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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-23
WHITE CAT IN CELLAR
CAUSES ARSON ARREST
Youth Of 10 Alleged to Have
Confessed Setting Fires
in Harlem.

Hal All hour after he had poured oil
on the coal aud wood bins In the cellar
OF the tenement house at as Columbus
avenue. while his mother was asleep on
the fifth floor. nineteen-year-old Edward
Putter broke down and confessed TO me
that he was the firebug whose activities
have terrorized Harlem residents aud
caused thousands OF dollars in property
losses" said Fire Marshal Brophy yes
terday.
rutters alleged confession followed
an examination 20 which he was sub
iectcd Friday night in Engine House IS.
lo2d street and Columbus avenue. Fear
Of discovery baked his plan to set fre
10 the five story tenement where ne lives
with his father and mother
While he was busy scattering kerosene
soaked rags about the cellar OF his home.
Fire Marshal Brophy says the youth
told him.. a white eat which he m'stooh
for a man frightened him 80 he dropped
his oil can and rags and dashed up TO
the roof thinking he was pursued. To
explain this conduct he invented a story
about having chased a burglar who
raced from the cellar to the top OF the
house and then escaped by the roof II
was this story that trapped the youth.
Under rigid questioning. said Brophy.
he admitted that II was absolutely false.
having no basis other than In his own
Imagination.
According 20 Brophy. Putter also con-
fessed that he started three other fires
In houses IN the neighborhood.
As many ~ thirty more besides these
three will probably he traced to Putter.
said Brophy.
Inspectors OF tho bureau Of Fire Pre-
yentiou hav. had Putter under observa-
ton ever since December "a
When arraigned in the West Side
court before Magistrate Barlow yest.r-
day on a charge ~ arson Futter waived
a hearing and was held In 5000 for
trial The complainant against him was
William Il. Ferris, acting fire marshal.
ruttor told the court he drove a wagon
for a bottling concern at lo6th street
and columbus avenue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-23
WILSON SENDS CHEER BY
WIRE TO MOLLIE FANCHER
Congratulations From White House to Famous Brook.
Ign Invalid, Who Will Give a Party to Celebrate
Her Fiftieth Year in Bed.

wrong. ] don read the war news he
cause I can't. II hurts me. II is too
~heartrending, reading about the misery
and suffering In Europe"
Mollie Fancher used to have psychic
powers. and her ability In mind reading
was much discussed by scientific men
for many years. Recently she lost this
second sight.
II could see things outside Of, my
room. you know" she explained yes
terisy. 81 could see my friends coming
and going. I have lost that power now
although I get fleeing glimpses of It
now and then. 7 lost 1t when I was
sick. Have you had the grip this year?
| had II two weeks before Christmas
Ny doctor told me. You've got to keen
we'll I told him. It's YOU business II
keep me WE'LL"
Mollie Fanchcrs Anal abjursation
was:
"If YOU put anything in the paper
make II nice and sweet. And come ovet
again. some time when you aren't or
business"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-23

M"llic Fanchcr and \ reporter for
day. She Mas happy because she is
gong to give u party on February 3
celebrating the fftieth year that she
has been lying day after day in the big
rosewood bed in her apartment at 100
Gates avenue Brooklyn. She was happy
because she sent President Wilson one
Of tho 500 Invitations and because he
has sent her a reply. telling Of his sym
patty and congratulations.
For years Mollle Fancher has been
reported dying. and ever since she was
II Years old-she is sS now-she has
hecu lsdriddcn as a result Of an acci-
dent. Americas most famous invalid.
she has been callcd-not a fame that
many would wish for; but still she is
an optinist and a humorist, a bit grim
a. times, and often pathetic.
You want to see one of the invita-
tons she said. leaning a Few inches
forward FROM her Pillow. Here II is"
and her fiai'. white hands felt for a
box amid = score of others piled at the
foot Of her he'd. The invitation was
embossed in gold and read "lst6-l?l6.
Moliic Fhuchcr announces her golden
jubilee testimonial. Thursday, February
the 3d. 1915. 2-s. S-t2."
Don't YOU 90 taking Miss Mollie's
picture and putting II In the paper ~
commanded one Of her household. who
Put her head in at the door for the
! especial purpose of making this demand.
no agreed Mollie F'ancher. II al
ways look like an escaped convict IN
the papers Her hands plucked at TIE
lace kimono she had on. felt he hlg
silver uccSlacc she wore and p,tted her
frizzcd. white hair, as neatly coifted a.
on. could see In any fashion magazine.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-23
SILVER CATS TO BE SHOWN.
Proceeds Of NcAlpin Display viii
go to Animal Hospital.

