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The state herald., 1916-02-18
sauaw ea.en by Hurary MeIys..

Durango. colo.-A Navajo squaw
was attacked and dcyolred by pack
OF hungry wolves. west Of tho Cnriaou
mountains IN New Mexico. according
to reports brought hero from Ship
rock. n. NJ. Indian agency.
The state herald., 1916-02-18

Tered with female
trouble, backache,
nervous spells and
the blues. My chill
dren's loud talking
and romping would
make mo 30 nervous
l could just tear
everything to pieces
and l would ache all
over and feel SO sick
that / would not
want anyone 10 talk
The state herald., 1916-02-18
rrsa suuar en oIyen % conar,...

waahlng,on.-A bill introduced by
Congressman Claude Kitchen. Demo
cratic leader OF tho House. provides
for tho outright repeal OF the free
sugar clause OF tho present tariff.
leaving the present duty In force.
The state herald., 1916-02-18
ONLY ONE MAN SAVED WHEN
GERMAN U-BOAT SINKS A
FRENCH VESSEL OFF
SYRIAN COAST.
DAREDEVIL HITS MINE
BRITISH CRUISER ARETHUSA is
BELIEVED TOTAL LOSS
THRILLING DEEDS IN.
SPIRED POETS.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Paris, Feb. 16.-The destruction of
two allied warships with the loss of
1884 lives was reported Monday.
Three hundred and seventy four
lives were lost when the French
cruiser Admiral Charnes was sunk off
the Syrian coast. Dispatches con-
firming the loss OF the cruiser said
that only one man. out of 375 aboard.
was saved. The ministry OF marine
gave out n statement expressing fear
for the safety of the Admiral Charner.
n 4,GSO.ton cruiser 1t was stated that
no word had been received from her
since Feb. s. when German report
stated that a French warship had
been torpedoed by n German subma-
rine.
Ten seamen were killed when the
British cruiser Arethusa was blown
up by mine. off the east coast OF
England. The Arethusa, which has
figured in some OF the most thrilling
English naval exploits of the war, is
believed to be total wreck.
The Arethusa, light cruiser, built
In October. 1913, had several encou
ters with German torpedo boats and
other warships early in the war, and
became known as the daredevil of the
English fleet. Her exploits inspil
several English poets to create
rhymes in her honor. and the Are.
'husn's crew were popular heroes in
England.
Six Killed in Air Raids.
London.-A Reuter- dispatch from
Milan says six persons were killed
and seven injured by bombs dropped
The state herald., 1916-02-18
Report q p,aa In Anaeonda rItn.

lutte, Mont Fire ON the i.90O
foot level Of the ponnHyi,anla mine of
tho Anaconda Copper Mining Com.
pnny hero was believed 10 have taken
a toll OF twenty four lives.
The state herald., 1916-02-18
Family stricken by Typhoid Fever.

Fowlcr.-Two deaths In ono fam
ily In two days and the two remain.
ing members OF the family In dy.
Ing condition In tho toll taken by ty.
phoid fcycr In the homo OF william
Anderson In this city.
The state herald., 1916-02-18
MIah. Better Have Said Nothing.

WIBHt btttcT F'dVc odIu NUSHlHu.
Judge-Prisoner at the bar. have
you anything to say for yourself7
Prisoner-Yes. m'lud: admits I'm
n vagabon' and n thief: but yer ought
er be VERY thankful I'm hero and let
mo orf lightly.
Judge-How do you make that OUT
Prisoner-Well. suppose NC biokes
went on n strike and turned honest.
what would yer ludship and sich as
you do fur n livin'?''
Judge tseyerely)-Um-fve years
penal ervitude.-London Mall.
The state herald., 1916-02-18
Girl Asserts Pastor Behaved u,r.

Sterling Tho Rev William Clyde
i,hon, "a. unmarried. was arrested nj
Sterling. charged by Miss netA Bal
lard OF Merino. 10 years old. with bc.
trayal and refusal 20 marry her.
The state herald., 1916-02-18
Western Union Vice preslden, Dead.

Denver. - Bclvlderc Brooks. vice
president OF the Western Union Tclc.
graph Company. and former resident
OF Denver. died Mt his home on River.
side Drive, In New York. OF heart trou.
BILE. following n period OF I'll health
for several months.
The state herald., 1916-02-18
OF Course Not.

