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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
MINISTER IS
LANDED IN JAIL
HE FORCED YOUNG WIFE FROM
WINDOW.
Rev. A. J. Pittman Says He Only De-
sired to Frishten Her-She Tells
Pathetic Story to Police Of Di-
vines Cruel Treatment.

Louisville, KY, May S.--Rev A. J.
Pittman of Brandenburg, KY, was arr
rested at his apartments, 772 Fifth
street, this afternoon. charged with
forcing his young wife at the point
Of revolver to jump from a second
story window. Mrs. Pittman bride
OF three months, was severely bruised
| by the fall.
Pittman, when arrested, said to the
lpatrolman that he only desired to
brighten his wfe Mrs. Pttman said
she had been kicked, beaten and
abused SO much that She had decided
to prosecute him vigorously. Her
| pride in not wanting her parents In
Piedmont, Mo-, to know of his treat
ment Of her, she said had heretofore
sealed her lips.
Mrs. Plttman is only 20 years of
iage and was a pretty country lass
| when she married Pittman.
Mrs Plttman told pitiful story
after the arrest of her preacher hus-
band Three months ago." she said,
"Mr. Pittman came to Piedmont TO
lconduct a revival and we met and
became engaged Immediately. He
wrote me to come to Louisville to be
married TO save expenses, which
| did. We had no honeymoon. About
! the second day after our marriage ne
began to find fault with me and TO
\ abuse me, and week after our mar
I riage he began to kick and beat me,
land kept it UP ever since. He WAS
linsaneiy jealous, and would not let
me go to the table with him.
i HE says you are a theater fiend,"
suggested the reporter.
II never saw the inside OF theater
in my life. and / was afraid to ask
lhim to take me anywhere. When the
White city opened did ask him to
salse me there, but he said ministers
wife was better than other people and
had no right to go to such places.
"EIe would not let me come down
lstairs lest ! might meet some other
II Theological student About two weeks
lago some one In the house reported
lhim to the faculty Of the Southern
Baptist Theological seminary, where
The was student, and two professors
Ieame 10 see me and told them
labout hirn.
He was expelled from the seSni-
. nary and then tried to make me tell
the professors that / had lied about
him beating me. 10 that he could Do
lreinstated He threatened to buy 4
| revolver and shoot me IL aid not ac
50. and last night bought revolver
lHe Ioaded IT IN my presence and
Threatened to shoot me. | got scared
land ran downstairs He came after
llne and darted II the bathroom On
n the second floor / heard him try Il
4 get In the door, and / jumped out ths
window.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
LIQUOR LAW TO
BE TESTED MAY IS
LEGALITY OF SEIZURE AT MlNoT
TO BE PASSED ON.
Judge William Murray Will Settle Inn
portant Question--Who viii Appear
as Defendants Is Matter Of conjec.
ture.

Minot n. D., May Sit is likely that
the new liquor law which gives police
officials authority to enter any build
ing where they have good reason to be-
lieve that liquor IS being sold will be
tested in the supreme court on the re-
cent raid made in Minot. The hearing
has been set for May Is.
Judge Murray will preside He was
unable to state who would appear for
the various interests. The goods We're
billed to the various breweries doing
business through solicitors in Minot
The judge has in his possession an
ANALYSIS of Ham- Malt which is sup
posed to conform with the pure food
and LIQUOR laws of North Dakota, in
not being Intoxicating. According to
the analysis the beverage contains lie
per cent alcohol by weight and LAO
per cent by volume.
The new law, however, does not fix
the legality of a beverage by the per-
.centage of alcohol but whether it con-
tains certain specific ingredients and
IS intoxicating. One judge has held
that $50 alcohol makes an intoxicat-
ing beverage. 1t is the general opin-
ion that LAO per cent is near the dam
ger line There were large quantities
of Ham Malt taken in the recent seiz-
ure
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
JANUARY FOUND
BY HIS BROTHER
YOUNGER MAN SENT BY MOTH.
Err TO PRISON.
She Wanted to Learn il the Convict
Is Son--He Has Been Missing for
Thirteen Years-FamiIy Home in
ChiIlicothe.

