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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-29
BOAT CAPSIZES; DANISH
KING NEARLY browns

London. Eng. July 29.-King Chris
tian. of Denmark. had narrow escape
from drowning Friday afternoon
through the capsizing of a boat which
he was sailing near Aarnus. says a
Reuter- dispatch from Copenhagen
The king went out alone in a small
saiiboat and a sudden puff of wind
capsized the craft. throwing the kins
into the water
The king Immediately swan TO the
overturned craft and. pulling himself
upOpn il. sat astride the keel. where
his plight was observed from the shore
Boats Immediately FASTENED to the
kings assistance and rescued him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-29
S5PANNELS WERE LIFE Of ALPINE;
TRAGEDY CASTS PAIL OVER TOWN
At Picture Theater No Evenings Entertainment Was
!. Complete Unless the Spannells Were There With
Their Happy Natures; Jealousy Transforms Man
Who Had Magnified Innocent Incidents
by a. VI. BRANsON.

4 LPINE Texas, July 9s.-Alpiae
"A has not yet recovered from the
= u shock it received ten days ago
sehen II J. SPANIEL shot and killed his
wife and Col NJ g Butler. The muir
ders were committed about a quarter
10 nine in the evening. when large
number Of the townseople were sitting
in the theater waiting for the moving
pictures to begin. Col and Mrs. Butler
had been familiar figures there for
month past. and every summer since
CHE local theater was opened the
sayety and prettiness Of airs- SPANIEL
and the witty remarks Of her jovial
husband have been part Of the even
irg's pleasure for those who sat near
them. on the night of the tragedy all
vas cheerful II the theater. People
-v1ere LAUGHING and talking like one
big family Just rs the lights were
about TO 80 out. the time when the
Spannells usually entered. half a dozen
shocked voices at once called from the
rear: Harry SPANIEL has killed his
wife,
Horror and incredulity were on every
face. Then some one added He killed
Col Butler, too" and a pail seemed to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-29

Ter; 7 wonder how long It will ia Ike
YOU 10 nave Your eyes opened"
MaGnifies Small Incidents
50 lar as amy one in Alpine knows,
these two seemingly innocent sfrua-
lions were the only reasons for Span
helIs insane jealousy How he mag
nified them into a cause for the trag-
cuE no one can understand.
1t generally is believed he planned
The murders al least an hour before
tney were committed. He went into
supper in a Palm Beach suit, but
later went 70 his room and changed 20
black clothes He had two loaded re-
volvers with him in the ear. and he
insisted on Mrs. SpannelTs driving with
aim when She preferred TO go 10 the
picture show RE drove up to the
hotel entrance and called Eaily-
Asks ButIer TO Take Drive.
oh Major, come take a drive" Col.
Butler had so recently received his
promotion that he vas commonly
known by his former title
Mai Ellis. who was nearby, came
forward. but SPANIEL said NO. 1 want
MAJ Butler and went into the LOBBY
10 get Col Butler. He then opened
HIM to seat beside Mrs. SPANIEL
Puts Little One Out.
Ihen ne said 10 his little daughter.
BABY, get out and play with the
Then the Double Killing.
He drove scant half mile about
town Then put on the emergency
brake, stepped QIt on the running
BOARD and began firing. People nearby
heard Mrs. SPANIEL cry.
ear " life Pleading.
Harry. please don't kill me,''-and
his reply
Crystal. why did you make me do
He left the car after firing three
snots n Butler and two at his wife,
tnen came back and fired again
\ few Yards away he met Lee Han
cock, who was going toward the car.
Well. Lee he said. I've killed
them both. They made me do it." Then
he went TO the Jail and gave himself
Up.
Friends Dazed. Mortified.
In spite Of the deep sorrow of the
whole community over tine death OF
Crystal SPANIEL. most Of the friends
are not so much angry at SPANIEL. "a
dazed and Mortified and una bic in
spite OF facts to believe that he could
commit such a crime.
Those who know him hope that he
viii die soon rather than live ON
gnaWed by the remorse they know h.
feels more deeply than a less sensitive
man might
John Holland Crystal SpanneI's
father has renOunced the revenge ne
sWOre he would take in order not to IL
crease the blight ON the life of his
little granddaughter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-29
Itching Torture Stops

It is unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema. rinsworm. rashes, and
similar skin troubles. A little zemo.
gotten at any drug store for Use, or
SLOO for extra large bottle, ana
promptly applied will usually give IN
slant relief from itching torture. II
cleanses and soothes the skin anG heals
quickly and effectively most skin
diseases
Zemo is a wonderful dfsappearfnz
liquid and does not smart the most
delicate skin 1t is not greasy. is easily
applied and costs little Get it today
and save all further distress.
Zemo, Cleveland. ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-29
Gives Way to Jealousy.