Jaggs-I was painting the town red
last night.
Waggs-Ill bet you didn't use wa
ter-colors.
The state herald., 1916-02-18
Hint for knockera,

II you want to knock, get a hammer
and nail lies.-From the New Era,
Published at Federal Penitentiary.
Leavenworth, Kan.
The state herald., 1916-02-18
PREPAREDNEsSi
70 Eortlfy The System ASalnsf QrlI

when Grip Is prevalent LAXATIVE BRoAO
Of Quinins with other Ingredients, destroys
Esrms. acts a. Tonic and Laxative and thus
keeps the system In condition to Withstand
Colds, Grip and Influenza. There Is only one
"BRoMo ouININE." Z. W. GROVES sir
nature on box. ssc.
The state herald., 1916-02-18

Fools and children can be relied up
on to tell the truth-at the wrong
time
The state herald., 1916-02-18
I owe
MY HEALTH
To Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound.

Washington Park, Ill.-"I am tie
mother of four children and have suf-
The state herald., 1916-02-18
Weeks Break.Up-A-Cold Tablets

A guaranteed remedy for Colds and
La Grippe Price 25c OF your druggist
It's good. Take nothing else.-Adv.
The state herald., 1916-02-18

A slip OF the tongue is often more
serious than n slip OF the foot.
The state herald., 1916-02-18

Home is bower OF bliss to some men
only when it's the left bower.
The state herald., 1916-02-18

BE happy. Use Red Cross Dag Blue;
much better than liquid blue. Delights
the laundress. All groccrs. Adv.
The state herald., 1916-02-18
New Strength for Lame Backs
and Worn-out Conditions
Dear Mr.. Editor:

Dear Mr.. Editor;
suffered from lamc back and a
tired. worn-out feeling. Was unable Ia
stand erect and scarcely able to get
around. II would usually come on at
FIRST with crick In small OF my back.
! took Anuric Tablets and my back
commenced TO get better. did not
have 10 walk doubled over us ! did
before using the "Anuric." II is the
best remedy ] have ever taken for
what II is intended to relieve.
A. @. DRAKE.
NoTE:-when your kidneys get
sluggish and clog. you suffer from
bnckache. sick-headache. dizzy spells.
or tho twinges and pains OF lumbago.
rheumatism md gout. "Anuric" In the
most powerful agent In dissolving
uric acid. rs hot water melts sugar.
Ask the druggist for "Anuric." put
m by DR.. Pierce, In 6o-cent packages.
The state herald., 1916-02-18
Six Killed in Air Raids.

London.-A Reuter- dispatch from
Milan says six persons were killed
and seven injured by bombs dropped
from aeroplanes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

ment OF small sum. a scandal in
which ne was involved with young
woman.
Upon leaving South Africa. waite
returned 10 the United States and
went 10 Grand Rapids 70 live. Soon
after his arrival there he met Miss
Peck and began TO court her.
Were you in love with herr" he
was asked.
Il don't know" Waite replied.
Then he told of declaring to her.
III make you love me-" He adj
nnitted knowing that the Pecks were
very wealthy and explained that the
family received him very nicely.
Robbed Mrs. Peck OF sic.
Later he met the Pecks at Palm
Beach and it was there Miss Peck
consented TO marry him. He hung
his head and admitted the theft OF
a $40 bill from Mrs. Peck's purse
while at the Florida resort.
Telling OF his betrothal 10 Mrs.
Peck, ne said that two weeks before
their marriage. he almost broke
their engagement.
II was not sure of her love" he
explained.
He then told OF coming TO New
York with his bride and taking an
apartment on Riverside dr. Soon
after establishing himself there, he
formed an acquaintance with Miss
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

was three or four days before Mr..
Peck died that 1 began 70 give him
arsenic. l gave him a little at first,
and increased the dose until all Of
it was gone. I gave him the doses
in his food. Once or twice it was in
eggnog and once in rice pudding.
and then once in hot milk"
Waite told of sleeping on the
couch on the night before his father
in-law's death so as not 10 disturb
his wife. He got up an hour after
retiring, he said, and administered
chloroform 10 Mr. Peck.
Meets Mrs Horton.
Telling of his acquaintance with
Mrs. Horton, Waite said he heard
her sing at a theater here last fall
and went frequently just TO hear
her. He met her behind the scenes.
he said. and saw her every day after
that. becoming very fond" of her.
Did she seem TO reciprocate? p"
asked Mr. Deuel..
"She did" Waite replied.
He then tolS Of taking up with
her the study OF foreign languages
and dramatic expr ession.
AT 10 O'Clock IN the morning, -
he said, we used % go 10 school
together Then we would have
luncheon somewhere. Afterwar1 we
would go to the PIE "a (where their
studio" was located) or / would
take her TO her music instructor and
would return for her. Then we
would go to the Plaza and study
languages and play fer = couple of
hours. In the evening we often
went to the opera together"
Never Told Wife.
Did you ever meet her hus-
band ," the witness was asked.
81 have seen him"
Did you ever tell your wife about
Mrs. Horton?"
NO"
Waite related his efforts 70 induce
Eugene oliver Kane. the embalmer,
To- put arsenic in a sample of en-
balming fluid which was to be sent
TO the district attorneys office. He
gave Kane $4,000 down. he said.
and agreed TO give him $4,000 more
later.
What was YOU purpose in adj
ministering germs % all these peo~
pIe?r
Il wanted them to die"
Why"
Il wanted their money"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
WAITE BARES HIS
MURDER EFFORTS
Gave Germs, Used Gas, Chic
reform and Other Methods
He Says.

tcoNTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
GET BIG DRUG SHIPMENT
100000 Worth of Salvarsan from
Germany.

NEW YORK. May ga ship.
ment of salvarsan valued at $500. 900
was received here Thursday from
Germany. il was announced by the
drug company to which it was con-
signed The shipment was the first
10 enter this country since the war
began and the supply in the United
States was virtually exhausted sew
eral months ago. Negotiations for
the expectation of the drug from
Germany were conducted through
the state department, and Emperor
William is reported 70 have issued
a special order directing the ship
ment.
The drug was sent through Hol-
land and was shipped on a Dutch
steamer after the British and French
governments had given assurances it
would not be confiscated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

I when did you first get this
idea?"
About the time 1 first met Miss
Clara Peck"
Early in his examination Thurs
day night Waite admitted that ne
had hal degenerate traits since he
was a 10Y.
The trial was adjourned at 10
o'clock until Friday morning.
The prisoners story was devoted
largely to admission of a series Of
thefIs from the time he was a boy
until he stole $40 from the purse of
the mother of the girl he married
while he was counting Miss Peck.
! He told also of his wooing Of his
wife, who sat not far from him in
| the court room with head bowed
while he testified.
Preceded BY Father.
The young dentist was preceded on
| the witness stand by his father.
Warren w. Waite. and his brothers,
Frank and Clyde. The father told
of faint of insanity in his family
in the hope of thereby aiding his
son. All three related incidents in
the defendants life designed to show
that he was peculiar even as a boy
and that his thievery always was a
| problem for the family.
4 The testimony Of relatives was
supplemented by the dispositions of
! family friends and college classmates
Of Waite. who told OF his thefts and
4
sci for the defense. in his exanlina-
1 lion of witnesses and by the deposi-
tons sought 70 show Waite was
! mentally unsound.
Waite Seems Calm.
Waite seemed calm when ne took
was sultry. but he buttoned his coat
tightly around him. He smiled al
most constantly during his examina-
ton but appeared resigned and not
defiant.
The dentist commenced his life
story by recalling that as child he
was cruel to animals He yawned
as he told Of Sinking home work in
( his school days. Then he recounted
/ how he stole examination papers.
| copied from the papers of his class
( mates. stole from everyone for whom
he worked as a boy. and then robbed
his fraternity brothers while attend
ing the University o. Michigan at
Ann Arbor His face flushed as he
recounted some Of the escapades of
his student days.
Stole $500 as Freshman.
His total thefts during his fresh
man year at college amounted TO
about $500 he said. He was ex-
PEELED from his fraternity while a
sophomore for stealing. but was re-
| instated in his senior year. In his
/ second college year he paid part of
his expenses by waiting on table and
caring for a furnace. At that time
he began TO attend church regularly.
although he had no religious convic-
tiGns. He asserted. shOwever, that
he did not steal during the time he
was a church attendant.
After leaving college he told of a
trip through Canada. where he made
his living by cheating at pool. He
then went 10 Scotland, where he took
special course in Edinburgh uni
versity. He said he "doctored" his
diploma from the University Of
Michigan so he could get credit for
certain studies and thereby shorten
his course in dentistry.
stole 81 800 as Salesman.
From Edinburgh he went 10
South Africa. where he travelled tor
q dental supply house. He said
| that he had stolen $500 from
his employers that year and IN
creased the amount each year of
1 the FIVE he worked for thu. He
also told aS brshinE I'D. By the pay
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
Bought Various Germs.