The silver SoC!cty's third cat show.
~ be hcii at the Hotel McAlpin next
THURSDAY and Friday. Will he for the
benefit OF me Free Hospital for Animals
at 3io Lafayette street, conducted by the
WomcN- League for Animals. Some 81
~" most beautiful silver cats and kit
tens m the country will he on exhibit on
20 Obtain funds for caring for less io!-
tuldte cats. dogs. horses and birds. and
even ~ the present time for one SICK
goat.
Mn. James Spcyer IS president Of the
league. The hospital wa closed after
the war hogan, as Mrs. Speyer felt that
the American public was doing So much
for war sufferers 1t could not be asked
for funds for the league.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-23
WIFE PAID $500 FOR
HUSBANDS MURDER
Confessions Of Two Women
Clear Mystery Of Killing
at UObbS Ferry.
HIRED HOROkEN ASSASSIN

poRRs FERry. y. Y. Jan. 22-rhe
mystery Of the murder Of ,;rccorio
George, who was found in Ashford ave-
nue. last SATURDAY. night with his throat
cut. eyes gougcd out and the tip Of Mis-
sose sliced of. has been cleared up by
confessions to ShersT Wicsendangcr aud
Coroner George Englc Of Wcstchester
count by Mi~. Antoincttc George, the
willow. and Mrs Mary figlio. GEORGES
sistcr-in.law According TO Tho authori-
ties the women confessed that George
was pit, out of the way by a iIobokcn
Italian Tor $500 as the result of q plot
inspired by Mrs. GEORGE through fear
that her husband would dnd out that
she wss in love with Vito Roimondo. who
had boarded with the GEORGE. for sew
eral years.
Mrs. George, Mrs. ttriio aud l;oimondo
are locked up In tho White Plains Jail
and tho Wcstchcstcr officials are conf
dent ;ha, the paid assassin will he unieg
arrest In a short time.
omNu Found Tied Ia Fence.
when Georges body was picked up 10y
the roadside his sis,er-in-law was found
tied to an iron fence nearby with q gag
in her mouth. Mrs. Figlio insisted that
as she and George We're walking along
the street an automobile drov. up with
three men. al OF whom jumped out and
made an attack on George. She said
tina, she promptly faintcd and whcn she
came to she was securely huuui TO thu
t,r,c ~" tric had disappeared. lctv-
ing the dead man crumplcd w Ia a
heap
Shcr.I Wicscuddnger assigned Deputy
sheriff Frank Cucrico to- solve the
mystc:y and Mr.. Figlio was held IN jail
a. a witness. as her story seemingly had
several weak spots one suspicious
feature that Chcriro did not like WAS
tina, the clothes line with which the
young woman was tied was exactly like
a clothes line fouri in Ms. ffglios
home TN H"hok"n This started q tram
of inquiry that resulted to-day .n the
confessions Of tn" women.
Mrs. tiElin. =" years old. was thu
first to break down. She told of the Inc
fstustion Of Mrs. GEORGE for ia" sta
boardcr. Roimuudc. aud of Mrs. Georges
tear that George would mud her out.
She said hat Mr.. ,ie"rgo ard Rot
monde agreed that II was safer for them
with George dead han George alive.
MIR. Figlio declared that Mrs. t;corlc
selected her AZ the ono vino could show
her the way out of tho difficulty. aud
explained what was necessary 10 he done.
The former confessed thai she ,p-
preached several persons in Hohok"n 20
undertake the job of killing George"
and finally got = man to do II for $500.
Uusban nd Iurrd Ia Murder.
Under the prctcNt that Mrs. tirlir
was coming to visit her sist"r-in-law
and bring her a bottle II med cine Mr..
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-23

The rcution Of = convict reminded her
Of the Indicted warden of Sing Sing.
Poor osborne. feel sorry for him.
He has made n great reformation AT
SIM sins iIe is . great reformer.'
''rha''S all right" spoke M Joe, one
OF her three parrots.
"Of course il il. joe said Miss Fan
cher. opening the door Of his cage rest
ing on a table close to the bed. Sh"
lurcd Joe out upon the bcdsrread come
here. Joe. YOU lnafcr, darling. YOU pet
n tell him To- put his head down lie
won't do Il. But - ! tell him TO put
his cncu,uui down he viii do IL Now
watch. tut your cncoanut down! mats
a nuc net" The Parrot ohcyed her and
she scratched his head
i've had him ever since he was sin
months old That's twelve years ago.
Hes a great friend. I've got a friend
most everywhere. | don't think there's
any one living who has got more friends
than have. That what make lie
worth lNing my friends are every
thing To me. because 1t has been a great
cross which | have borne. and my friends
have helped me to- VA 1t, When you
come right down TO IL II isn't much iun
being IN bed all the time. Ever II! IL
NJ" DON'T .
"Tu going Ia have the house all fixed
IN for my partN-eloctric lights, flowers
yellow ones. so they viii bc In keeping
with the idea ~ q golden jubilee. YOU
know. a birthday cake and ietresh-
m.uts NJ, friends Ntll MI the place.
haven't , doubt Of II. | hop" that the
Presidents letter t. ne VIII lie like one
coring from him should I've. authorize
tive Ike President Wilson. lie
has heeu firm and stanch and true to
sis country. and he has done what u
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-09-14
'ormances among the green heads.