He suffered agouies Of Jealous
when he saw her dancing with othe
men. But although she loved hin
dearly, she felt thar she had a right q
such scanty Eayety as the town #
forded. and insisted on his taking he
70 dances. especially as the men sh
danced with were usually young boy.
or men who had grown I'D with her.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-29
Rumanian Government Or
ders DR.. Andronescu to
Exposition in Ell Paso.


The Rumanian government. through
its representative. DR.. Demetrius I
Andronescu. has officially signified its
intention of sending DR.. AndronescI
as an accredited delegate 10 the Inter-
national Soil Products exposition which
will be held in Fl Paso from October
L 10 %. The notification came last
night TO F. 7. Wnmarth. treasurer OF
the International Farm congress. IN
der the auspices Of which body the ex-
position viii be held 1t IS expected
that Eumania also VIII place an eX-
hibit of her agricultural resources on
display At the exposition
Recalled To JsreaI War.
DR. Andronescu was sent as a dele
gate to the tenth annual Interns tiOnal
exposition in Denver last year. and
that the great Denver event had hard
y thrown open its doors TO the public
when DIR. Andronescu received an i'm
perative message from his govern
ment, demanding his immediate de-
parture for Europe and acceptance OF
q commission in the Rumanian army
To Gather I, = Data.
Or. Audrouescu has been commits
stoned by his government TO make n
special investigation Of the agriCul-
tural products of the United States
on the occasion Of she opening of the
International Farm congress and the
international Soil Products exposition
in II paso in october. His reports
viii be printed 10y his government and
distributed 10 asviculturalists both
abroad and in this country. The lists
Of premiums and all literature relat-
ing 20 the proceedings Of the Farm
congress and the exposition have been
forwarded, AZ Or. AndrOnescu's request,
10 the Eumanion authorities.
Mexican Exhibits.
Mexican interests. agricultural in
dustrial and educational. viii also BE-
represented at the International Sol
Products exposition On receiving Z
letter recently from prospective Mex
ican exhibitor inquiring whether the
exposition would ACCEPT Mexican pro
ducts for display, the exposition author
tiles replied. 1t is 10y no means the
intention Of the promoters Of this en-
terprise to exclude Mexican products !
The first Of the Mexican exhibitors
20 signify his desire TO be represented
among the American and foreign ex-
hihitors at the great event is Pedro
Barrenechea. Of the Mexico Guavule |
company, soc Mills building Senior
Barrenechea VIII install an extensive /
exhibit. including a great variety Of /
products from his own farms and quar- |
ries in Mexico The guavule and mari !
GALA rubber plants viii be shown: as !
VIII a great variety Of the ixtle fiber
Tor the manufacture Of rope. Tuna" /
PIC kles, cheese and honey viii be ex-
hioited, and an extensive variety OF /
and semi-precious stones.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-29
JOHN HARTMAN REPORTS
WATCH STOLEN ON UTNE

John Hartman. Of 1I6 North I.atta
street. reported to the city detective
department Friday night that his gold
wach had been stolen from his pocket
while en- route to the city i'm a jitne bus
According TO the story Of Hartman
he was certain that he hal the watch
before stepping into the car which
was crowded at the time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-29
SAN ANTONIO MAN WANTS
TO STAKT SHIFT L ACTORN HERE

\ san Antonio custom shirt manu-
facturer has communicated with the
chamber of cOmmerce 10 ascertain what
inducements are offered i'm Fl Paso for
such an industry FL Paso is favor
ably situated for a custom shirt fac
tory in view Of the excellent conditions
this city affords, he says.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-12-13
BUYERS LOOKING
FOR GOOD CATTLE
Two Brainerd Men Buy 81 Pure.
breds For Shipment to
Grow Wing County.

