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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03

protection means now nothing
more than protection to the
the trusts. The protective tar
if 10 not in the interests of the
people but of these rapacious
trusts that are gouging every
cent possible out of Americans
For instance the great steel
trust is selling steel rails in
London for s22 per ton and are
charging the Americana SIS
per ton. If it were not for the
tariff they would be compelled
to sell the steel rails to the
Americans at the rate that they
sell them to the English
but they are having the benefit
of the high tariff. can exclude
the competition OF the English
manufacturers and thus pray
On the Americans at their
pleasure. The same is true OF
the wire nail trust which is
charging the farmers 80 Per
cent more for their wire, f ncrs
aud nails than they do the
foreigners. The same is true
OF household articles: the sew
ing machine trust IS selling
machines ia London and PARIS
for about SIS less than they are
10 the American CONSUMER,
The SAME IS also true oi the
watch trust and nnmesrx and
nruoers oai articles can e.e
usnsioos,d along the SAINT lime.
The American people have t's-tu
tccked and dt1-Endt.d ln 1ress
lioEs long toosn9h and 1hs
~o-@ Is Ec9oE TO sur-n and with
IL 1hST Will surn the Seput'h
cszn parry Ont a power. ion they
hare nos only qs--is.5 TINS
tart ro.t,ts--. 10 20 On t,o1 they
have done so,scInt@lr nu1hine
elective in -n+ wEv OF ,au1.s,inp
these great r--nsrs.. i, fsc1, lntr
are IS ssronE nndsT as abss
we're xh=n Roosevelt. csot IN
TO Fo~er- TINS Us snoEn by THE
ease With which 1hsr nnlliiSS=d
the s:es st.,itta 5ne against se,s
Standard OH Compsn- in the
Circuit Court of Appeals The
trusts absolutely OWE the ke-
publican party and the judges
which have been appointed by
that party. We cannot bring
relief to the people until the
Republicans are kicked out OF
power.
Tickling or dry coughs viii
quickly loosen when using DR..
Shops Cough Remedy. And
it is so thoroughly harmless.
that DR.. Shoop tells mothers to
use nothing else, even for very
young babies. The wholesome
green leaves and tender stems
of a lung healing mountainous
shrub give the curative proper
ties to DR.. Shops Cough
Remedy. 1t Gains the cough
and heals the sitive
bronze hia membranes. No
opium, no chloroform, nothing
harsh used to injure or SUP
press. Demand DR.. Shops.
Accept 90 other. Sold by all
dealers.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03

It's up to you-The Times to
new subscribers until after the
election tor 15c.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
FAULTS DOCTRINE.

The Republicans have been
preaching the doctrine of pro-
lection for years and years and
the fallacyof that doctrine has
been Overwhelmingly estab-
lished and in fact, the word
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
Shamelesa

Persons belonging to tho hirhe,
walks OF life are to he seen pro,ncnad
ing In short Jackets and chimncypot
mats without the slightest symptom of
awkwardness or shame.-London TIT.
lor and Cutter.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03

5000 North Dakotians were
we'll pleased with the West
Presidents speech at Fargo
last week.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03

JOHN Burke will be the next
Governor of this Great State
regardless of NcCumber-Nc.
Kenzie's "get-to-gather love
feast"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
FARM LOANS,

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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03

Half Of our diseases are IN our
minds. and the other half are In our
houses.-Ernsst Seton Thompson,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
FOB RENT.

A nice modern house corner
eth street Delaware Ave. In.
quire at Stems Clothing
House.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03
TKEASUKER'S REPORT.
For Summit Shoot District. County of
Richiand State Of North Dakotafor