Leavenworth, Kan, May S.-While
the news that the president has prac-
tically decided TO pardon him was
being conveyed to William January
by his wife yesterday afternoon, a
slim young man stood few feet
away, watching the prisoner and his
wife. This was Robert January of
Chillicothe, NO., who came to see It
the federal prisoner was his brother,
who had not been heard from for
thirteen years.
'Will, don't you know me?" was the
greeting Of Robert, as he extended his
hand
"Yes, Bob. know you. l am glad
to see you" replied William.
They were soon in earnest conver-
sation about their mother and family,
and talking of boyhood days.
Robert January is bridge carpen-
ter and lives with his mother at Chill
licothe. The father is dead.
my brother left home the first time
when he was Ia years old" Robert
January said. I'VE lost track of him
thirteen years ago. When the articles
appeared in the papers about the cap
ture of a man named William January
mother wanted me to come and see IL
he were my brother l came up with
his wife and was almost sure, after
things she told me, that he was my
brother OF course, we are sorry he
is in prison, but we are glad to find
him again, and we shall have family
reunion when he IL free"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
Tho American Mccall Association.

Boston May s.-The American Me-
Call association is holding it annual
meeting in this city at the invitation Of
the Boston auxiliary at Mt. Vernon
church, with an evening meeting at the
Commonwealth avenue Baptist church,
Rev. George r. Berry will make the
principal address. The interests and
efforts of the Boston auxiliary are es-
pecially directed toward work in Flves-
Lille. in the most densely populated
department of France, with the eX-
ception of Paris. Lille alone has S20,-
900 inhabitants. about 62 per cent Of
the active population are workingmen,
|and competition has reduced wages
until some heads of families received
less than six cents day. The infant
mortality is shockingiy high. The Nc
Call mission at Fiyes- Lille is doing a
grand work. and makes vigorous de-
mcnstration Of helping the people. The
meeting here today and tomorrow VIII
make an earnest effort to secure funds
for a medical mission and a circulating
library.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
Child Was Stranded.

Hankinson, N. d., May s.-Rollin
Fornan, aged years, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Forman, hanged himself
with a shawl strap yesterday after
noon The child was playing near
the exhaust pipe of the gasoline en-
gine that runs the printing press. and
had tied one end Of the strap around
his neck and the other end around
the exhaust pipe, and the supposition
is that he was trying to see how long
he could hold his breath and had
drawn the strap too tight and lost
consciousness His father called to
him, and as he did not answer, went
to see what was the matter and found
the child choked to death.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08

Horace, n. ID, May 8. l90T.To The
Forum Rapid changes Of station
agents at this point seems to be the
order OF the day Mr. Baker was sent
IT'D Driscoll, N. d.. about d week or ten
days ago. Mr. Magnuson coming in his
place. Now Mr. Underbakke sue
ceeds Mr. Magnugor Please give Us
time to get acquainted with this turn.
Alfred QuaiIey, who was in the q. N.
wreck at Bartlett has just received q
check for 5000 To Tecompense him Tor
his loss OF time while recuperating at
ter the accident Alfred win BIO west
soon To his claim
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Gronback spent
a few days in kindred last week visit
ing with parents and friends
Rev MHikevik Ii preparing 4 class IT
tNefve-six boys and FIX giris--fof
continuation This beautiful service
will be held on Sunday. May 2e HI ths
Hauge Lutheran church.
Emil Nelson has been delayed soIlae-
what In the erection 81 his honse-tlae
railroad company falling 70 bring ma
teriaI
Geo. FredeTiekson III having all kinds
OF sport these days with pair of fer
| lrets. Rabbits and woodchucks have
| to hunt their holes only q be driver
out again. Cor II.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
DECEIT ON CANAL
ASSERTS WALLACE
FORMER SUPERINTENDENT SAYS
PRESIDENT is VICTIM.
Man Who Had Charge Of culebra Cut
Says RooseveIt Was Victim Of sys-
TEN of Deception Practiced by Off
eiaIs Engaged in the Construction.