Thrty-one head Of purebred cattle
were purchased in this county last
week for shipment to farms in Crow
Wing county, near Brainerd. Messrs.
H. c. Zierke. cattle buyer and ship
per, and Byron Gates, a progressive
farmer living near Brainerd, were the
buyers. They purchased twelve pure
fbred sires. six head Of purebred COWS
The breeds represented were Here
fords, Red Polls and Shorthorns. The
supply available for sale in the coun-
tv is very limited. The demand for
purebred cattle is away beyond the
supply Our informant says that $50
to 800 per head were offered for pure
bred young stock and refused by the
owners. Then said he, why will
people persist in breeding scrubs,
which they must keep three or four
years in order to realize this price,
and are lucky if they get it at any
time"
Mr. Byron Gates. mentioned above,
is son Of Joshua Gates, pioneer
schoolmaster of this county, and who
lived on the north shore Of Diamond
Lake in the early days. Mr.. Byron
Gates bought bull from Mr.. c.. 0.
Bergquist three weeks ago, and this
animal was included in the shipment
made to Brainerd this week. Mr..
Bergquist has sold all his holdings Of
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-12-13
Community M0uRNS
A GOOD WOMAN
Unexpected Death Of Mrs. 0s.
car Knutson Shocks All.
A Large Funeral.
MRS. OSCAR A. KNUTSON.

MRS. OSCAR A. KNUTSON.
Mrs. Oscar A. Knutson, beloved wo-
man in the home and social circles in
the south part Of the county, passed
away last Wednesday afternoon, sue
cumbing to an attack of pneumonia
and complications. Mrs. Knutson has
been in poor health for number OF
years back but seemed during the
past year to be getting stronger, and
her many friends had good hopes that
she would regain her health and be.
come robust agsin. 1t was not so to
be. She was taken down on Sunday,
Dec. 3, with the fatal malady that
caused her death after three days
She attained the age Of thirty years
one month and sixteen days.
Mrs. Marie Elsie (Peterson) Knut.
son was born at Lake Lillian Oct. 90
1886. She was baptized as member
in the Christine Lutheran church at
Lake Lillian and was confirmed at
Willmar at the age Of sixteen by Rev.
Gustaf Peterson. She grew to woman
hood in the community, and became
the bride Of Mr.. Oscar A. Knutson,
Dec. %, 1905. Eleven years of happy
married life came to a close with her
death, and the grief-stricken husband
with three children,-Marvel, Ralph
and Olive, aged 10, and years re.
spectively are left to bitterly mourn
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-12-13
Q BIT uA RY
p. M. QUIST.

Tomorrow afternoon at Willma1
will occur the funeral of P. M. Quist
formerly an old time resident of Will
mar and at one time county attorney
of Kandiyohi county, whose death oc
Cured this week at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Alice Broniche of Lind
strom, MINI. The funeral will be in
charge of the Masonic order and the
remains will be laid beside those o1
his wife, who died a couple of years
ago, and those of his younger daugh
ter, Inez.
The deceased was native Of Den
mark. AS a young man he had a good
education but worked as blacksmith
apprentice. Came to America In 1868
Worked with a big hardware firm in
Chicago. Came to st. Paul and was
employed as craftsman for the St
Paul & Pacific Ry. Co. Came to Will
mar in 1874. Here he did surveying
and many old plats testify as to his
ability as a penman. He studied law
Was admitted to the bar and hung
out his shingle where the Farmers
restaurant is now located. He was
appointed county attorney in place Of
Scot Ransom in 1888 and was re-elect'
ed for another term. He held the Of
fee of land agent for the Railway
company for many years. Later he
moved to the cities. At the time OF
the Spanish-American war he enlisted
as engineer in the army engineering
department and did service in Cuba
He was about 68 years of age at the
time Of his death.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-12-13