Bought Various Germs.
He tried to produce the germs
himself he said. but his cultures
failed and he purchased them. He
was able to buy germs of diphtheria.
pneumonia. influenza, spinal meni-
gifts and other diseases.
What did you want of the
germs ?" he was asked.
81 wanted 10 give them TO GER
tain people," he replied.
The trouble with the germs. Waite
said. was that they were not virulent
enough. He began 20 take an in
terest in bacteriology long before
his marriage. he explained. After
he had given germs 10 Miss Peck
for a while. he became discouraged,
he asserted. because Of his lack of
success. He put the germs in her
food. but he denied that he gave
her arsenic.
did you administer any bacteria
10 Mrs. Peck"
Gave Bacteria Often.
Yes. soon after she arrived. I
had been working on them for some
time and had them all ready for
her"
How often did you give them to
herr"
Quite often. / put them in her
food on the first day she came and
she grew III almost Immediately"
He had given Mrs. Peck millions
OF germs. he said.
Asked how many kinds Of germs
ne administered 10 Mr.. Peck. Waite
replied:
Typhoid, diphtheria, pneumonia,
and others. I gave him a spray and
put diphtheria and later pneumonia
germs in Il and had him spray his
throat every time he went out. They
had no effect and / tried TO make
them stronger.
Turned on Gas.
IT put water in the sheets OF his
bed so that he would catch cold
hut he did not. ] also put a chem
icai compound in his room. which
would create a poisonous gas, but
II failed to produce results. One
night I turned on the gas, but the
superintendent Of the building came
up and turned II of.
''I gave him arsenic a few days
before ne was planning 10 go away
I got 90 grains, I think. I think il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

Katherine Peck. the elderly and
wealthy aunt of his bride, which
soon developed into an affection on
her part which was reciprocated by
him 10 an extent. He said his aunt
in-law was always very kind" and
that on several occasions she Offer
ed him money, but that he refused
TO accept it,
Sold Real Estate.
Later Waite sold real estate for
Miss Peck and invested the money.
Several months after his marriage
he received $4,000 from her with
which he opened a brokerage ac-
count in his own name, paying her
two per cent interest. Subsequently
she entrusted him with about $780,
600 more. Finally, his personal
funds and Miss Peck's became so
confused he could not tell which
were hers and which. were his.
How much did you steal from
Miss Katherine Peck?" he was
asked.
None whatever" was the reply.
Waite declared all Miss Peck s
funds either had been returned to
her or were still on deposit.
Signs All Over To Girl.
He said that while he was in the
hospital after his arrest, he signed
a paper turning over TO her not only
her own money but all that of his
own, which he had mixed with it.
Earlier in the day. Waite's brother
Frank had told of having this paper
signed.
When court was adjourned at $50
p. m, Waite was still on the stand
and Justice Shearn announced that
he would hold a night session be-
ginning at o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

The new styles of
"Our 81 Weekly
five in number-are up
to the standard and bet
ter. Each waist is a
lovely creation and as
stylish as waists that
sell for much more.
These waists are
packed in sanitary en-
velopeS, each and every
one. They're in all
sizes in each style.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
TO VOTE FOR HUGHES
ON FIRST BALLOT
Eleven Republican Delegates from
Wisconsin Announce What They
vii. Do.

MILWAUKEE, May 26.-Eleven
republican DELEGATES 10 the national
convention at Chicago representing
the faction OF the party controlled
by Gov. f. L. Phillip met here late
Thursday and at the conclusion OF
the meeting Gov. Philip announced
that their first ballot would be cast
for Justice Charles f. Hughes for
president, providing the latter's pol
icy on national issues met with their
approval
Gov. Philip said that. while a
second choice candidate was dis
cussed. no conclusion was reached.
Sen Robert NJ. Lafollette controls
Is. or a majority Of the Wisconsin
delegation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

We've arranged Regular Waist Carnival for Saturday.
causing extraordinary demand for the popular Our S.
higher priced blouses. We're prepared as usual.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26
MAKE $1,000 HAUL.

CHICAGO, May 26. - Yeggmen
blew the safe Of the Sandack
Jewelry Co, in S. Halsted St, early
Thursday and escaped with dia-
monds and other valuables valued
at $1,000. The robbery was discov-
cred when the store opened this
morning.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-26

- : : : - = '''''l Z Az " g.
disease germs. RE also told OF try
ms 20 kill his wifes parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John r. Peck. in the same
way before resorting 10 poison as a
more effective means He testified
In addition, regarding his relations
with Mrs. Margaret Horton. mis-
studio" companion.
Waite said he put ground glass in
a can OF marmalade and gave IL 10
Miss Katherine Peck prior 10 his
marriage. He also put disease germs
fl a can OF fish and gave that 10
her. Afterward he frequently gave
her various germs, including ty-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. VonArx were down
from Bookings Wednesday evening,
enjoying the dance at the Grand.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-12
NOTICE OF

