, who took him before
the insanity board. This is the
second man to arrive here in the
same predicament within the last
three weeks. The others name
was Gibson who had been located
on claim near Van Hook
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

The attention of some Of the
business men OF Fortuna has been
called to the fact that Canadian
government has paid spotter in
the town Of Fortuna who reports
to said government whenever a
Canadian farmer happens to be in
Fortuna and whether or not he
buys any goods or supplies. There
have been several arrests made
already and they are laid to this
spotter. The individual in mind
has been in the town for some time
and has apparently very little
means of support, although he al
ways has plenty of money to spend.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
Injured When Base.
nlent Caved In

Grand Forks. N. D.. June -;
Christ Lyons OF Larimore was SER
iously and probably fatally injured
when the bank of newly excavat-
ed basement caved in upon him.
breaking his leg and seriously In
iuring his back. Lyons was lay
ing cement in the basement whe:!;
the cavein occurred.
He is now in 4 serious condition
and it is feared he may have suf
fered internal injuries.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
Large Balloon Des-
troyed at Hazen

Hazen. N. D., June 8.-Chas. w.
Hardin's monster balloon, Fergus
evening while being inflated for an
ascension. Hardin was exhibiting
here on account of the third annual
baseball tournament. William Seie-
vert assistant, was seriously. II
not fatally burned.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
SOLO CIGARETTES
AND WAS P|NCHEO

Grand Forks, N. D., June g.
Christ Toscas, proprietor of a cigar
and confectionery store, located at
the corner of DeMers avenue and
Fifth street. arrested on the charge
of violation of the state law pro
hibiting the sale of cigarettes In
North Dakota, was fined $50 and
costs amounting to $3.50 at a hear
ing held before County Justice of
the Peace A. B. Gum.
In the event that the fine is not
paid, the defendant must serve fif-
teen days In the county Jail. the
court ruled. .,..
Testimony was introduced to
show that Toscas had sold five
packages of cigarets to c. J. John
son. detective. ed. Krukman
roommate of johnson. appeared as
the star witness against Toscas.
A. -t.F
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

Westhope had a dog case last
week. The dog bit child and Tho,
father got the pup with a shot gun.
The owner of the angel dog had
the wielder of the weapon arrested
and the case went full nine innings
with a jury in the grand stand. The
d og owner lost and is advertising
for dog that is respectful to chill
dren but terror to grownups.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

John p. Dahl leaves this week
for Atwater, Mimi, where he owns
a farm and where he intends rcsid-
ing in the future He has been
a resident of Burke county for
quite a number OF years. but has
sold his holdings here. His many
frienhs will learn with regret of
his removal.
Now is the time to think about
caves spouts, cisterns. kitchen
sinks, pumps, etc. Get prices now,
and have the work done as soon as
the weather is favorable. Strom-
berg Heating & Plumbing Co. tt
The Tribune is in receipt of q
copy of the Flathead Courier. pub
lished at Poison, Mont, which con-
tains an item telling of J. T. Ma.
tulys. formerly of this city. open
ing a new Rexall Store in that
city. Mr.. Matulys is an exper-
fenced druggist, and we know he
will make good in his new location.
The Nazareth ladies aid have
changed their date and place of
holding their annual sale. 1t will
be held on June 18th at the Louis
Larson place, and not on June
14th at the school house as an
nounced in a former Issue of this
paper. ]. B. Falkanger, pastor.
oo+c %or cole pofor McT .e11an
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09
WeSTAOPE LAD
KILLED BY HORSE

Westhope, N. D., rune S.-Drag-
ged around the pasture by an un-
manageable colt, which he was en-
deavoring to bring to the barn
Fred Jesmer. son of DR.. and Mrs.
f. A. Jesmer, sustained fractured
skull and died. The lad was 16
yeafS of age.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

Emerson Hopp, Cayuga boy
was badly injured when the bicycle
on which he was coasting down
hill, leaped over an embankment.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

Potatoes for sale. $500 the
bushel. VIM. Buegereit. 42th
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

Harry Smith of Grand Forks, con.
fessed murderer Of Mrs. Mary Cain
entered a, plea Of first degree mur-
der and was sentenced to life i'm:
prisonment. O.. H. Cain of Claire.
mont, s. D.. divorced husband Of
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

CONTINUED on last PACED
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

After man hunt in the hills
near Rolla. N. D., Deputy Sheriff
Broberg located and placed under
arrest John Mont, wanted on sew
eral charges of passing worthless
checks, and getting away with a
team of horses from q liveryman.
Checks as large as $125 were pass
ed by Mont that failed to material
ize into cash.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

Oats for sale. Peter Mcclellan,
Bowbells, N. D. tt
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

Sheriff H. J. Slaughter has re.
turned to Stanley from Tagus,
where he arrested J. H. Burr. who
is charged with bootlegging. Burr
Is now lodged in the Mountrail
county Jail awaiting his hearing
The date for his hearing has not
been set yet. ..
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

Alfred Petras of Minot is trying
to locate the grave Of his brother
who was buried at Lansford in the
early days before the location OF
the cemetery.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

Thirty Mckenzie county farmers
passed resolutions condemning the
action of the Schafer Record ir
fighting the Nonpartisan league. BY
''libeling the founders of the or
ganization and assailing its purpos
cs and plans"
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-06-09

Leo. Mclaughlin, a Beach well
driller, was knocked unconscious
and sustained a bad scalp wound
the fore part of the week while at
work on a new we'll as the result
Of a piece of machinery falling on
his head