their beloved wife and mother. She
Is also mourned by her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. P. Peterson of Lake Lii
lian, and three brothers and four Sis
ters-Anton, Albert and Emil Peter
son, Mrs. Minnie Linn, Mrs. Selma
Johnson, Mrs. Ella Lundquist and
Miss Hazel, all Of whom were present
at the funeral. Among the mourners
are also Mr.. and Mrs. Erick Knutson,
Victor S. Knutson of Long Prairie,
and many other relatives.
Her life was gentle, quiet and unas-
suming, but like the still waters it
was deep. In her heart Of hearts she
carried those she loved, and her hand
was never weary, her step never fail
ed in ministering unto, caring for,
waiting upon those who were in any
way dependent upon her.
The funeral services were held Sun
day morning, and the outpouring of
the people who came to pay their last
respects to the memory Of one who
was beloved by all testified to her
standing in the community. The cor
tege which left the late residence at
ten o'clock extended for a mile and
a half, and some one has told us that
he counted ninety-eight autos which
brought the people to the Svea
church.
Rev. w. E. Pearson Of Willmar Of
ficiated. He preached the funeral SER
mon, and Rev. E. o. Erickson of the
Fahlun Baptist church also gave a
tribute to the deceased woman in a
| brief address. A quartette composed
of Miss Ellen and Mr.. Walter Skog-
| lund, Mrs. Harold Nelson and Mr..
Harry Johnson, sang two selections
and Mr.. Samuel Nelson Of Willmar
gave solo. 1t was one of the sad
dest funerals seen at Svea and the
church was unable to room the peo-
pie.
The pail bearers were the three bro
thers-Albert, Arthur and Emil, and
three brothers-in-law, Chas. Johnson,
Oscar Linn and Victor Lundquist, and
the interment took place in the
churchyard adjoining.
TheFo was a profusion of flowers
from relatives and friends. There
was a broken wheel from the neigh.
bors, a wreath from the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Christine church, and
a bouquet from the NJ. w. A. of Will
mar.
Among those from a distance in at
tendance at the funeral were Supt. v
S. Knutson of Long Prairie, Mrs. 10
seph Magnuson and baby Of Cromwell
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Heglund and
Mrs. David Gustafson Of Olivia and 3
large number from Willmar, including
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Nelson and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Johnson .and fam
lily, F. G. Handy, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Swenson and daughter, Miss Elns
Swenson, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Blom
quist, Miss Annie Westlund, Ericl
Westlund, Mr.. and Mrs. Gustaf Blom
gren, Samuel Nelson and daughter
Miss Minnie Nelson, Mrs. Carl Ander
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Nordstrom
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bjelkengren, MI
; and Mrs. Charles Wallin, N. O. Nelson
: and family and others.
A Tribute to the Late Mrs. knutoor
The whole community knew her q
q Elsie. To 10 who know her bette
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-12-13
Repertoire Company Here.

The Elizabeth Morrill, Company op-
e1ed a weeks engagement at the To-
cal Opera House Monday evening. The
company is above the average roper
toire company to appear in our city,
and one nice feature OF the engage
ment, to date, is the fact that they
have put on strictly new plays. The
vaudeville numbers, introduced be-
tween acts, are especially worthy OF
mention, the dancing acts put on by
The Bergers being the best Of this
class Of entertainment seen here in
many a day.
In addition to the plays on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday evenings,
there will be matinee Saturday af-
ternoon. At this time a play Of as-
pecial interest to the women and chill
dren will be produced.
Evening prices remain at rs. 35 and
80 cents for the remainder Of the
week. Matinee prices will be 10 and
20 cents.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-12-13
nine DAYS FOR SHOP
PERS BEFORE XMAS
WI||mar Stores Are the Mecca
For Christmas Shoppers
From Far and Near.

Three days this week and six solid
days next week remain for Christmas
shoppers before Christmas eve. The
latter coming on Sunday disposes Of
the problem Of how late to keep the
stores open on that day. Saturday
evening of next week will be the last
chance to buy your Christmas goods.
The Willmar stores are brimful Of
attractive goods for Christmas buy
ers. The cold wave will soon moder-
ate and as there has not been enough
snow to impede auto driving shoppers
can easily come in long distances ov-
er the good roads.
Our clothing stores are presenting
unprecedented opportunities to buy
winter clothing at low prices, and buy
ers are running in from great distanc-
es to take advantage of them.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-12-13

and closer the qualities that made
friends and neighbors call her Elsie
made an impression on our souls that
will sweeten with the years and will
grow deeper with the passing OF time.
Though sufferer as few have suf'
fered for six long years, the smile
never left her face and the hope never
faded from her eye. Laugh and the
world laughs with you," sings the poet
and the words are true; but how she
misses it when she added, "Weep and
you weep alone" No! ah no! The
golden chain which links heart to
heart and soul to soul stretches from
the springs of laughter to the foun'
tain of tears.
Where Dickens laughed we laugh!
Where the tears blotted the page up
on which he wrote, yours blur the
page as you read. So today Elsie's
folks need not feel lonely. All who
knew her are weeping. No unkind
words from her lips are left to mar
the memories of her life. ~ss
If she had any unkind thoughts Of
anyone she carried them with her in.
to the silence Of the grave. The new.
ly born babe could leave no cleaner OF
better record than this.
So l, who am nothing more than a
tenant by sufferance in the realm
where I stumbled because OF relent-
less circumstances and where claim
no title to a foot Of earth-come in
all humility and sorrow to put wild
flower upon her grave.
She loved the birds-may they sing
sweet1v where she rests She loved
the trees and fowers-may the leaves
bloom above her couch.
She loved us all. May our hearts
be more tender and noble because she
lived, may our eyes be wet with tears
because she died.-A Friend.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-12-13
MASS MEETING ON
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Representative P. 4. Fre's
Session With Constituents
at the Courthouse.

