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Gift Suggestions from The Mems
and Boys Store.


Bath Robes
Splendid value at $500. Made
from imported blankets. Soft, rich
coloring.
Sweaters or Knit Coats
Many broken lines greatly reduced
in price. A score Of new sorts just
arrived.
Gloves and Mittens
For dress. street, driving or labor
ing. More kinds than you'll care
to look through. Price range 26c
TO $50.
Neckwear and Mufflers
Swell new shapea Nobbiest pat
terms aud colorings you ever looked
at. Excellent values at csc and
soc.
Pajamasand Night Shirtsa
He'll slumber peacefully il clothed
in any one Of the many styles We
are showing at Soc and l.5o.
Suspenders J Arm Bands
in fancy boxes. Neat little re-
minders Of the giver.
Slippers.
Keep him at home o. nights. He
ought never TO care TO wander from
his own freside il you provide
him with a pair Of our comfort
givers. SOC TO 800.
Shoes and OverShoeS
This is complete shoe store. No
matter what your idea-Patent
Leather for dress, Heavy Street
Shoe or warm Arctic. This Is the
place.
Leggins and Rubbers
II for an outdoor chap a visit to
our Camp Basement will be solu.
ton of what to give.
Knit Underwear and Sox
You can't miss it by giving either
or both. Our lines of Under
wear ar dependable. The Hosiery
display is very superior
Shirts, Collars and Cuffs
Every right style is in the collec.
ton.
Trunks, Suit Cases! Bags
Direct from the best maker in
America. Wide variety of sorts
and prices.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-12-13

mere Mocha, Cashmere Suede, plain and
fancy lined, % and so.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1905-12-13
Give an Umbrella

There's forest of them here to select
from. The handles are new, the silks and
coverings are Of thoroughly dependable quail
ity.
WOMEN'6 UMBRELLAS, Soc to $500.
MEMS UMBRELLAS. 75c to $3.50
CHILDREN'S Buster Brown Umbrellas.
81 to $l.25
Couch Covers, Rugs. Cur
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Suggestions From The Dry
A Pattern of Silk

For dress, waist or skirt. Beauti.
full collection of Chiffon and Plain
Taffeta in black, changeable and
colors. 59c, 75c, SOC, LOO, and 1.25
the yard.
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Give NeCkWear
Give UndermusIins

A dainty, pretty piece or two Of sheer
spotless Muslin Underwear will surely delight
nni-lady. Corset Covers, Skirts, Marguerites,
Drawers land Gowns specially designed for
t,lft-makers
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Give Handkerchief

Handkerchief are always trumps No
person ever had too many. We've thousa nd
Of them from acc q dozen to &3 90 eac =
Pretty boxed sorts tor the little folk, l5n
l8c, 26c and SOC the box
Very special values in Mems Pure Linen
at 16c, 26c, $50 and 600 each Our Mems
Initial line at 26c each is most satisfa otorv
For Women there's q billowy ocean of
embroidered, soalloped and lace at &c to So
each.
Our Christmas Special IL a boxed hem.
stitched pure Sheer Linen Initial half dozen
for ST..
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tainS and Screens

They beautify the house and and please
the entire family. Any of these should prove
pleasant reminder in any home.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
TWENTY STORY TENEMENT
Bull DING FOR CHILDREN

New York, Ma 2ssIf the plahs
which are being discussed are car
ried out. the largest and best
equipped tenement house in the world
will soon be built in Brooklyn. IT
will cover an entire city block and will
stand 20 stories high. One Of its nov
sel features will be the occupancy of the
ground floor BY department store
which will give the tenants special
prices.
sponsor Of the plan, il having been
Suggested BY her at luncheon to
which wealthy and philanthropic men
and women were invited for the pur-
pose Of sounding tllem on their will
ingness 10 assist II financing the I'M
dertakipg
The plans, So iar as they have gone,
call Afor building which will incorpor
ate All the most advanced ideas in teile.
ment house construction. with regard
to heat, light and ventilation. A spec
sial feature of the construction will be
provision for large families. II fact
i ii may be that in contrast with 50 many
teherieflts which are barred 10 fatmilies
having children. none will be allowed
IN tlie proposed tcteinefit kept where
there ake offspring
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
WHlTEMAN JUROR MAY,
HAVE BEEN BRiBED

Buffalo, N. y, May 25.-Owing to
the continued illness OF a juror the
trial OF Alonzo J. Whiteman has been
put over for the term. -
4 After the case had been disposed OF
the. information that an attempt had
been made through a juror to remain
away from the Whiteman trial was
given at the office of the district attor-
ncy. Assistant District Attorney Ryan
said Juror Falling submitted to the
district attorney letter addressed to
the jurors wife containing $50. The
nurport Of the letter, according to Mr..
Ryan was that Falling was to accept
the $50 for remaining away from the
court as long as he had done and that
he would get $Ioo more if he would
stay away another day.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
TERRITORY BANKERS.

