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The Dickinson press., 1916-02-12
GOOD PLEADS GUILTY OF
HE|NOUS |NHuMAN CRIME
Self-StyIed Reformer Brought to Justice After
Career Of observation-disclosures to BE
Passed Soon

Andrew J.. Good, self-styled reform
worker and white slave" detective
plead guilty just before noon today
friday before Justice A. P. Folsom
of committing a heinous crime against
his own 13-year-old daughter, Ruth.
In clerical garb and mein this das-
tardly brute in human form had been
going about the country representing
himself to be an uplifter of morality
but eve on the lookout to ruin some
innocent defenseless little girl. He
was not content in attempts to despoil
girls of other parents, but had to
practice his evil desires upon his
own child.
During the preliminary examina-
ton this morning he plead no excuse,
but maintained his hypocritical stand
of injured innocence. He was EVIL
IDENTIFY cowardly at heart, however,
The Dickinson press., 1916-02-12
CH|NAMAk FOUND
IN PULLMAN BERTH ON
WEST BOUND TRAIN NOS

On Tuesday evening when No. 8
pulled into the Dickinson station. the
conductor of the train happened to
glance into a berth occupied by a
Chinaman from Boston, Mass, and
found that he was dead. The man
had complained Of not feeling we'll
some time before and his berth had
been made up for him. When next
seen he was dead. The remains were
taken in charge of Coroner A. D..
Davis, and the body is now at the
L. A. Davis & Son morgue awaiting
disposition. In the dead mans pock-
cts were found a small sum of money,
a ticket to Hong Kong, China, and a
certificate of deposit for 5000 on a
Boston bank. No disposition has yet
been made of the body. The de-
ceased's name was evidently Fong
Gang.
The Dickinson press., 1916-02-12

Albert o. Christensen, the Fryburg
banker, Twas in attendance at the
concert of the Welsh singers and ex-
pected to come down again for "Robin
Hood" Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Harvey are
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Farr. Mrs. Harvey is taking
treatments and will likely stay here
several weeks and Mr.. Harvey ex-
poets to remain here with her. Their
home is out near Gorham.
Mrs. J. M. Cooper, mother of Agent
F. D. Cooper, who is making her
home with her son in this city, re-
turned Wednesday from a trip to the
coast and also stopping some time for
a visit at Beach. Mrs. Cooper ex-
poets to leave in a few days for Fort
Dodge, Iowa, to see her sister, who
is ill, and also to attend to business
matters.
The county authorities received in
formation the fore part of the week
that the whereabouts of Roy H. Wise,
wanted in Dickinson on the charge
of wife desertion, had been located at
Glendive, Montana. The Glendive po-
lice were Immediately instructed to
place Wise under arrest, and word
was soon received that this had been
done. Deputy Sheriff Hoist left for
that city the same day to bring the
prisoner here, but found upon his
arrival that the wrong man had been
arrested. It was a case of mistaken
identity, the man wanted not being
in Glendive at ALL.
Those undergoing operations at the
local hospital the past week we're:
The six-year-old daughter CT Mr.. and
Mrs. John Baker of Gladstone for
acute appendicitis on Sunday morn
ing; Henry A. Bajken, also of Glad
stone, on Saturday;Miss Malta Hake
of this city for appendicitis on Mon
day; Mrs. Mabel Miles of Sentinel
Butte on Monday; Miss Martha Mas
sad of this city on Thursday and
little Clarence William, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Clifford Smith of Beach, on
Thursday. Joseph Mayer of Glad
stone entered the middle of the week
for treatment.
The Dickinson press., 1916-02-12
LOCAL NEWS