About fifty citizens in the county re-
sponded to the call of Representative
Frye, and appeared at the courthouse
last Saturday afternoon to discuss leg
islative matters. Supt. G. A. Foster,
of the city schools, was elected chair
man Of. the meeting and Peter Bonde,
secretary. Representative P. H. Frye
was present, but Senator P. A. Gand-
rud was absent.
The deficiency in the school appro-
priations was the matter first brought
up. Representatives of the Boards of
Education of Willmar and Atwater
spoke urging that the state aid prom
ised the schools should be provided
for In full and that the deficiencies of
the past two years be made good.
Members of country schools present
expressed themselves along tho same
lines and resolution was adopted
asking our legislators to support. these
appropriations. There were interest.
ing side discussions on the school
laws by several present, and for a
time it looked as though the meeting
would 60 on record as favoring that
the state laws should prescribe all the
conditions for granting state aid to
schools, and less discretion be grant.
ed the State Boad. The bubbling
fountains In country schools, e1ces-
sive requirements for library books,
etc., was denounced as graft.
Representative Frye went into de-
tail on his record relating to the
cohc0 a $i1no IN hn oof
sion, showing how he had stood by the
little red school house" appropria-
tions consistently from start to finish.
Representative Christianson was
the only candidate for Speaker for the
next session who had fought for ade-
quate school appropriations in the last
session, said Mr.. Frye.
The road laws and drainage laws
were discussed pro and con. A mo-
ton that the meeting favored a return
to the township system of caring for
all roads was voted down. AS to
drainage it was admitted that pro-
gress had been made at the last ses-
sion IL light direction. blythe pro-
vision Of drainage districts, by which
all who tile into an outlet can be tax
ed to contribute; towards improving
the main bitches. The matter of Sc
curing a State appropriation for as
sisting in cleaning up the South Fork
of Crow River was discussed, but lit
tie faith was shown that such assist
ance can be secured.
The last matter to be taken up was
the fish laws. A resolution was adop-
ted asking for laws prohibiting the IL
censing by the State to seine our
lakes for trough" fish. Also for per-
mitting netting for home use with set
nets with mesh not less than two and
a half inches square.
The meeting came to a close as the
shadows of the early December eve
ming began to be noticeable in the
courtroom. Mr.. Frye had asked for
advice, and he was given a lot Of it..
He will continue in the mex. session
to use his own sound judgment, as he
did in the last. The meeting did no
harm, and it no doubt was relief to
many to unburden their minds.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-12-13
Associates With Dr.. Benson.

DR.. Nels o. Sandven, who for the
past few years, has been conducting
a general practice and private hospi'
tai at Park River, N. D., arrived last
week, and is associated with DR.. liver
S. Benson, in this city. DR.. Sandven
graduated from the medical school OF
the university Of Illinois, in 1906. He
has recently returned from Chicago
where he took post graduate work in
eye, ear, nose and throat diseases. He
will specialize in these, in addition to
internal medicine, in his practice
here
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-12-13
LOCAL DEBATERS TO BE
TRIED OUT THIS WEEK

High School Discussion League Con-
test to be Held Friday Evening.
The local contest of the Minnesota
High School Discussion League will
take place in the high school auditor
ium next Friday evening at eight o.
clock. There will be six participants.
The subject for discussion is the Fed
eral Ownership of Railroads. It 8
hoped that a large audience will be
present to hear this vital question d..
cussed. An admission fee Of 10 cents
will lie charged.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-12-13
May Have Club HOuee.

At a meeting of the Automobile
Club held last Wednesday evening,
preliminary plans for the purchase Of
ground for the erection of a club
house, were talked over. The plan is
to take up subscription among auto
enthusiasts, selling shares at $500
per share. The question of a location
is indefinite but it win be at either
Eagle or Green Lake.
A committee Of five, was appoint
ed to report at the next meeting,
which will be held in the near future.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-12-13
Tobacco Dealers Arrested.

Several of the local confectionery
stores had evidently become lax in OBJ
serving the law prohibiting the sale
of cigarettes and tobacco to minors
and accordingly the sheriff got busy
last week and made ten arrests. Eight
plead guilty of the charge and paid
their fines each of 81 and costs. A
ninth stood trial and was found guilty
and was fined 81 and costs. A tenth
case is pending.