Muskogee, /. T. ], May Repre-
sentative bankers and business men
from all parts Of the two territories
were present This morning at the open
ing Of the fifteenth annual meeting Of
the Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Bankers Association. The convention
was opened with prayer by the Rev. A.
Grant Evans, president Of Kendall
College. President p B. Il Hopkins Of
THE Canadian Valley Bank and Trust
Co. Of this city welcomed the members,
land John G. Hughes Of O Oklahoma City
responded on behalf of the visitors.
Then followed the annual address OF
1.-THE president, Frank Craig OF South
and the reports Of Secre-
|tary Fl, w. Painter Of Guthrie, and
Treasurer G. Webster Of Sulphur.
The forenoon session closed with an
address BY the Hon Bird S. Nc Guire,
|Okiahon1a delegate to congress. The
afternoon was given over to enter
|tainmei,t The chief feature Of tomor-
rows sessions will be an address blythe
Hon. William B. Ridgeley, comptroller
LOT the currency
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
DEFENSE WANTED TRIAL
OF OLSON POSTPONED

Towner, NJ d, May The state
all its direct evidence against
Carl M. Olson for the murder Of Paul
Peterson, and rested its case. 9'' y !.
Arguments were. then presented by
the defense for continuance, upon the
ground that the state failed to indorse
the names OF its witnesses upon the in
formation, and that the defense was
therefore tnprepared to present its
case by reason Of being surprised by
the testimony OF the prosecution. u
The defense demanded that it have
time III prepare impeaching testimony
against some Of the states witnesses.
Judge Goss ruled against the de-
Tense, and ordered the trial to proceed,
When Juror Scarrison rnceived lswire
that his daughter was dangerously I'LL
and Judge Goss postponed further
hearing
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MORE DETAILS OF THE
DEATH BY LIGHTNING

. Wiliston. May 25.-Charles Perry
who resided on his homestead about ten
mics southwest of Williston, was struck
by lightning at noon and killed instantly
A thunder storm came 40 at I1ocn. The
family of Rev. Snow and Perry were
eating dinner. A bolt Of. lightning
struck a horse in the yard near the
house. The family and Perry went out
to see if the horse was killed and were
returning when a second bolt struck
the young man with the result stated
above
Rev. Snow was knocked down and
stunned but was not injured. Under.
taker Thomas brought the remains tc
Williston and prepared tf'em for ship.
ment TO Clinton, Mo, near where his
mother resides.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

indianapolis, Ind, May a5.-The
sixth biennial convention Of the SUI
preme assembly OF the Uniform Rank,
Knights OF Pythias, began in this city
today, with headquarters at the Deni-
son Hotel The meeting was attended
by the twenty-six brigader generals
of the Uniform Rank, and was pre-
sided over by Maj General Carna-
han The meeting was attended also
by Supreme Chancellor and Comman-
|der-in- Chief Charles F.. Shively. In
addition to the usual reports and other
business OF routine character the as
sembIy will discuss the arrangements
for the national encampment which is
TO be held in New Orleans this sum
Iuer
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
HAD BEEN TRIED.

Aberdeen, S. d. May 25!--In circuit
court on Wednesday the case against
Gust Walter, charged witt, highway
robbery, was dismissed by the court on
a technieality, the defendants, attor-
neys raising the point that he had been
tried and fined for petty larceny for The
same offensc, and under the South
Dakota statutes providing that a man
could not, be twice placed in jeopardy
for the: same offense he could not be
tried for the greater crime charged On
afternoon the court tool;
up the case of Anna Hoved accused
.uf the murder of her iHegitimate in
tfant. The jury for the trial of The
case has not yet been certpleted..s = 4.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
FATHER FOUND BY HIS r
( SON AFTER MANY YEARS