Wanted-A man to begin work
Immediately on farm. M. Booky,
Dickinson.-adv. o 2-12-f
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Berzel of
south of Gladstone were guests in
the city the first of the week.
John Little of this city, who is
taking mud cure treatments at Shako-
pee, MIMI, is improving very slightly.
The Dorcas society met Wednesday
with Mrs. W. H. Brown. The next
meeting will take place with Mrs.
Will Carroll.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Wolf Of Medora at the home
of Mrs. Jennie Chatham in this city
on Thursday.
Miss Emma Rabbideaux, sister of
Mrs. D. A. Cutnaw, left Friday morn
ing to visit with Miss Elsie Torger-
son of Taylor until Saturday evening.
MRS. F. w. Braun slipped as she
was descending the basement stairs
in her home in the eastern part of
the city on Thursday, wrenching her
back slightly in the fall. Mr.. Braun
is employed for the Parker & Sons
firm.
Mrs. F. L. Roquette was a hostess
at a series of two moved 1 o'clock
luncheons on Thursday and, Friday of
this week. The rooms were beauti-
fully decorated with cupids and hearts
and were delightfully."- fragrant with
roses, carnations and daffodils. Mrs.
Roquette had the assistance of her
daughter, Miss Oral, the Agenda club
and also of Mesdames O. B. Franken-
berg, w. A. Shaw and A. J. Osborn,
those assisting in the serving of
the several course luncheon, wearing
dainty little heart shaped aprons.
Following the luncheons cards were
enjoyed at thirteen tables each after
noon. Mrs. Roquette's fame as
hostess is we'll established and the
guests were delighted to again have
the opportunity of gathering at her
home.
At the regular meeting Of the city
council Monday a committee Of Harry
Beidler, chairman, Roy Butler, B. H.
Crawford, T. H. Pugh and W. l..
Richards was appointed by Mayor
ALT. White to confer with a CONNER
cial Club committee, consisting of II
F. Schroeder, J. G. F. Parker, F. w.
Turner and E. H. Knapp, in regard
to a new city hall. The question Of
installing a public scale in this city
also came up and the matter was re.
ferred to the public Improvement
committee for further consideration
Judge W. C. Crawford vas granted
permission to move his court chamb'
ers into his new quarters. The
plumbers bond of j. W. Molloy wal
approved and the remainder Of thu
session was spent with regular routine
business.
The Dickinson press., 1916-02-12

A little daughter arrived last Sat-
urday to gladden. the hearts of Mr..
and Mrs. R. L. Kessler of south of
Belfield, at the home of friends in this
city.
Rev. Ralph Roe was up from Taylor
this week, Miss Ruth Good accom-
panying him here. Miss Good was a
guest at the home of Rev. and Mrs.
R. H. Craig while in the city.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. An
derson received word this week that
Mr.. Anderson, who is recovering from
a serious appendicitis operation at
Fargo, is doing nicely, but that he
will be obliged to remain in the hos
pital longer than was expected.
The Dickinson press., 1916-02-12

and figured that he could save several
years of penitentiary punishment if
he admitted his guilt-hence his plea.
The sentence that can be imposed
is a variable one, but it is confidently
expected that this fiend will be able
to look back to his past misdeeds,
from a c~onvict's standpoint, for the
next Is or 20 years. Sentence will be
passed by Judge w. C. Crawford as
Don as he returns to the city.
Much credit is due Walter Sterland,
juvenile commissioner, for the sue
cessful conclusion Of this case. Ever
since he received an linking of the
facts in the case he worked unceas-
ingly to bring the criminal to justice.
He is now seeking a home for the
abused little girl with kind relatives
in the east, where she may have a
chance to live and forget the horrible
past.
The Dickinson press., 1916-02-12
Had Lung Trouble
and Expected 10 Die

