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--y* $ WW1E' pi*" $*3 vtvSv",,.** :r VOL. 8. .NO. 13. CALL FOR TROOPS LAWLESSNESS BEYOND CONTROL OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY OFFICERS. VIOLENCE IN MANY PLACES SHERIFF TELEGRAPHS GOVERN OR ASKING FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE. TROOPS DISPERSE ONE MOB STRIKERS RESIST ARREST AND THE SHERIFF CALLS OUT THE TROOPS. Serantoft, Pa., 8ept. 14. Sheriff Bchadt of Lackawanna county last night telegraphed GOT. Stone to send troops to his assistance. The sheriff had just Issued a proclamation an nouncing that he -would oall for troop* if the lawlessness did not cease, when ha received a series of telephone calls to Quell disturbances up the valley and he asked for troops. Adjt. Gaa. Stewart called the sheriff by telephoae at 9 o'clock and had along conference with him. The adjutant general sug gested that a posse of members of the Cltlsens' Alliance be called upon fbr assistance. While* the sheriff was pre* paring to act on this suggestion he re* celved more reports of violence up and down the valley and at once sent an other urgent telegram to the governor calling for immediate assistance. The worst of last night's outbreaks oc curred at Archbald. A crowd of 100 Strikers, mostly foreigners, Ransacked the Quarters occupied by the forty men employed at the Raymond washery of the Ontario & Western company while the men were at work, and then, meeting with the men as they were returning home, drove them back to the washery. The mob then returned to the colliery proper, drove out the engineers,, fire men, pumpmen and guards and took possession of the breaker. The plant of the Crescent Electric Light com pany, which is supplied with steam from the breaker, had to shut down and the whole region around waa left In darkness. In the attack on the breaker two men were shot, one a striker and the other a workman. Chief Deputy Sheriff Miles McAn drew was attacked and shot by a mob at Olyphant. The steam pipes of the Pennsylvania Coal company's colliery at Old Forge were blown up with dynamite last night. Two colored cooks at the William A. colliery were res cued by deputy sheriffs from a crowd that was threatening to lynch thetm. Troops Assist the Sheriff. Shenandoah, Pa., Sept. 24. This town was in a state of excitement for several hours yesterday. Sheriff Bed dall and half a dozen deputies arrived In town and attempted to arrest the' strikers who have been taking coal from the mine breaches on the Girard estate. The men resisted arrest and •he sheriff appealed to Gen. Gobin for assistance. The general ordered the Second city troop to the scene to pro tect the sheriff in the discharge of his duties. Meantime a mob of about 5,000 persons had gathered in the vicinity of the breaches. With (he protection which the presence of the troops af forded the sheriff's men arrested three coal pickers but the rest succeeded in escaping. The prisoners were taken to the Pennsylvania railroad station surrounded by troops and followed by the mob, hissing and Jeering. About the time they were passing Gen. Go bin's headquarters the First battalion of the Twelfth regiment came dashing up the street with Col. Clement at their head. As the battalion ap proached the mob it formed in com pany front and the crowd scattered in every direction. Many Assaults Made. Wllkesbarre, Pa., Sept. 24. Fear that work would be resumed at sev eral new places yesterday caused more assaults and acts of violence than have occurred on any "one day since the strike commenced. While no new places were opened, the operators ex pect to start several before the end of the week. Thirteenth Ordered Out. Harrlsburg, Pa., Sept. 24.—The Thir teenth regiment has been ordered out. The headquarters of the regiment is Bcranton. •LEPHANT RUNS AMUCK. Creates Consternation In the House.of a Vlncennes Citizen. VTncennes, Ind., Sept. 24.—An ele phant on exhibition at the Elks' car nival here went on a rampage last night and broke through a window in the home of Clarence Duncan, a candy manufacturer. With his trunk the elephant upset a bed on which Mrs. Duncan and two children were sleep ing and hurled one child across the room. The elephant then broke down the door of the house before it was subdued by its keeper. Mrs. Duncan is in a critical condition from fright. The child was badly bruised. Brooklyn Officers Exonerated. Washington, Sept. 24.—The report of the naval board of inquiry, headed by Rear Admiral Watson, to investigate the circumstances attending the acci dent to the cruiser Brooklyn, has been received at the navy department. The court exonerated Rear Admiral Cogh lan, Capt Todd and the Brooklyn's from all blame or responsibility the accident. t#V' r. 