Denver, Colo. Nav 2s.-Alvin Deval
Mitchell who was a suDreIne court judge
in Illinois before the Chicago fire in
1871, and who was supposed to have
died twenty-four years ago, was found
by his son, Alvin .Deyal MITCHELL jr., in
Denver Tuesday night, while the author
tiles in Kansas G, y. were looking for
his remains TO send them 10 DenNsr for
Teburiaf The father and son met at
the corner Of Sixteenth and California
Streets and the latter Immediately rec
ognized his sire.
Your name is Alvin Mitchell, and
YOU are my father. 5 .3,a ]. /.
d Yes replied the father, .and YOU
are my oldest son.
When the fire in Chicago in 1871
caused Mitchell TO lose all his money his
mind was affected. He removed to
Kansas City and entered business with
Ills brother and soon got on his feet
again and made a fortune. Before long
he lost it again.
Mitciiell's son moved to New York
and took with him his younger brother
They entered the real estate business
there. Now both Of the sons are veal
thy. tSi 81
The elder Mitchell. after lie. had lost
his money for the second time, began
drinking. His brother, with whom he
was associated lin business, kicked him
out of his house and telegraphed the
sons. in New York that lie had died
Al few years later his wife died and the
sons were told that their father and
mother had been buried side by side ii,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
HILL AND HARTMAN
MAKE PEACE TERMS

New York, May 25.-Announcemert
was made from an official source that
final settlement Of all difficulties grow
ing out of the old corner in Northern
Pacific Railway Co. stock had been
reached and that henceforth there would
be harmony between the Hill and Har-
rirnan forces. 1t is said that the de-
tails of the harmony, agreement were
worked out at conference held be-
tween the representatives of various in
terests involved and of which also some
OF the principals, including Z. H. Har-
rlnan. were present The deal is said
to be in the form Of joint agreement
between the, Union.-4 Paslie44a1lds North,
erG Pacific Railway Cos. for The con-
strlctlon Of a connecting road between
the Union Pacific and the Northern Pa
cife roads in the Clearwater district to
kc operated jointly by the two compan-
les. There was pronounced advance
bin the Northern Securities group of
stocks as well as rise IN the Union Pa
cihc and Hartman stocks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

Labanon, Tenn. May 25.-1he
Knights Templar OF Tennessee met in
this city today in forty-third annual
conclave. In their honor the city was
deliberately decorated with the .colors
and emblems of Masonry. Upon ar
irving in the city the Knights formed
in procession and marched to Car
ruthers' Hall, where the opening exer-
Iciscs were held The address OF well
come was by Sir Knight LilIard
Thompson, and the response by Grand
ICommander A. N. Sloan The busi-
ness sessions will be contin,,,d and
lconcluded tomorrow
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
THE BUCKEYE
REPUBLICANS
SECRETARY OF WAR
TAFT IS PRESIDING
He Was Both Temporary and Pern,an-
ent Chairman Of the Ohio Republi.
can Convention Senator Dick Read
Report OF Resolutions Committee.

Columbus, O., May 25.--Temporary
Chairman Taft called the. state republi-
can convention to order promptly. The
report OF the credential committee was
adopted without debate and temporary
Organization made permanent. Sena-
TOR Dick read the report OF the COM
mittee on resolutions
4 Myron f. Herrick was nominated for
governor and Gen. A. l.. Harris for
lieutenant governor by acclamation.
.Herrick made a brief address after
which the convention adjourned hav-
ing been in session thirty five minutes.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
WEAVER HAS
J. !. USED FORCE
PHILADELPHIA MAYOR r. T.
DIsREGARDED INJUNCTION
Two of the Old Officials Were ForcibIy
Elected From Their Offices Today
and Mayors New Appointees viii
BE In Charge. .4. "

Philadelphia, May rs. Mayor Wea-
yer has taken forcible possession Of the
Offices Of director Of public safety and
director Of public works. ii < Il.
Neither Smyth nor Costello offered
any serious resistance.
B 1t is rumored this afternoon that the
republican organization leaders intend
TO impeach Mayor. Weaver at a special
meeting of the council called for to-
morrow afternoon ON charges OF NAL
feasance. The supreme court granted
Weaver a writ of superscdeas which
llullifes the injunction against the may
or and allows his new appointees to
take charge of their Offices. Mean
while the supreme court Is iilvestigat-
ing the matter NJ NJ
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
BANK AT M'KINI.EY'S
OLD HOME WENT BUMP

Canton, O., May 25.-The Canton
State Bank with individual deposits of
more than 100000 closed its doors.
The directors state that the bank
will not be able to resume business.
The failure was brought about by
heavy loans to W. l.. Davis, vice pres
ident OF the bank, by the cashier, Cor
win B. Bachtell, without the consent
OF the other directors OF the bank. Ac-
cordng to the statement made by
counsel for the directors, more than
$500, 900 has been given to Davis for
which no adequate security has been
furnished to the bank Davis has
decided the bank property valued at
$500. 900.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
ANOTHER KICK.