The many recoveries brought
about by Eckman's. Alternative IRE
attracting wide attention. Read
about this case:-
33 b st., Keyser, w. Va.
1GentlemensI was taken sick In
November, 1908. I grew steadily
worse. Had two consultations. The
verdict was the fever had affected
my lungs and that my case was
hopelesss only gave me two months
to live. MY physician had tried most
an kinds OF treatment and one did
me any good, so he asked my hua-
band IL he objected to him trying
q proprietary medicine. I began
your Alternative. I was I'm bed from
November 80, 1905, until February
Is, 1909, and raj thought dying sev-
era times. Today I am healthier
and stronger :than ever.n (AbbFe-
19viafed.l GI
5(sixned) MRS. ii. K. BRHEY.
sEckman's Alternative is most efica-
zcious in bronchial catarrh and Sc.
we're throat and lung affections and
fup-building the system. Contains
no harmful f0r habit-forming drugs.
Accept no substitutes. Small size,
-: regular size, 50. Sold by lead
Ing druggists. Write for booklet
Eckman Laboratorys Philadelphia
The Dickinson press., 1916-02-12
INFANT DAUGHTER DEAD

Ethel Ester Schlapman, the nine
months-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Anton Schlapman of Gladstone died
Sunday evening, February 9Th.
A little one from US has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
All is dark within our dwelling,
Lonely are our hearts today,
For the one we loved so dearly,
Has forever passed away.
Contributed.
The Dickinson press., 1916-02-12
NEW SUPERINTENDENT COMING

John c. Thysell, the newly appoint
ed superintendent of the Dickinson
Experiment sub-station, expects to
arrive in Dickinson with his wife and
little son, Jack, about March 10th.
Mr.. Thysell expects to spend a few
days in Fargo before coming on to
Dickinson, comforting with, the Off
Gals at. the head station with re-
Dickinson station during the ensuing
year. Mr.. Thysell will retain his po-
sition with the U. S. Department of
Agriculture as heretofore, but will, of
course, be responsible to the North
Dakota Experiment Station for the
administration of the s%ub-station af-
fairs. In this way Mr.. Thysell will
be able to conduct both federal and
state experiments in connection with
his new position here.
The Dickinson press., 1916-02-12
CHURCH

Services at 1920 a. m. and 7:3Op. m.
Bible School IL M. Glasses for all
ages. Epworth League at $50 p. m.
Morning subject: "a Name to Live
and Yet Dead" Evening subject:
"Slay Utterly o. Make a Complete
Job"
The big chorus will sing morning
and evening. Male chorus will sing
at the evening service. Come and
hear them. II you are a stranger in
the city come and worship with us.
R.H. CRAIG, Pastor.
The Dickinson press., 1916-02-12

FORD WANTED
To exchange-Pair young horses
for Ford touring car. P. o. Box 4O4,
Dickinson, N. D.-adv. 2-5-3t
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21

mediate employment Of more
than 1000 of the highest type
Of skilled mechanics for . min
lr,um OF three years.
Already repair work has been
assigned TO the yard 70 keep
i.too mechanics. besides an
average OF several thousand en-
iisted navy men. busy for more
than two years.
The yard 10 fe miles by boat
from Seattle.
Figure shows the keyport
torpedo station site, already in
pcssession OF the government.
This spot will be the torpedo
base OF the Pacific. coast. and 10
being fitted for that service
now.
Figure 2 shows the United
States navy supply depot. where
vast stores Of munitions are
kept.
Figure 3 shows an area which
has been surveyed by the gov
ernment for a proposed areo
training school. The level land
around Port Orchard 10 ideal for
the purpose. and friends OF the
yard are trying TO prevail upon
the war department AZ Wash
inoton 20 locate the school at
this point.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
UAYBURG STORY
HELD UP BY ORDER
OF JUDGE RONALD

On application Attorney John Murphy judge TUESDAY
issued order against publication Tn. OF the i
charged
With compicisy in tho blsekmaulns plot Seattle
Clay
appear
the grounds tho publication OF h article
Doe Lillian Peter
o CtayhurE
Will be held FRIDAY, when wi be de-
issue
order
In the opinion articles eminenty
proper publication.
Of Judge Ronald other
Of fair The Star does admit that these
ort defendants right impartial trial. and
IN. ,.r,,o, OF The
ee against them
rules the hearing nest Friday The Star
a rirns
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
SuESLINDBLoM
FOR LARGE sum
Man Frozen in Arctic Asks
Employer for $4,000
Damages
LOST FOUR FINGERS