Richiand State Of North Dakotafor
the year la7.,&s.
Re :eipts
Cash on hand at beginning Of school
year. July !. 1917. observation-disclosures 1886
Total amount received during the
year from the apportionment of,he
State Tuition Fund. ................ 6e5. %
Total amount received during the
year from tie apportionmeIt Of the
County Tuition Fund .......... e9,.T
Amount received during the year
from Taxes levid by the District
School Board. including outstand-
ing warrants redeemed or endorsed
in the collection Of Taxes lsi5.o
Amount received during the year
from Other Sources. .. ...... s. s.
Total receipts for the year. including
Cash on Hand July !. 1897 ........... 34ea.l5
Expenditures.
Amount paid during the year for
School Houses. Sites and furnitures 81 60
Amount paid during the year for Ap-
paratus, Fixtures, ETC.. ............. Size
Amount paid during the year for
Teachers Wagee.................... 2s44.:0
Amount paid during the year for Ser
vices and Expenses Of School
omcers....... ......................... $500
Amount paid during the year for
Incidental Expenses. .............. Sl9aS
Total Expenditures for the year.s sseA5
Cash on Hand June 30, 1885,. 80. $3.50
Grand Total. Expenditures aud
Cash on Hand, to balau ce above
Total Receipts. 49,. ..........e 3f99 IS
JOHN H. BCRFEIND.
Treasurer of Summit School District.
Approved this 18th day Of July A. d 1873.
By order of the District School Board:
JOHN ACHTER.
Attest: President.
Vim. Gelle, Clerk.
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new subscribers until after the
election tor 15c.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03

About 5000 people heard
Bryan speak at tbs Twin Cit
les Monday.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-09-03

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nation of the bladder, urinary
disorders, kidney trouble and
rheumatic pains, there is not
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they "rc antiscptic. Be sure
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recommend them. Sold by all
dr"gKists.
LICENSE ISSUED.
Aug. 81 Henry w. Leines
aud Nliss Matilda X. Hansen
both of Moorcton.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
"THE MORNING POST DIsPLEAsED.
Attacks British Government for Yielding
to American Pressure

London. Aug. 14-''The Morning Post" in an
editorial to-day strongly attacks the government
for consenting to a modus vivendi with the United
States regarding the Newfoundland fisheries. and
reproaches Sir Edward Grey, the Foreign Secretary
for yielding American pressure.
Tho editorial adds that while the modus vfvendi
is concluded for the third time, arbitration is still
pending and will continue to be pending until the
Americans have matured their plans for obtaining
a favorable verdict issue, not OF fact but
of reasonableness. Englishmen may well renect
whether relief from the burden OF armaments or
from the worrying problem of imperial partner
ship may not be bought at too costly sacrifice OF
moral Ideals
The Times in an editorial commenting on the
fact that the modus yivendi was concluded WIN
Nev-foundland's consent and approval, says
Happily, a renewal of the unfortunate CONNECT
between the imperial government and the colony
has been avoided even in appearance. The present
government has not always shown tact IN deahhs
with the affairs Of the sefgoverning colonies out
in this instance 1t appears to have acted Win
dignity and n a cocatory spirit, and has now
happily reaped the reward of its patience
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
MISS LUDWIG ESCAPES.
off for Coast, Presumably to " ed
.S5ceetheart, DR.. Fitzgerald.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune-l

Chicago Aug. 13-Ethel Ludwig VINO was
kidnapped by her mother and uncle from her
home in Morris. ILL.,, to prevent her marriage
to DR.. Frederick Fitzgerald professor OF cher1is-
trv at the Cooper Medical College Of Palo Alto
Cal escaped to-day, and, according to reports.
is speedfng on her way to California to marry ner
betrothed Her mother is in pursuit but Is one
train behind. The girl and the doctor met While
she was a. student at Leland Stanford Junior
University Their betrothal was at first sane
toned by her mother. Later the mother came
into considerable property through the death OF
her father and changed her mind.
DR. F1tzgeraId appeared at Morris last Thurs
dav the wedding having been set for Friday
Thursday night Mrs Ludwig and her Drother
Cornelius Reardon. attorney spirited the
girl swav in an automobile She was brought
to Chicago. and. with her mother and aunt. Mrs
T. A. Bray, stayed at the Saratoga Hotel Dr.
fitzgerald followed. but was unable to ma
anv trace of his sweetheart Sunday or Monday.
He is said to have returned to California
Tuesday night Mrs. Ludwig and daughter re-
turned to Morris packed their trunks and the
next morning came back TO Chicago. To-day
II was learned that the girl had escaped from
her mothers surveillance and bought a ticket
for the Coast. The mother followed the next
tr,Ir
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
NAB BLACK HAND LEADER
Police Catch Italian Who Vas
Waiting for Victim, They Sag.