ST. Petersburg, May IS Inquiries
made at the ministry of finance Iii re-
gard "a the announcement from I'ien
Tsin yesterday that the representative
of the powers at Pekin had protestce!
against the arrangement for the pay
lment Of Russia's share of The Boxer In
9demnitys at the London price 81 silver
elected The statement that the repre-
sefltatires of The powers AT Pekin arc
diplomats and nor fnanciers. ii WAS
added that Russia was entitled to file
4 exchange on Europe as other countries
do but thai. being in need of actual
silver China had arranged for the pay
naent of SILVER at the rate of exchange
to which Russia would be entitled if tlle
latter had elected ID take London ex-
change. 81
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SUSPECT
!. ....... !. zSUICIDED
WEALTHY ILLINOIS MAN
| @.'.s. =. :; 81 TOOK HIS OWN LIFE
He Was Thought to Have Killed a
Prominent Attorney as a Result of
the Latter's Alleged Attentions TO
Il the Murderer's Wife.

Savannah, May 49, Boutwell, Pull
ford, reputed to be the, wealthiest citi-
zen OF Savannah, committed suicide to-
day a few minutes after being qies-
|tioned regarding the whereabouts Of
the revolver with, which he was sus-
|pected of having slain Attorney Daniel
Berry, former leading member Of the
Illinois Legislature. Pulford denied the
killing Of Berry. 1t was alleged the
killing was done because Of Berry's at
|tentions to Mrs. Pulferd. E& #
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
.PERE MARQUETTE MEN Z.
ARE ORDERED DEP0RTED

Detroit, May 25.-Railroads circles
here were deeply stirred by the
news from St. Thomas, Ont. ythat
Judge Winchester has ordered the de
|portation under the alien contract la
Dor law of some OF the officials Of hthe
Pere Marquette railroad i'll Canada.
The decision came as a result Of an
investigation into charges d that the
railroad had been following a policy
of replacing residents Of Canada and
men of unquestioned competency with
officials brought from the United
States.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
BRIDGE OF THEBES J.. Y
WAS OPENED TODAY

Thebss, Ill, May 25The new double
track bridge was formally opened to
traffic today The Thebes bridge across
the Mississippi will give. a new outlet
for The north and west. into the west.
Itwas built by the Eastern Illinois and
Southern Missouri Bridge Co. for the
Illinois Central the Chicago and East
eril Illinois, representing the Frisco
system. the Missouri Pacific, ST Louis
Southwestern and Iron Mountain and
Southern railways. The bridge has just
been completed at a cost Of 100000,
Governor Joseph w. Folk, Of Mis-
souri, was present TO take part III the
formal opening proceedings
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
TO STUDY ICELAND.

Boston, Mass, May 2s.-This is the
date set for the departure of the Har-
ward geological expedition to Iceland.
headed by Prof. T. A. Jaggar OF Mt.
Pelee fame. The explorers go fist TO
Leith, Scotland, whence they will
proceed by schooner to Reykyavik. The
object OF the expedition is to study
the volcanic phenomena OF the island,
which is still covered with the same ice
sheets and glacial formations under
which Europe was buried ages ago.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
MERRIMAC HERO.

Tuxedo Park, N. II, May a5.-Cap-
tain Richmond Pearson Hobson, who
distinguished himself by sinking the
collier Merrirnac in Santiago harbor
during the. Spanish war. was married
here today to Miss Grizelda Houston
Hull. daughter 81 Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
H. Hull. The. wedding, which occurred
atthe home of the brides parents, was
"a very quiet affair owing to the re,
cent death Of Captain Hobsoi' s father
The couple will make their future home
at the old Hobsoh homestead, Mag,
nolia Grove, near Greensboro, Ala. ID.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
WHY PRESIDENTS GET
SPEC ECIAL TRAIN SERVICE