Frozen nearly to death while tray
ersing the bitter wastes above the
Arctic circle in the interests OF
Erik o. Lindbiom. Seattle and San
Franoisco multi-millionaire, Olof A.
c1aseIi. OF 2224 Eighth ave. is su-
ing his former employer In the
United States circuit court here.
Tuesday. for 100000
The suit IL to recover damages
for an alleged breach OF contract
eiase1i alleges LindbIom sent him
from Nome to a point on the kobuk
river. 100 miles north Of the Arctic
fircle, In 1909. to take charge OF
the Lucky Three mining properties.
lie says Llndblom agreed TO pay
him $3.50 monthly and expenses "
ihe mine paid. besides handsome
bonus
Arriving at the Kobuk properties.
he testified. he found there were
not enough provisions TO provihe
against famine.
A letter from Lindb,om intercept.
cd him, he declared. stating that
provisions were en- route to him.
He took charge Of the shipment Tar
ther down the Kobuk river. and In
returning to the Northern camp
wa caught in blizzard.
The thermometer droDped 10 ~
de~rees below zero. he said.
Clasell ~ minus three fingers ot
his right hand and one ~ his left ne
q result Of his being frozen. His
nose also was frozen. as we'll A. one
foot part Of which. he lost.
r1ascll also has started another
suit against Lindblom for }oo,oVV
for personal injuries.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
BIG PROBLEMS AHEAD FOR COUNCIL.

Erickson tried
Fourth bring Division
Erickson tried Division Lake
line. This also.
And council substituted r. H. Thomson
utilities committee I
Il to the utilities committee II Is up to the
whole council.
DIVISION NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
paying basis,
m intended.
council r. r. Thomson
Cedar Enc
ownership tried make capital the
dill
patching this leak.
whole council.
poll
left
al
WHATEVER PURPOSE THAT SECRET CAUCUS WAS TO
SERVE. HAS. BY THIS TIME, ALREADY SERVED.
NOW LET US ALL FORGET IT AND GET BUSY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
CHIEF FIRES COP
after hot WORDS

Following an alteration between
Chief OF Police Lang and Patrol
man c. ]. Mullen In the chiefs OF.
fice Monday. Mullen was Tired
Tuesday.
During the clash. Lang said
20 Mullen: "I'iI get you yet
and Mullen replied: ~ have
enough on you. won't 90
alone"
According 10 Mullen. the trouble
arose when he asked Lang to let
him work at nights instead OF day
time. lie had secured this permis-
sion from the lieutenant In charge.
but Lang Insisted he should work
daytime. Mullen explained that his
brother. who r. paralyzed. needed
some Of his attention during the
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
CHARLES 4. STONE

Who are Stone & Webster? Tho the Stone
& Websfer cortorafion has been a dominating
factor in the Puget Sound district for a score
Of years. little information concerning the heads
Of the powerful COMPANY has been giuen the
public. The Star sent man Eda TO look them
up. He has gone into Wall ST., Neao York. and
found that behind Stone & Websfer IS John ID.
Rockefeller and his millions. He has gone TO
Boston. Mas. and has picked MP some other
interesting information. Today The Star prints
y hif Near York article.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
TT1hG above blrd'seye view Of
sesttie's ioestion In veIs-
slon 10 Bremerton shows