Pittsburg May 8.-The workmens s
side of the Panama canal question is
to be presented to President Roose-
welt by j. III. Wallace. a former Pitts
burger, who was until recently SUI
rerintendent on the Culebra cut.
Seen here on his way to Washington,
Mr.. Wallace declared /, conditions en-
tirely the opposite of those which the
president, Secretary Taft and mem
bert of the congressional committee
viewed during their visits, a huge
system Of deception havings been prac-
ticed on these officials. Wallace was
selected by the canal workmen as a
member of the committee to call on
the president Discussing the condi-
tions, he said:
"The work is not progressing as it
should, because the men are not given
the proper sustenance. The biggest
days work SO far was in February,
when $4,000 cubic yards Of earth were
moved The machines in use should
give ins one day at least 10000 cubic
yards.
When President Roosevelt came
down he refused to allow the commits
sion to make any plans for him as to
where he would eat, but stated that
he would stop wherever the notion
struck him. The consequence was
that the commission was forced to
stock up every hotel on the line, and
ann informed that the presidents
trip ever the canal cost the commits
sion 100000 extra for provisions alone.
"Thc nten have protested repeatedly
but to ii. avail If any man became
toe active he was arresssi and give',
from ten t. thirty days IA prison
After his ielease he was run af she
isthmns.7
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
A FAREWELL BANQUET
Employees Of Union Light Company
Tender Spread to n. A. 0uos
barth, Who Leaves Fargo.

The employees of the Union Electric
Light, Heat & Power Go. last evening
gave a farewell banquet to II. A. Quos-
barth, who for the past six or eight
months has been the bookkeeper Of the
company in Fargo Mr.. Quosbarth left
this morning for st. Paul where he
has secured d more lucrative position.
The banquet WAS spread in the BAN
.quet hall Of the Commercial club rooms
and d very pleasant evening was spent.
&. r. Mcintyre acted as toastmaster,
and number OF addresses were made
by different members Of the company.
Mr.. .Quosbarth takes with him the best
wishes OF the citizens OF Fargo for his
success in his new field Of labor.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
Maintain Canal zone.
ure.

New York, May S.-To determine
whether the Panama canal zone is
American territory or not, the David
Kaufman & Sons Co, has instituted a
suit before the board of United States
general appraisers in tariff dispute,
concerning the admittance of old scrap
iron and steel discarded by the engi-
neers at Panama notwithstanding
the fact that congress in the act of
March 2, 1905, expressly provided
that "all laws affecting imports of art
articles, goods, wares, merchandise
and entry Of persons into the United
States from foreign countries, shall
apply to articles, goods, wares, mer-
chandisk, and persons coming from the
canal .zoua. Isthmns of Panama, and
seeking entry into any state or terri
tory of the United States and the Dis
trlct. Of Columbia, the importers raise
the point funconstitutionality against
the law 1t was stated by represen-
tatives Of tool and engineering supply
firms and other contractors, that the
Isthmian commission had given assur-
ances that material returned from the
zone would be accorded free entry into
New York ON the strength of these
assurances, it was added many firms
had made contracts which will be af-
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
BERTHtIlN Is
BAD FOR ARMY
SOLDIERS OBJECT TO BEING
MEASURED LIKE CRIMINALS.
Records Just Completed Show That
6,25s Took French Leave Last Year
---Ralk at Enlistment---Aliens Want
to Get in Swim.

Washington, May s.Despite the
denials from the officials OF the war
department, 1t is persistently reported
In army circles that the introduction
OF the Bertillion system into the army
has had material effect in in
creasing the number Of desertions on
the eve of its Introduction and in-
creasing the refusals on the part OF
men whose terms of enlistment eN-
pire to re-enlist.
Although the system in its present
form has been in vogue officially for
some months, the lack of the neces-
sary equipment and the fact that
many of the troops were serving
abroad or I'M the insular possessions
makes it true that only now some Of
the regiments are having their irltro-
duction to the system, and the COM
plants are made from these.
There were 6,25S desertions last
year. and out Of a total of 24,0S3 en-
listments last year not more than 81
84S were re- -enlistments. Officials ac-
count for these figures In a large part
by the continued prosperity Of the
country and the fact that the men are
able to earn so much more In civil
pursuits than they can In the army
that they are either prompted to der
sert, or when their terms expire they
turn to civil employment. They also
point to the fact that In many lines
az employment the drill and discipline
of the army Is recognized as the best
possible preparation for competent
men. This Is particularly true of the
xar
est cities OF the country. The meT
desired must be amenable to rigid
discipline and must be accustomed tt
the handling of firearms. In nearIs
every city service in the United
states army commends such men fol
places as policemen. The same i
true of other lines of activity.
Those who know Of the effect OF ths
introduction of the BertiIlion system
say that 1t is greatest on re-enlist.
rnents. The recruit does not object y
much to being 'Bertillioned' becaps'
the entire process OF enlistment i
new and novel to him. The man whs
has seen service considers II q reiiec'
ton upon him and his classification
much as u criminal would be and i
classified. Again, the recruit, whel
He enlists. has no thought at the tim
Of ever leaving the service BY scallni
fhe wall OF d barracks. The same /
not true OF the man who has seel
service and who has ali the prejudice
ana experiences of the enlisted mar
lie goes In trusting 80 luck In geftinl
with desirable command and gaffinl
GOOD post and the right sort OF offi
s.a,.. fm.ssYa l,gu viexv1niraf over him. H
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
saenaerfest at Luna Park.