formances among the green heads.
A surveying party were busy south
west of the depot on Wednesday,. In
vestors from neighboring states have
been getting line on land values in
this section during the past month and
while we are not at liberty to disclose
the actual intentions of the 500, it
would surprise few to hear that con-
struction work was to be commenced
this fall on the Logan-Max cutoff.
Local hunters have secured good
bags during the past week and Logan
has proved quite an attraction to many
from distance.
Lorne McCutcheon and Gus Du
Quaine recently developed symptoms
of automobiles and are now sorely
afflicted. They purchased collection
of parts which viewed specifically,
would suggest means of transporta-
ton, but to get the combination from
one place to another strong team
and an extra man are essentials. Nc
navigated as far as the local black
smith, after many vicissitudes, and
the last stage Of that car has now
every prospect of being worse than
the first.
news OF BERT BeeDe ana MS gOOu
lady suggests that the versatile Irish
man has blossomed forth as builder
and contractor Of the first water.
Though at present located in Iowa, the
call Of Logan is becoming harder each
season to resist and eventually Mr..
and Mrs. and all the little Beebes will
wend their way back to this garden of
Eden. ...
| Logan is sometimes referred to as
the town that smothered Sawyer, and
is pushing Minot west. The rapidity
of her growth, substantial as surpris-
ing, has aroused naturally the envy of
her neighbors and while we find GER
tain electric power corporations ready
to attempt the impossible, in an effort
to resurrect towns, the glory of which
has long since departed, their enter
prise fails to discern the wondrous
possibilities Of the cleanest, most pro-
gressive town along the 500. The ex-
tension of the telephone system, the
installation of electric light and pow
er is imperative and a franchise will
in all probability be granted those who
are not interested in checking the de-
velopment of a town that maddens
Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-09-14

,g,aH.
The attention Of the taxpayers Of
Bell school district is specially direct.
ed to the election on Monday, Septem-
Der 25th, at Logan, when the question
Of removing Schoolhouse No. 2 is to
be dealt with. 1t behooves all who
have at heart the best interests of the
district as regards school accOmmo-
dation to record on that date their
vote in favor of removal of the exist
ing building and thus put an end to an
extravaganza which has already prov
ed sorry burden to taxpayers. A new
school will cost at least $1,000, where
as the existing building, suitable in
every respect, can be moved to a site
satisfactory to all for tenth of that
sum.
Elders Leitch and Chamberlain of
the Latter Day Saints conducted SER
vice at Logan school on Sunday eve
ming.
Dad Green is to be complimented on
a recent issue Of the Telegraph which
emanates from the deserted village
east Of our town. The religious at
mosphere which pervades thereabouts
is aptly illustrated and makes the
more conspicuous a fragrant attempt
to deceive the great American public
as to the present condition of station
that has once been prosperous. We
refer to the reproduction of a poor
snapshot, picturing twenty-five teams
waiting with grain wagons and the de-
scriptive matter suggesting this as an
everyday scene. The picture is two
years old, shows twelve teams and re-
fleets somewhat sadly on the ability
of those handling grain. Today Lo-
gan is training a fifteen-year-old Saw
yer youth in the art of grading, weigh
ing and handling expeditiously the
farmers wheat and perchance next
season Sawyer will be able to guaran-
tee those who stray within her solemn
precincts prospect of being able to
make the return trip the same day.
The weed problem is ducked by illus
trating the 500 track rather than res
idence lots. During the past ten days
a Sawyer elevator manager phoned a
gentleman at Logan occupying a like
position, and after learning that at 4
p. m. thirty-seven loads had been hand
led here by one house, admitted the
receipt of but one. Last week on a
given day five loads represented the
share three elevators there received,
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o o o o ., ~ o 8 o o o o o o 4
) LOGAN MIJRMJJRS