Covered with scars from knife and bullet
which told of many a desperate encounter
Clement Telasi, of No 331 East Hath street
said by the police to be OF the Black Hand
leaders in this city. was arrested last night at
First avenue and 113th street while he was
waiting for victim to pay him $500. according
to the police. The complainant in the case is
Luigi Broncato. 1iveryman, OF No. 40 East
10th street.
About a month ago Broncato began to receive
letters signed BLACK Hand" the first one, on
July 3. ordering him to be at the Williamsburg
Bridge that night with $500. Broncato did not
heed this letter or the others which followed.
On Tuesday he received another directing him
TO be at 18th street and First avenue last night
with $500 He informed Police Headquarters
and three detectives were at the place last night
AS they approached Teasi he drew a revolver
but they we're too quick for him. Teasi was
finally overpowered and taken to the East 104th
street station. According to the detectives
Telasi has bad record and has served a term
in prison.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
CANAL COMPANY'S END.
French Court Discharges the Panama
ReceiCers.

Paris Aug lathe liquidation Of the old
Panama Canal Company, which has been going
on since 1889. completed to-day. when the
Civil Tribunal of the Seine authorized last
payment to creditors Of 1 per cent and issued a
decree of discharge TO the receivers.
In 1878 a concession obtained from Colombia
By the Societe Civile Internationale du Canal In
teroceanioue for the construction of canal
the isthmus. This concession purchased in
1879 for 100000 by company headed by Ferdi-
nand de Lesseps- The work Of excavating proceed
ed until 1889, when the company went into bank
collapse of the company.
Several extensions of time for the completion OF
the canal were granted to the Hquidators of the
company, the last naming October 81 1910. A
new company then was organized TO prosecute the
work but failure TO do resulted in 1903 in a
treaty between Colombia and the United States
for the latter country cut the canal The Auneri
can Congress ratified this treaty. but the Colom-
bian Congress rejected IL A revolution In Colom-
bia resulted In the isthmus falling into the hands
of the present Republic of Panama and the Pana-
man government gave the United States the right
to do the work In acquiring title TO the canal
ns+b of the United States by the bondholders or
IN. old Panama Canal Company and the individual
..ockbolders of the new Panama Canal Company,
TO prevent the transfer. Finally how
.ver In 1904 in consideration of s0OOoO0O. The
I7r,t.5 States was able TO take all rights In the
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
Gas KILLS MISS SHOLES.
Death in Chicago Surrounded by an
dir of Mystery.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Chicago. Aug 13.-Mystery, romance and
tragedy surround the death OF Miss Frances
sboIes daughter of c. G. Sholes. of New York
ubo was found dead in bed early to-day at the
home of her mother, No. 1902 Chicago avenue.
Evanston.
The Young woman. who was twenty-five years
old wealthy and popular in Chicago and Evan
ston society. is believed by many to have COM
r,,tted suicide as result of dependency. either
over love affair or because OF her failure TO
reconcile her father and mother who were re
Gently divorced. She died from gas asphyxia-
ton.
g. G. Sholes formerly was at the head OF the
shoIes Typewriter Manufacturing Company. and
reunited 10 be wealthy. Since his separation
from his wife he has lived in New York.
The body of Miss Sholes was found lying
across the bed Life had evidently been extinct
several hours. Gas pouring from an open
iet near the head of the bed. On the floor are
said TO have been found letters which led 70
suspicion Of suicide.
coroner's jury held an inquest. but was un-
able to determine whether the young woman
came to her death by her own hand or by acct-
dent An open verdict was returned.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
FROM SKY INTO RIVER.
Aeronaut Drops 5rith Parachute
Into Hudson.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Hackensack, n. J., Aug. 13.-Arthur Barry. a
twenty-year-old aeronaut, of Boston. had a
thrilling escape from drowning in the Hudson
River this afternoon after landing with his
parachute in midstream opposite 163d street
He made his ascension from the Palsade
Amusement Park Fearful that the balloon
would be carried toward the river the
nauts manager tied a life preserver to the para
chute just before the balloon was cut loose.
This probably saved Barry's life.
Though Barry was exhausted after hours
struggle In the Hudson. the preserver kept him
afoat until auxiliary yacht from the West
End Boat Club reached him he was about to
collapse. Dozens Of rowboats and canoes ar
rived a few minutes later
Two large steamers We're listed to an alarm
ing extent while passing the struggling
naut. due to the rush to the sides of the boats
by the excited passengers.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
"THE BALTIMORE SUN" OUT FOR TAFT.
Leading Democratic, Newspaper Abandons
Bryan-Voices Conservative Sentiment.