'r. 3h*r e:".V •v. &!•"< •v.:* J-".'.1 i'.'-'W & Telephone I No. 70. Berg Is Beaten. Roseau, Minn., Sept. 24.—The result of the legislative contest In the Sixty third district Is now known. Sund berg of Kittson had no opposition for the senate. The three candidates for the house were Hanson of Stephen and Albert Berg and O. B. Ekman of Ros* eau county. The light was between Berg and Ekman. The vote was: Ek man, 1,187 Hanson, 1,144 Berg, 1,044. Iowa's Oldest Pioneer. Sioux City, Iowa, Sept. 24.—Iowa's oldeBt pioneer, Mrs. Mary J. Wright of Burlington, Iowa, died here at the home of her daughter. She was over eighty-two years old and came with her parents from Indiana to Des Moines county, Iowa, then a part of the territory of Michigan, In 1838. and was married to John Wight the fol lowing year. 8ends Bullet Through His Brain. St. Paul, Sept. 24. Henry Wolfe, who came to St. Paul from Turtle Lake, Wis., about nine months ago, shot himself at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon while in the restaurant, 1949 University avenue, near Prior, which he bought about five weeks ago. Wolf had been despondent for some time over ill health. A Hungry Mule. Muscatine, Iowa, Sept. 24—A hungry mule, in too great a hurry to eat an ear of corn in a Mr. Eaton's hand, grabbed too quick and bit off a thumb. Mr. Eaton was feeding it out of his hand and before he could have time to' remonstrate with the hungry crea ture his thumb was gone. Both Legs-Cut Off. Merrill, Wis., Sept. 24.—Ralph Bak er, a brakeman in the employ of the (Aiicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul rail road, had both his legs cut off by a log ging engine at Irma, a small village about fifteen miles north of here. Falls Into the Lake. Menomonie, WiB., Sept. 24. Jesse Long, a pioneer of Dunn county, fell from a boat on Lake Menomonie yes terday afternoon and was drowned. It is believed he was stricken with heart failure. Telephone No. 34. "w- r^y* "i'* 3 1 OUR FALL AND WINTER Owing to our vastly increased business we have bought heavier this season than ever before. This will give our trade an opportunity to see the largest and most varied line of merchandise ever displayed in town. CALL IN AND SEE US. LADIES' SKIRTS. LADIES' SKIRTS. Our stock of Fall and Winter Skirts is now complete and as usual we have the best stock ever shown in "W llliston. We handle nothing hut the well-known BAN Our stock of Fall and Winter Skirts is now complete and as usual we have the best stock ever shown in "W llliston. We handle nothing hut the well-known BAN NER BRAND, consequently acknowledge no competition as ther is nothing on the market their equal for fit and style. NER BRAND, consequently acknowledge no competition as ther is nothing on the market their equal for fit and style. REMNANTS. OUR REMNANT TABLE is overflowing with bargains in all lrinHg of Gringhams, Calicos, Outings, Crashes and Dress Goods of all kinds. COME, AND LOOK THEM OVER. REBELS GIVE IT IT INTERIOR OF COLOMBIA It N#W 8AID TO BE COMPLETELY PACIFIED. COLLAPSE Or THE REBELLION REBELS NOW ADMIT THE HOPS* LE8SNESS OF THEIR CAUSE. C0I0MMA Will MIS! MAR DECI8IVB ACTION OP COMMAND ER M'LEAN WILL ROUSB THEIR IRE. Washington, Sept. 24.—The follow ing important dispatch was received at the Colombian legation here last night from Qov. Salazar of the department of Panama: "Rebels have returned to Agua Dulce. Railway traffic perfeotly free. The Interior of Colombia perfectly pacified. To-day additional reinforce ments reached Colon from Barran qullla. Rebels admit hopelessness of their cause." The legation officials assert that the retreat of the rebels to Agua Dulce marks practically the collapse of tfce rebellion. For a long time the only Important revolutionary movement, they say, has been In the department of Panama. Agua Dulce is eight days' hard march from Panama. The large Number of Troops being concentrated In and around Panama and Colon, the legation rep resentatives say, will forestall the probability of any attack by the rebels even should they rally their forces at Aarua Dulce. .The opinion la exnr«"»V* ~v -V VS~ ,\V.T J- "jc America for Americans. A Government of the People, for the People, and by the People. Every Citizen has a Duty to perform—Discharge Goods are now in. Ladies' Jackets, Cloaks, Etc., Etc. We have this reason adopted a new plan to supply onr lady customers with the goods above mentioned, to-wit: In order to give you what you want just as well in styles as quality or color of material we submit for your inspection a book of samples containing over 100 different fabrics used in the fnmous Palmer garments, and our prices are as usual the most reasonable. Hence you can se lect just the garment you want, no need to take what you can get, but get what you want. COME AND SEE US! HEDDERICH BROS, CO. WILLIS 1'ON, WILLIAMS COUNTY. NORTH DAKOTA. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 25, i!02. I'riiie. .2 per Year, Williston Department Store. BRUECCER MERCANTILE CO. at the legation that the latter eitae* will be forced across the boundary line into Costa Rica or they will be dis armed, or attempt to reach Corlnto, Nicaragua. A late dispatch received at the navy department yesterday from Command er McLean of the Cincinnati, contained an encouraging report of the condi tion of affaire at the Isthmus. 1 was to the effect that railway traffic now was perfectly free and was being eon ducted without any obstruction. Colombians Will Kick. Officials of the Colombian legation in Washington predict that a storm of disapproval will arise In Colombia as a result of Commander McLean's action, which he yesterday reported, in dis arming the Colombian troops before their passage across the isthmus. It is stated here that Colombia's agreement with the Panama railroad sufficiently provides for the transportation of Colombian soldiers by the railroad when occasion arises, and the com mander's action is regarded at (Bb le gation hers as a direct infringement of Colombia's sovereignty over the isth mus. Commander McLean, in having the troops transported in a separate train from their arms, is acting apparently in accordance with his construction of Secretary Moody's Instructions cabled on Saturday. Killed by Horse's Kick. Chamberlain, S. D., Sept. 24. Ole Hllmoe, twenty-two years of age is dead as the result of a kick from a horse. He Is the second member of this family to meet a tragic death re cently, as a brother waa a short time ago drowned in Bad river. Firs Destroys Church. Crookston, Minn., Sept. 24.—During the morning services at the First Baptist ohurch In this city the building caught lire. The building was ruined, the roof being entirely oonsumed. Death Follows Fight. Riceville, Iowa, Sept. 24. Frank Mar burger, of Green Island, Iowa, wlMi orked for G. Q. Davis, died yesteft lay morning as the result of Injuries received in a fight with Joseph Mullolb A r- '-oDor's inquest is being held. WINTER WAISTS. Our new Fall assortment of the famous BANNER BRAND WAISTS are now in and thsy are beauties. Ther are made of a quality of flannel and are the very latest styles. Prices from $1.25 to $4.00. Odd lots of Ladiea* Shoes. Odd lots of Ladiea* Shoes. We still have a few odd pairs of Ladies' and Children's Shoes that will pay you to look over before buying. If you can find a pair your size the price will suit you. These shoes formerly sold from $1.50 to $3.50 per pair, but in order to close them out quick we are selling them at from BOo to $1.00. We still have a few odd pairs of Ladies' and Children's Shoes that will pay you to look over before buying. If you can find a pair your size the price will suit you. These shoes formerly sold from $1.50 to $3.50 per pair, but in order to close them out quick we are selling them at from BOo to $1.00. A coroner's Jury held an inquest and decided that Miller came to his death from a pistol wound in the head ad ministered by the hand of some un known person, and recommended Mrs. Caasldy be charged with the commis sion of the crime and held for prelim inary examination in the Washburn courts. During the session of the Jury Mr. Churchill, brother-in-law to Mrs. Caasldy, Identified the revolver found on the floor as belonging to the ac cused woman. FISTS AND PISTOLS. Trivial Quarrel In Kentucky Ends tn Fatal Shooting Affair. Jackson, Ky., Sept. 24.—As the re sult of a quarrel between two boya near Callahan's store on Long's creek, this county, Garden Denton i/as in stantly killed, Harrison McDaniel and "Dutch" Burton were probably fatally wounded and Willie Burton, Bud Thompson and Rhodes Hall were slightly wounded. According to the story of the fight received here eight or ten men and boys were on their way home from a mill when two of the boya became involved in a fist fight over some trivial matter. Others Joined in, pistols were drawn and the fight be came general. Alexander Riley haa been arrested, charged with the kill ing. No. 34. if REMINISCENCE. In the early day, at the time our locality was the frontier, a young couple, shortly after being married, had worked and saved to get money enough to rig up a household. They became nicely settled and both felt proud of what they had accomplished in life, when one night the young husband, having been detained longer than usual, for some reason or other, met a sour face upon his return home, a war of words followed and the man, thinking to vex and pro voke his wife, began to smash the furniture and