@ @ @ o @ @ o 9 {. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
As result Of a runaway David Tay-
lor of South Prairie suffered a badly
broken collar bone last Wednesday,
Youth and sound constitution will
we hope soon mend matters.
Mrs. Ralph Gard and son John of
Sawyer were Logan visitors Wednes-
day enjoying the hospitality of Mrs.
H. C. Kuchenbecker and the folks.
Ray Bates has many friends in this
section who will be pleased to hear
that he is doing we'll at Nashua, Mon
tana. Ray is fast qualifying as an
auto expert under the supervision of
Lennie Morning, who has established
a modern garage at that point. Though
still bachelor the versatile Ray is
apt to be shared by some charming
daughter of Eve ere many moons pass.
Art Bergeson, the popular 500 Line
representative, has an eye for good
dog, and a weakness for water span
iels in particular. We were privilege
ed to view seven of the finest speci-
mems to be found in the state, blessed
with a pedigree suggestive not alone
of the bluest blood, but record per-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-09-14
When Every Move Hurts

Lame every morning, achy and
stiff all day, worse when it's damp or
chilly? Suspect your kidneys and
try the remedy your neighbors use.
Mrs. l.. J. Smith, Phillips Court,
Minot, says: 81 suffered for a long
time from stiffness and lameness in
my back. had sharp, shooting pains
through my kidneys and a dull, bear
ing-down pain through my loins and
dizzy spells. The kidney secretions
were in bad shape. Doan's Kidney
Pills removed the complaint"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Smith has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props.
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-09-14
WARNING AGAINST THE
DANGER OF AFFIRMATION

During the filling of the silo there is
danger of death from asphyxiation by
carbon dioxide. Large amounts of the
gas are produced in the silo from the
green crop, and may collect in dam
gerous quantities if conditions become
favorable. To avoid accommodations of
the gas, doors should be left open as
long as possible. Men should not re-
main in the silo when the blower is
not running, and especially they should
not lie on the fresh silage. If the work
has been interrupted for any length of
time, men should not again enter the
silo until the blower has been running
for few minutes. This removes the
dangerous gases. In the case of a pit
sllo, men should never remain when
the blower is not running and the
blower should always be started be-
fore anyone enters the silo.
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Northern States
PowerCompany
21O South Main St.
Minot, n. D.

while forty-eight were recorded at Lo
gan. No, good brother, we are no
a wee bit peeved, just bubbling owe
with sympathy for neighbors who ar
compelled to fall back on old picture
Of a promising past, which has be
come but a recollection since Logan
took the place on the map her merits
permit. When space permits we vii
produce picture of the deserted vii
lage as men see it in the fall of 1916
placid and picturesque, enough fol
Gods acre. l% e.. 2'h2''.
Mr.. and Mrs Victor Teets, who en-
joyed a pleasing vacation in the TWir
Cities during fair week, returned or
Saturday and are now registered at
the Metropole.
To those who read mark, learn and
inwardly digest, we commend the
many paragraphs recent issue con-
tanned, and for which the local scribe
cannot take credit, referring to the
wondrous yields Of wheat. corn, alfal-
ia, potatoes and garden produce Logan
! illustrates. There's q reason.
The recent witticisms Tasker has
strewn so prodigally have proved
too much Tor the local scribe, whose
CHEEKY boosting was conspicuous by
it's absence in the last issue. We Won
der if that toy elevator is in working
about right for Burlington.
Logan has a restaurant and also a
first class hotel. From recent reports
we gather that the restaurant is just
rich woman's hobby, under the man
agement of good dame, whole phil
anthropy takes the form Of disbursing
Ia generous weekly income among those
who eat to live, at figure merely
nominal. The hotel is run on business
lines, as business proposition which
depends upon maintaining a reputa
ton Bradstreets can 0. K.
Mrs. A. Bean and Mrs. J. ]. Howard
are enjoying brief visit among
friends and relatives Velvaways.
Mr.. Harry Light, our esteemed
blacksmith, journeyed to the Star City
to seek medical advice respecting
symptoms which have caused host
of friends considerable anxiety.
Mrs. J. c. Gard and Mrs. Edna Gard
will entertain members and friends of
the Latter Day Aid on Thursday aft
ternoon, Sept %, at the residence of
the former. A cordial invitation is
extended all interested
Ye scribe enjoyed the charming hos
pitality of Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Myers
at game supper on Friday evening
Glenn is an ardent and successful
hunter.
Contractor Paulson and an expert
crow are transforming the trail which
leads eastward from town into mod
ern highway. The continual stream
of grain which pours into Logan from
the territory east and north made
necessary the building of line of
communication capable of handling
heavy yet rapid traffic. ........
AS we go to press we are informed
that McCutcheon has traded the auto
mobile parts aforementioned for a
Ford. Somebody's stung, whichever
way the deal is viewed.
We omitted to mention the recent
departure Of Bert Waldref for Ca
madam points. He, in company with
Will Forbes, is at present in the neigh
borhood of Kincorth, Sask.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wetmore were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. James Egan of
University avenue on Sunday.
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The contract for surveying the pro-
posed Dickinson to Amidon railroad
has been let and it is said that money
is being subscribed very freely by the
farmers in the territory, which will be
greatly benefited by such road
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ii HEAD OF COWS