Ralttmnre Aug 13-"The Baltimore Sun the
leading Democratic newspaper in Maryland. and
one of the foremost Democratic papers Of the
South, has come out strongly in support of W. H
Taft for President. In 1896 the Sun antagonzed
Bryan and the free silver movement but in 1900
if supported Bryan and made a good fight for
him but failed TO hold the conservative element
of the Democratic party in Maryland in line for
him During the late Senator Germans control
of the Democratic machine in Maryland the sun
made several strong fights against him and helped
20 turn the state to the Republicans IN the
overthrow of the Democratic machine.
Although the Democratic organization supports
the Bryan ticket the Sun voices the sentiment
of the conservative element Of the party in TINS
city and state
With The Sun" for Taft. the Bryanites cannot
count upon the support Of any important newspaper
in Maryland.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
HEALTH OFFICER AT FORT GEORGE.
Gypsies and Unnecessary Noises Complained
of-Early Closing Agreed On.

For the last two evenings representative Of the
Board Of Health has been making a careful in
spection Of Fort George. Captain kreuscher, of
The West I52d street station. complained to the
Board Of Health a short time ago about tho sani-
tsry shortcomings of camp of gypsies near Fort
George. The noises Of the resort have also been
complained Of
II was learned last evening that most of the pro-
pr1etors OF amusement places at Fort George had
entered into an agreement with the police TO close
their places at midnight through the week and at
a II Sunday morning
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
APPEALS TO SPEEDERS.
american Automobile Association
Fears Drastic L,dzcs.

The American Automobile Association has sent
notice to it's twenty thousand members that
drastic anti-automobile legislation will be en-
acted in several of the Eastern states. particu-
larly Connecticut and New York, if speeding is
not stopped.
c. K Dustin secretary Of the Automobile
Club of Hartford. Conn, says the Connecticut
law which is regarded one of the model
motor vehicle laws of the country may be re-
pealed and succeeded by an unwelcome law
unless the association can bring about reform.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
TO BUY CHURCH LANDS.
Mr. Bacon Settles the Dispute in
Porto Rico.

San Juan, P. R., Aug. 13.-After having salts
factorily settled the questions in dispute be-
tween the federal government and the Catholic
Church in Porto Rico, arising out OF the con-
troll of estates formerly owned by the Dominican
and Franciscan orders. Robert Bacon, Assistant
Secretary of State, sailed for New York yester-
day the steamer San Juan.
ernment will obtain subject to the approval of
Congress-, control of the Santo Domingo Convent
building and its lands, and the land occupied by
the infantry barracks, paying therefor S12O.OO0-
The insular government viii receive, If the
agreement Is sanctioned by the insular legislat-
ures. the market place, the San Francisco bar
racks and the insane asylum and the land sur
rounding it, paying S1s0.0O0 for them in three
instalments. The Church, in addition to the
money considerations, will obtain under the
agreement chapel and sixty-two acres OF land
near San Juan.
This disposes OF the last Of the Church claims.
The question has caused protracted litigation
and discussion in six Legislatures. The insuar
courts have decided some points in favor of both
parties, and appeals were taken to the United
States Supreme Court. These appeals now will
be withdrawn.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
DEAN BAILEY DECLINES TO SERVE.

Ithaca N y Aug. 13.-Liberty L. Bailey, dean
80 IN. Cornell College of Agriculture, who was re-
Gently appointed by President Roosevelt TO act as
chairman of q commission of five TO investigate the
social sanitary economic conditions on ATnerl-
can farms to-day sent letter to PRESIDENT haoose
Welt declining the appointment on the ground that
n. could not give the subject the time he con-
sdered would be necessary TO such an important
matter.
When seen to-day Dean Bailey expressed his re-
Eret at being unable TO undertake the WORK. say
ing he considered the ideas highly commendable.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
AMERICAN SCHOONER SEIZED.

Liverpool, n. S. Aug. 13.-Charged with vio-
lation of the Canadian customs regulations. the
American fishing schooner Dictator Captain Wylde.
p,as seized here to-day The vessel arrived here
on Monday for bait, and being unable TO obtain
it. cleared for Port Morrien, where supply was
obtained The captain, not knowing that 1t was
port of entry, put to sea without reporting 10 the
customs authorities. To-day, when the schooner
.canoe IN here for ice the customs officers seized
her She is held, awaiting instructions from VI
+aua She is owned in Gloucester, Mass.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
TWO MEN DIE IN AUTO SMASH.
Trolley Cars and Machine in Collision in the
Heart of San Francisco.