v
sesttie's ioestion IN veis-
- ton 10 Bremerton shows
how the development Of Puget
sound az . great naval corr
s,ruction. repair ard supply
base would give the government
. ianoioeked area. accessible
only by . narrow. deep water
channel.
Nature has fortified the VI.
einity os Bremersoo. The con-
slnuous 4ofoot channel permits
vessels Of the deepest draft 20
90 20 the yard. iss nsrro~ness
makes II . simple problem 70
protect the approaches.
The navy yard district, " de.
veloped a. Secretary Daniels
has recorme nded and - Sen.
asor poindester's bill provides.
Us expected 10 almost imme-
oisteiy double IN population.
The towns OF Brcrerton. Ma
nette. Port Orchard and
Charleston have combined
population OF more than 10000.
and would eventually. u 10 pre-
dieted by Bremerton men. be
Incorporated into one city OF
10000 or 10000.
Bsttieship construction az the
Puget sound yard means i'm
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
ADDITIONAL MOTOR
TRUCKS ARE SENT

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. March 81.
-Fifty-four additional motor trucks
are en- route TO Columbus. attended
by factory experts who will operate
them In the field. II is expected
they will relieve the transportation
troubles between Columbus and the
field forces.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
MEETINGS At NIGHT?
Council Committee Discusses Plan

The question Of night ses-
sions OF the city council was
the frss problem tackled by the
judiciary ard department em.
cheney committee Tuesday aft
ernoon. Moore. Thomson. Dale
and Haas are said TO favor the
change. The minority mem
bers are opposed TO H.
All committee meetings will be
scheduled for the daytime. The
who want the regular
council session postponed from
Monday afternoon 10 evening say
that II would give them more time
10 attend to private matters during
the day.
Majority cot rcilmen will fight
the plan on the ground that all
members are expected TO give their
entire time to city affairs.
Councilman Dale's flag ceremony
and Councilman Bol.
TONS amendment TO have patriotic
singing along with II. We're also
scheduled TO come before the ju
ilciary committee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
ROCKEFELLER'S
MILLIONS BACK
TRACTION TRUST
STONE ( WEBSTER Ta Ta a5 ;s5ssI q 1an mn. T1s ,svs

In single bs
Webster Management association
their net earnings ot1st they charge
OF Htssiot dividends of stistt7s balance
SERVES and depreciation OF ss!0io.ss3.
Their
carried 3ti sSS.9oe In a
The electrical
approximately fSaSs0
equal TO 2tlt.seo tseandic iamp<s
The total output is5stSs.s0o cubic feet
The various companies employ about 10000
IA few OF the Webster
company controlling
stations
district with
Ssoo0o 600 Dallas Electric
Galveston Houston Electric Mississippi River Power
tKeokuk Ia) and Northern Texas Electric
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21

WASHINGTON. March 2i.--
The house today amended Rep
resensative Hays army bill ard
empowered the president TO
call out regular reserves In
case OF war or threatened hos
tliltles. In effect. u will permit
an Increase OF the army by
10000 men without awaiting
congressional action.
Passage before adjournment OF
the Hay and TiIlman military
bills in the house and senate.
was the hope OF leaders today.
A final vote on the armor
plate measure this afternoon
is certain.
Disposition of Representative
lays army increase bill is rather
more doubtfrS. There Is a chance
hat work on II may be completed
oday. hut II Is considered more
probable the vote wil be taker
as II will not be consid
red tomorrow.
Senators Penrose and Oliver were
expected 10 make their final stand
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
Most Powerful
Plutocraey in History

The most powerful plutocracy
the world has ever seen. branch
ing out into WORLDWIDE
money trust that Is likely 10 In
volve Uncle Sam In the greatest
political problems he has ever
facedf"--that IL how a keen Wall
ut. observer today characterized the
tremendous expansion Of the Rock.
efeller interests.
On the directorate OF the SJO.O0O..
Od0 American international corpor'
alton. Of which Stone now Is the
head. are some of the country's
biggest captains OF Industry. the
General Electric. United States
Steel. Westinghouse Electric and
many other corporations being rep
resented.
Their first steps will doubtless be
the promotion OF engineering and
manufacturing enterprises In Rus
sia and Argentina.
The operations OF the new Rock
efoIler Stone Il Webster corpora
tIon are 10 be worldwide, and Will
cover shipping. railroad buildins
and management. mining. mstal-
lurgical. chemical and public ser
vice corporations.
The control Of such foreign mo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
IUMDIM WILL TRY TO
ABATE DRUG STORE