New York. May s.--Thompson &
Dundy's Luna Park had the honor this
evening of having the first welcome Of
the Vienna Liederkranz society en-
tertainment at the park. The Lead
ing American choral and Liederkranz
Societies viii be present at the func-
tion and fully 100000 visitors parti-
cipated, and got the first glimpse Of
The beauties of Luna Park, although
the latter is not fully opened the reg
ular season not opening until May
III. The Vienna Liederkranz is
greatly pleased at the wonders, half
revealed of the great entertainment
.resof.t of Greater New York;
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
paunhters u confederacY Meet.

Jackson, Miss, May 81 The Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy close their
convention that has been here since
May +, tomorrow The attendance
has been very large. The opening
exercises pars sehala on Monday even
ing, when addresses Of welcome We're
delivered, and responded to- Busi-
ness sessions were held on Tuesday,
Wednesday and today, both mornings
and afternoons The Daughters Of
the Confederacy and Daughters and
sons of Veterans were received at the
residence of Mrs, Chalmers M Will
Hanson. Today Mrs. a. Y. Rowe,
state historian submitted report.
and Mrs. Lizzie Henderson, general
president of the organization, deliver
ed an address.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
MAD MULE ATTACKS MAN.
He Hurries to Pasteur institute With
Dead Animals Brains.

New Orleans, May S.-Ben Jewell,
carrying a box containing the brains
of a mad mule and accompanied by
several friends, asked for treatment
at the Pasteur institute to prevent
hydrophobia. While at work ON a
plantation he was attacked by the
mule, which suddenly became mad
and his left arm was badly lacerated
The animal picked him up bodily
and would have killed him but for
the timely arrival of help. The mule
was killed and the brains sent here
for examination by the pathologist.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
Rridaa Cost Is lncreasina.

New York, May S.-From the de-
tailed report which Comptroller Metz,
bureau of municipal investigation has
made of the progress made in the cost
of the Blackwells Island bridge shows
that the bridge will cost the city not
less than S1S,OO0,O0O, which is $6,-
100000 more than the original esti-
mate. In the original estimate the
land required was valued at $3,14S,-
50O The report to the, comptroller
says this land may now cost $67,0O0,-
600 or even $80,000,000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
National Federation Of Music Clubs

Memphis, May 8-The National
Federation Of Music clubs assembled
here today and will continue for the
remainder of the week. The interior
Of the Womans building was repaint-
ed and redecorated at the expense of
Mrs. Hill for the better reception of
the delegates. The officers were re-
ceived at luncheon yesterday by Mrs.
Chapman, and also entertained by the
Womans club on the afternoon of the
same day, The biennial session
opened this morning at 8 o'clock with
welcoming address and response,
The business session will be held ON
Thursday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
camph0r Making IN South and West

Pittsburg, May S.'.Why not make
our camphor at homer Camphor Is
now an oriental monopoly. We pre-
fer an American monopoly for OBJ
vious reasons This was only one of
the striking statements made BY
James Wilson, secretary OF agricuI-
ture, to the Americas club, Wilson
says: For years the department
has been distributing canphor tree
seed and thousands OF trees are now
growing throughout the southern and
iii Pacific states. Two years ago q
serious effort was made to develop the
manufacture Of oanphor from these
trees With improvements liz rnanu-
featuring processes, satisfactory re-
suits have been accomplished and 4
large manufacturing concern Ii now
building up a canphor grove of 1000
acres Iii Florida, from which It hopes
To make canphor. This hrln uses more
than s500.000 worth Of 1amphor every
year
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08

desirable conditions develop. There
are a surprising number OF cases in
which men, after having deserted
have returned and re-enlisted under
assumed names with view to get
ting in again under different condi-
tions from those under which they
deserted
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
Club Women Of N. ]. Hold Reunion