San Francisco. Aug 13.-Sergeant Major A H
BeIyea and c. H. Jones. electrician sergeant. at
tached TO the Preside military forces, were killed
tonight when an automobile in which they were
riding was crushed between streetcars al Market
street and Van Ness avenue. Jones drove the
about In front of car bound for the ferry station
He had almost cleared the first track. when
outward bound car struck the automobile. hurting
n against the other car. Jones and Relyea were
thrown to the pavement with great force.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
WIFE DIDN'T TALK ENOUGH; SHOT HER.

Lincoln, Neb. Aug. 15.-Because bis wife would
not talk 20 him as often as much es he de-
sired, William Lush. & wealthy German citizen
nred four times at her with q revolver late this
afternoon and then attempted suicide One of the
bullets tore through Mrs Lush's hair. but she
vas uninjured Lush will live. the bullet
merely Clipped his skull They had been mar
taed thirty years
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
coRpovA OUT OF PRISON TO-DAY.

Trenton Aug 13-J Frank Cordova. the I'M
frocked Methodist minister who twice eloped with
Julis Bovine a choir singer in his church at South
River will leave the state prison tomorrow, where
he has served the four-yesr sentsnce pronounced
upon him conviction of charges of abandonment
snd assault and battery made by his wife
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14

The conclusion OF a modus vIvendf between
Great Britain and the United States governing
the Newfoundland fisheries and the rights of
American fishermen means that friction in New
foundland waters will be avoided until a settle
ment of the entire question. which is of long
standing, is obtained before the Hague Tribunal.
The dispute arises over the contention OF the
Americans who claim the rights to fish in
Newfoundland waters, which possessed by
British subjects, basing their claim on the fish
cries treaty of 1918 The Americans claim also
that the same rights apply to Canadian waters.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14

The Church land question in Porto Rico involved
the right OF the Roman Catholic Church to control
various properties, valued at about 81 600 600, for
merly owned by the Dominican and Franciscan
orders The estates were alienated by the action
of the Spanish government in 1888 but the Catholic
Church alleged that the act was not properly car
ried into effect, and sought TO have them re-
stored, alleging that the Church was especially
dependent since the United States came into au-
thoritv IN the Island and separated the Church
frnn tho State.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
TWELVE SALOONS BURN AT TAFT. MONT.

Spokane WASH Aug. B.-Fire at Taft, Mont
to-day destroyed the Anheuser-Busch Hotel ana
twelve zaIoons causing a loss Of ssOOeo The prop
erty was insured for $4,000 The fire started in a
room Of the hotel from an overturned lamp.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14

NEW YORK VIA NEW JER-
sEY CENTRAL 2-Hour Train Every Hour a a NJ NJ
6 . See schedule, Pags g sLtGEPERS ON
NInEIGHT TRAINS OPEN AT 10 OCLOCh-
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
NEWFOUNDLAND MODUS.
Informal Anglo-American Agree
ment for Season of 1908.

London, Aug. 13-The Foreign Office I'm an
vivendi regarding the Newfoundland fsherte,
says:
His majesty's government and the govern
ment Of the United States unite in regarding
the exchange of notes recording this proposal
and It's acceptance constituting in itself a
satisfactory agreement for the season of 1903
without the necessity Of more formal agree
ment"
New-York tribune., 1908-08-14

GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER.
It's purity has made IL famous. "-Adys
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09

fully dressed pretending drunkenness. A
search of the room revealed a complete
outfit of burglars tools, files, cold chs
els and bottle OF r'tro glycerine. When
caught the robbers had already blown
the outer door of the safe and were pre-
pairing to blow open the door OF the
strong box. which contained over 5000,
At daylight Mrs. C. Crowley noticed
many men searching for money, sup
posed to have been thrown away She
looked back of her wood pile and found
$345 in bills and a revolver. which she Inn
m lately turned over to the officers.
The owners are afraid to open the strong
box as charge of nitro glycerine has
been placed inside of the broken dial and
until this has been removed no attempt
Will be made to open the door.
The prisoners were arraigned before
Justice Vogel and will be given a pre-
liminary hearing tomorrow