After two unsuccessful attempts
To convict the owners of the Stew
art Street pharmacy. 100 Stewart
St. OF Illegally selling liquor. Pros
ecutor Lundin is happy Tuesday
over the conviction in justice court
OF Sherman Billingsley. one of the
proprietors.
Lundin says he will make an at.
tempt TO abate the place. unless
the tenants are ordered to leave at
once
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
CARRANzA ASKS FOR PROTOCOL
meeting today. and was assent

meeting today, and was assent
ed to.
There is no intention OF signing
the protocol Immediately. since
time will be necessary TO give both
nations opportunity for considera-
ton of counter proposals.
a factor in the decision was real-
ization of Carranaza's difficulty in
making his position clear to the
Mexican people. unless he had some
written document. or agreement, to
show the Americans were acting in
good faith.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
BY ROBERT J. BENDER

BY ROBERT J. BENDER
WASHINGTON, March al
A message probably viii be
sent to Gen. Carranxa late to-
day informing him that Presi-
dent Wilson and his cabinet
have agreed to the Carranxa
suggestion that further opera
tions against Villa be conduct
ed und4rshe terms OF a written
protocol. or agreement.
The plan was presented by
Counsellor Polk. Of the state
department, at the cabinet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21

In order to trap villa II he es-
capped the central American column.
Gen. Pershing has sent squadrons OF
cavalry toward Babricosa and Car
men. on either side OF Namiquipa.
One OF them should be within
striking distance of villa today or
tomorrow.
Several aeroplanes accompany
ing the expedition spent the night
near Ascencion. within a few hours
flight OF Namiquipa. possibly to as
sist the reinforcements in locating
villa.
There is no sign of friction be-
tween the de facto government
troops and Americans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
VOTEARMY INCREASE
House Fsvors Adding 5000 Men

against Tiilman's measure this
afternoon.
Gardner and other advocates Of
preparedness plan to amend Hays
army bill, doubling It's light and
heavy artillery provisions.
There will also be debate on
It's proposal to place the state
militia under federal supervision.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
NEGRO TROOPS EAGER
TO GET HOLD OF VILLA
BY 4. c. RoEhME.


U. p. Staff Correspondent
DOUGLAS, Arix.. March
21.--"God pity Villa II the
Seventh and Tenth get
within sight Of him."
This expression Of the
general idea here wac
voiced today by an officer
In the American camp.
When Douglas was in dan
ger during the battle Of
Aqua Prieta. those regi-
ments stood by" on the
border while viIllsts bullets
rained on American soil.
A number Of soldiers fell
victims to the bandit snip
ers. During the fight and
ever since. troopers Of the
Tenth, a negro organization.
frequently have expressed a
desire to get after shat
Villa man."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
By E. r. Conkle
United Press staff corresronden

Ell PASO, March 2l.-Cen. Pershing
wirelessed his headquarters at Columbus to-
day that Carranzistas yesterday severely de-
feated the Villistas in pitched battle. Villa
into the Santa Clara mountains.
Col. Dodd's swiftly moving cavalry is re-
ported today on forced march toward
Namiquipa to reinforce Gen. Cano's Car
ranza troops which fought Villa and his fol-
lowers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-21
SECRETARY DANIELS WILL APPEAR BEFORE
COMMITTEE IN SUPPORT OF BRtMERTON BILL

WASHINGTON March 2iSecrctay Daniels will
affairs committee ths favor
Poindext~ hill appopratng t0soo0 the Puget
battieshp construction
The has special bill for the
appropriation general
navy
Humphrey both
submitted data TO con-
Admiral Benson who favored yard
rather than Puget sound