One Red Cow & years DID, fresh about weeks
One Guernsey Cow, years old, fresh about weeks
One Guernsey Cow, years old, fresh in s weeks
One Red Cow 2 years DID, giving milk, be fresh soon
One Red Cow years old, giving milk, be fresh soon
One Black Cow years old, giving milk, be fresh
One Hostein Cow years old giving milk be fresh
One Red Hefer, ~ years old, be fresh during winter
One Red Heer, q years old, be fresh during winter
One Black Hefer ~ years DID, be fresh during winter
One Black Hefer ~ years DID, be fresh during winter
One Black Hefer ~ years DID, be fresh during winter
One Hostein Hefer ~ years DID, be fresh during winter
One Hostein Heer ~ years old, be fresh during winter
About 100 full blood Rhode Island Chickens
About % TONS of good Prairie Hav
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dows Sell Your
Merchandise

Attractive show windows reach
more people and sell more mer-
chandise each day than most sales
men.
Properly lighted windows are an
invitation to every passerby to
stop, look and purchase.
Electric Light is the only satis=
factory show window illuminant.
1t is safe, clean, reliable and cheer
ful.
Telephone 20 and we will glad
ly send man to talk over with
you your window lighting prob
lem.
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FREE LUNCH AT NOON
16 HEAD OF HORSES

One Gray Mare, age II years, W.T.. 1900
One Gray Mare, age II years, W.T.. 1900
One Bay Mare, age years, VT. 400
One Bay Mare, age II years, VT. 400
One Bay Mare, age 3 years, W.T.. 400
One Bay Gelding, age years, W.T.. 400 J
One Gray Gelding, age years, w.t. 1900
One Black Gelding, age II years, w.t. 1906
One Sorrel Mare, age years, W.T.. 1909
One Sorrel Gelding, age yrs, w.t. 1000 J
One Bay Gelding, age 2 years, W.T.. 1000
One Gray Gelding, age year, weight 70'
One Bay Mare, age year, VT. 700
One Sorrel Mare, age year, VT. 800
One Bay Ge]ding, age year, W.T.. 800
One Spring Mare Colt
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-07-17
SequOia Quartette
Lives up to Name

This Chautauqua seasons male
quartet was called the Sequoia. The
reason for their being known thus is
not that they are made of wood, but
because the tree for which they are
named is the monarch of the forest,
and they are one of the biggest at
fractions this year. They put on two
programs, one in the afternoon and
one in the evening. They were not
introduced to the audience until at
the beginning of the evenings pro-
gram. The singers and their homes
were as follows: The first tenor was
Harry M. Whetsel of Ohio; the sec
ond tenor, Joseph A. Finley of Bos-
ton; the first bass, William Lowell
Patton of Oregon; the second bass,
Martin L. Bowman of Missouri. They
gave this information so that any pc
culiarities which appeared in the
singers would be excused.
The following numbers were sung
in the afternoon:
l. "Onward March," sung by the
quartet.
2. "The Bandit Chief" sung by
Mr.. Bowman.
8. "a Medley of the Old Gospel
Hymns" arranged by the man from
Boston and sung by the quartet.
4. "a Perfect Day." by the quar-
tet.
5. "On the Road to Mandalay,"
sung by Mr.. Finley.
6. little Orphan Annie" sung
by the quartet.
In the evening they gave the fol-
lowing numbers:
1. "On the Sea-" quartet.
2. Morning" sung by Mr.. Whet-
sci.
8. "Pm Longing for YOU" quar-
tet.
4. An arrangement Of "The Ros-
ary," by Mr.. Patton, who played it as
a piano solo. Mr.. Patton accom-
panied the solos.
5. "The Big Band" quartet.
6. "a Sweetheart in Every Port"
sung by Mr.. Bowman.
7. "Now Good Night" quartet
AS an encore to his piano solo Mr..
Patton told little story with a piano
accompaniment The story was "In
the Usual Way" The music of the
quartet was very much enjoyed and
everyone hopes that they may come
back sometime.