crockery. The wife, however, seeing the fun shared in the work of destruction, greathr to the surprise and chagrin of the husband. After everything was smashed they both sat down and had a good hearty laugh and concluded to make anew start. MORAL:—How near does the present work going on in Williston resemble the couple mentioned above? Would it not be better, if all would take hold and help build up the town from the start and share in the benefits and not resort to the debasing influence indulged in at present. One extreme always brings on another. TM1 NIGHT. PssmtnefH Wessons In Msn Is thot While He Slept. Ashland. Wis, Bspt 14. Michael Miller, superintendent of logging ope rations for the Ashland A Blskowlt Railway and Logging company, waa found dead In his bed yesterday morn ing at Nash, with a bullet hole extend lag from Just back of the ear and com ing out through the top of the head. A 88-callber revolver, with one empty chamber, was found lying on the flotfr near the bed and the bed clothes were badly smeared with blood. Mrs. Caa aldy and Miss Dublnska of this city were arreated and placed in Jail pend ing an investigation. Both deny all knowledge of the tragedy. Mrs. Caa sidy admlta having been Intimate with Miller for aome time, but says that three weeka ago they had a falling out and their intimacy ended then. *v*«r #fpp«. Patriotically. •HiS'isM I Telephone I No/70. PARDON CONFIRMED. Marry Clark, the Montana Hlghwaja man, Will Celebrate Christmas. Helena, Mont., Sept. 24.—The Btat# board of pardona yesterday afternoon confirmed the pardon of Harry Clark, the Lewis and Clarke county highway man who is serving a forty-year term in the penitentiary. Clark and a dar ing woman companion operated la Helena a number of years ago. Clark ahot a policeman who attempted to ar rest him. Judge W. H. Hunt, now governor of Porto Rico, who sentenced him, and ex-Attorney General C. B. Nolan, who prosecuted him, urged the pardon. Clark will be releaaed 0% Christmas eve. TRIE8 TO END LIFE. Convict at Stillwater Jumps From tfit Fifth Floor. Stillwater, Sept. 24. A convict bf the name Schwartz attempted suicide at the prison yesterday afternoon by Jumping from the fifth gallery of the prison to the ground below. The afc tempt may prove successful, Inasmuch aa the man's left thigh is fractured and. he la unconacious. 8chwartz had been moody much of the time Since being received at the prison, but was able to work, and was employed In one of the shoe shops. GRAIN CAR FAMINE. ^levators Closed on the Canadian Northern Railway. Winnipeg, Sept 24. A dispatch from Roland, on the Canadian North* era railway, says: "Elevators arc closed no cars. There is talk among the people of asking the Northern Pa* ciflc come to the rescue." No cars can be had at Wawanesa and other ata* tlons. Rounding Up Horse Thieves. Winona, Minn., Sept 24. Sheriff Llns yesterday received word that the horse atolen from John Watts near St. Charlea on Friday evening had been abandoned by the thieves about eight miles from Spring Valley and that the posse of sheriffs and deputies •re about six or eight houra behind the thieves, who atlll have the four horseS stolen on Saturday morning near Spring Valley. They expected to have the thlevee rounded up before night Downing May Centeat. Bt. Paul, Sept. 24.—M. J. Dowltngt candidate for the Republican nominal tlon for congressman from the Seventh district, will undoubtedly take steps to have the vote of Grant oounty at the recent primary election thrown out, Mr. Dowllng learned Saturday that la two of the preclncta of the county the namea of the congreasional candidates on the Republican ballot were not r» tated as required by law. BANKER FI8H'S MURDER. Detective Sharkey la Held to tfl•' Qrand Jury. New York, Sept. 24. The Inquiry Into the death of the late Nicholas Fish was held yesterday before Coro ner Jackson. The Jury found thai' Nicholas Fish's death was due tp 4 fall caused by a blow struck by Tnonu as J. Sharkey. Sharkey was held la $10,000 bail for the action of the gran? Jury. Miners Will Hold Out. Washington, Sept. 24. President Oompers, of the American Federation of Labor, said yesterday that the strife ing miners in the Pennsylvania coal fields were prepared to hold out to9 months. He said the miners were die* posed to make concessions, but the operators had refused all overtures from them, and that they "are not no# going to yield." Four Men Killed. Fairmont. W. Va., Sept. 24.—Bf SS »xplo3lon of gas in the Stafford mine# nrv here four men Were killed. Six hadly wounded and Several others v. ore hurt. The explosion was caused the firing of a charge of dynamite^ FOR SALE—Pure bred Belgian hare#" For information and pikes iswjuire 9f GEOBGS MCKAY, Nesaoi), N. D.-