Notice is hereby given that ~ the First
Tuesday after the First Monday in Novem-
Der. being the Seventh day OF November,
1916, in the several voting precincts in
Brookings County. South Dakota, at the
llowing voting places:
Alton Precinct-at the Township Hall.
Argo Precinct-at the School House in
District No. "a.
Alton Preclnct-at the Hendricks Hall In
Bushnell.
Aurora Township Precinct-at the School
House in District No. 3.
Aurora Village Precinct-at the En gine
House in the Village of Aurora.
Bookings Township Precinct-at the
Township Hall.
Bangor Precinct-at the new Township
Hall in Como.
Bruce Town Precinct-at the Town Hall
in Bruce.
Brookings City, First Ward-at First
Ward Fire Station.
Brookings City, Second Ward-at the
Grand Army Hall.
Bookings City. Third Ward-at the City
Hall.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-12

Bookings City. Fourth ward-at the
Farmers Rest Room in the Court House.
Elkton City.
Eureka Precinct-at the Township Hall.
Laheton Precinct-at the School House
in District No. So.
LAKE Sinai Precinct-at the Town Hall In
the Village of Sinai.
Lake Hedricks Precinct-at the School
House in District No. 72.
Medary Precinct-at Cornelius Trygstad's
House.
lakewood Precinct-at the Center school
House located in Section 16.
Oslo Precinct-at the School House in Dis
trict No. >.
Oak Lake Precinct-at the Gripentrog
School House in District No. SO.
Parnell Precinct-at the School House in
District No. 10.
Preston Precinct-at the School House ia
Richland Precinct-at the School House
in District no. "a.
Sterling Preciuct-at the Township Hall.
sherman Precinct-at the School House in
Trenton Precinct-at the Camp School
House.
Volga Township Precinct-at the Town
ship Hall.
volga city Precinct-at the City Hall.
Winsor PreCinct-at the O'Conner School
House in District No. Is.
. White city Precinct-at Koenig & BAR
rel's Garage.
A general election will be held for the
election OF Presidential Electors. Representa-
tives in Congress, State. County. judicial and
District officers, and for the purpose of vot-
ing upon the various proposed amendments
to the state Constitution and laws under
the referendum, act as follows:
Five Presidential Electors.
One Member OF Congress. Second District.
Two Judges OF the Supreme Court.
One Governor.
One Lieutenant Governor.
one secretary of State.
One Attorney General.
One state Auditor.
One state Treasurer.
One Commissioner OF School and Public
Lands.
One superintendent of Public Instruction.
One Railroad Commissioner.
One state senator from Twentieth District.
Three Members House of Representatives
for the TWentY-second District.
One County Treasurer.
One County Auditor.
One Sheriff.
One Register of Deeds.
One Clerk Of Courts.
One superintendent OF Schools.
one states Attorney.
One County Judge.
One County Commissioner, Second District.
One County Commissioner, Fourth District,
One County Surveyor.
One County Coroner.
Four County Justices of the Peace.
One County Constable.
Notice is further given that at said cleo
ton there will be submitted TO the electors:
Nine amendments to the Constitution.
Five Initiated and Referred laws.
The polls OF said election will be opened
at Eight o'clock in the morning and will
continue open until Five o'clock in the
afternoon Of the same day.
Dated at Bookings, South Dakota, this
Goth day Of September, A. d, 1916.
f. II. RIPLEY.
County Auditor.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-12
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Department of Insurance
Companx,. Certificate of Authority

Company's Certificate of Authority.
Whereas, The National Travellers
BENEFIT Association, a corporation or
ganized under the laws Of Iowa has
filed in this office a sworn statement
exhibiting it's condition and business
for the year ending December 81, 1915,
conformable to the requirements OF the
laws of this state regulating the busi-
ness Of insurance.; and,
Whereas, The said has filed
in this office a duly certified copy of it's
charter, with certificate of organiza-
ton In compliance with the require
ments of the insurance law aforesaid;
Now, Therefore, l, NJ. Harry O'Brien.
Commissioner of Insurance of the State
of South Dakota pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws, do hereby certify
that the above named company is fully
empowere through it's authorized
agents, to transact it's appropriate bus
mess of Accident and Health Insurance
in this state, according to the laws
thereof. until the last day Of February,
A. d. 1917.
In testimony whereof, / have here
unto set my hand and official seal at
Pierre, this First day OF March, A. d.
NJ. HARRY OBRIEN,
Commissioner of Insurance
(0sal) BY F. c. MUELLER,
chief Clerk.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-10-12

Clarence Rothfork lost his granary,
by fire, Wednesday night. During the
thunder shower the building was
struck by lightning.