Roselle, N. r.. May S.-The Fedora
tion Of the Club women Of New Jersey
meet today at the earnest invitation
of the Roselle club. Clubs number
ing fifty send delegates, three in num-
ber, and one additional delegate for
every hundred members. The morn
ing session opened with the fedora
ton song, and then followed an i'm
vocation by Rev Antoinette Brown
Blackwell, and two addresses of well
come. The attendance was large.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08

fected adversely IL the position as
sumed by the customs authorities is
finally affirmed by the courts. II is
expected that the board of appraisers
will hand down decision shortly in
the Kaufman case, after which the
issue will be taken into the circuit
court, and thence up.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1907-05-08
Mathematics in the Kitchen.

Cleveland Leader: Mrs. Dicken-
harry-F'or goodness sake, Mary, how
long did you boil those eggs?
The New Cook-Half an hour, mum.
Mrs Dickenharry-B didn't I tell
you that three minutes was enough
for an egg?
The New Cook-Yessum. But
billed ten of 'em.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1907-02-16
To Consumptives.

The undersigned having been restored
to health by simple means, after suffer
ing for several years with severe lung
affection, and that dread disease Con
sumption, Is anxious to make known to
his fellow sufferes the means Of cure
To those who desire It, he will cheerful.
ly send free Of charge) copy Of the
prescription used, which they will find a
cure for Consumption, Asthma, Catarrh
Bronchitis and all throat and lung Mala.
dies. He hopes all sufferers will try
his remedy, as It Is invaluable. Those
desiring the prescription, which will
cost them nothing. land may prove a
blessing. will please address Rev. Ed.
ward A. Wilson, Brooklin, n Y.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1907-02-16
Usss substltutss for cash.


Mark Twain, at q dinner In New
York. related some "reminiscences OF
his early days Of Journalism In Nevada
City.
I'VE paid for outside contributions. u
he said, but not always In cash. Al
. rule. our letters OF acceptance would
run like this:
Dear Jones: We send you per
bearer one pound Of bacon for your
fne poem on the county fair. Please
receipt for same
Dear Col. Crabbie: For your val.
ued article on The Country's Needs"
we beg to send you herewith two gal.
Ions Of corn whisky. II is the same
brand you have been using ever since
the war. Kindly acknowledge receipt.
Dear Tompkins: We inclose q
corset In payment for your fashion ar.
ticle.'
"'Dear Senator: Understanding
that you are about to enter the state
campaign. we send you shotgun and
nine rounds Of ammunition for your
admirable article on the political sit,
uation.' Exchange.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1907-02-16
DEFECTS OF MODERN DIET.
Facts Well Known TO Unfortunates
Who Have No Homes.


Dinner, as physicians and laymen
agree, should not consist of the pound
OF beef and quart of coffee the con.
demned murderer swallows upon the
eve Of his hanging to rob death Of
Its sting and the grave Of It's victory,
says the Louisville Courier.Journal.
A plate Of soup. piece Of steak. a
fsb or fowl. with a salad. some
vegetables, dessert and coffee, con.
stitute the dinner of transformations
variety. Patriarchs tell us that such
dinner was once obtainable in San
Francisco and In New York, and at
intermediate points. at prices not pro
hibitive to tie man OF moderate In.
come, but such a meal ordered a In
carte In our modern restaurants Is
too expensive for the majority OF pa.
irons and too large a dinner for one
man to consume. The trouble is that
sach portion" is too lC q. The ex.
listing arrangement of portions" and
prices causes US to eat too much
meat and die Of kidney disease. or too
few vegetables and die of indigestion
with It's various and tragic ramiflca.
lions. Our alternative is to court lin.
gering death at the mod crate priced
sable d'hote where is served imita'
ton food, long.cooked and without
SAVIOR.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1907-02-16

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