Chicago May rs. General Passenger
Agent Lxuch Of the Big -Four railroad
threw new light on the question of the
presidents special train.
The popular idea is. he said
that the railroads desire to cater 70
the federal administration As a mat
ter Of fact the real reason is a business
one. The railroads do not carry the
of the United States in a spe4
ciaI train over their lines for fun, glory
or for advertising purposes, bit be
cause the chief executive could not be
carried on regular train, as II would
hamper tile general operation of thu
road and work 4 hardship on tie trav--
cling public. No regular train could
possibly adhere to its schedule were
the president on board.
The fact that he was a passenger
could not be kept secret and at ever,
station and crossroads there would bs
crowd demanding To see him ain
hear him make 4 speech. There would
be delay of ten or fifteen minutes al
every station and every passenger q
the train would be greatly itacOnveni'
|enced prevented from keeping bust.
ness. engagements at their destination
reaching the bedside of sick relatives d
friends, and being unable to fill an
|pointmeilts requiring them to be at I
certain place AT q certain time.
The president special train iilcoil.
've1iences no one and The roads wolils
rather 81 To tae expense of RUNNING.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
SECRETARIES OF STATE.

Nashville, Tenn, May 2s.-The Ma
tional Association OF Secretaries OF
State, which was formed at St. Louis
last September, began its first annual
meeting in Nashville today. Secretary
OF State Morton, of Tennessee. is pres
ident of the association and presided
over the meeting. In his annual adj
dress he communicated to the members
of the association the most notable
changes in legislation throughout The
union during the last winter ''---,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
TUsKEGEE COMMENCEMENT.

Tuskegee, Ala, May as.--This was
commencement day at the Tuskegee
Normal and Industrial Institute. Many
visitors were on hand and the chapel
was crowded when the exercises began
this afternoon. President Booker I. !.
Washington presented the diplomas
and the Rev c. C. Walker, ID. d., LII.
d., principal OF Walker Normal and
Industrial Institute, delivered the an
|nual address. @
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
RIO GRANDE
ON RAMPAGE
NEW MEXlcANS ARE
HUNTING HIGH SPOTS
Six Hundred Former Residents of Tog-
me, South of Albuquerque, Are
Perched on the Hills Watching Their
Homes Float Away.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, May az The
Rio Grande. now almost mile wide,
is flowing through the middle OF the
village OF Togme, twenty miles south
OF here. while GOO inhabitants OF the
village are camping on the hills watch
ing their homes swept away.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
BIG RUSSIAN FLEET ,. {. !. s.
MAS SEEN SUNDAY

Manila, May Official advices
have been received from yigan that
May 20 over fifty war vessels were
sighted OF the coast of the Batan Is
lands sailing in northeast direction.
1t is supposed the vessels were Rus
sian. The Batan Islands are about
half way between Luzon and Formosa.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
RUSSIAN ~
7 = = Z. CRUISERS
THEY HAVE ARRIVED
In CHINESE PORTS
Two Main Cruisers, Eight Volunteer
Cruisers and Three Golfers, Belong
Ing to the Russian Squadron, Are
Now at Ports of China.

Shanghai, May 2s.-It is creditably
reported that FIVE volunteer cruisers OF
1.-THE Russian feet accompanied by three
lcolliers and one Russian cruiser ar
rived at the mouth OF Yantse River
this afternoon. Later a cruiser and
three Of the volunteers came to Woo
hung. aa.s ~ .E-Hl-. - .N-.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
SOUTH DAKOTA TRAVELLERS.

Watertown, S. D. May a5.-Water.
town is in gala attire in honor OF the
many visitors who are here for the an,
nual convention of the South Dakota
Trayeling Mems Association. Toda,
was devoted to the reception of, thu
visitors and the transaction of guam:
Etity OF business relating to the affairs
of the order. Governor Johnson o
Minnesota has accepted an invitation
Ito address the travelling men tomorrow
morning. A large part Of the two
days programme viii be devoted II
sports and other features of entertain
nsnt,, .,,, b. -, - =
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-25
IS
IT EMPHATIC
HEAD OF U. 5. EXPRESS
co. ISSUED STATEMENT
None of the Striking Employees of the
Chicago Office VIII Ever, Be Rein
stated Under Any Circumstances Acc
c0rding TO the Head of Organization.

New York May 25.-- Senator Plat,
president Of the United States Express
Co, said today that the striking em-
ployes in Chicago would never be TAX.
en- back by the company. #