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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30

In 1904 was strictly q southern ballet.
It included states which have never
gone anything but democratic since the
memory Of man runneth not to the
contrary. Therefore a non partisan OBJ
server will readily grant to Mr.. Bryan
nucleus Of 14o votes as starter to-
ward his strength for 1908. To this
southern field may be added the new
state of Oklahoma with its seven votes
making total nucleus of lat.
The next safes to which Mr.. Bryan
might logically expect to lay title would
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30

East Africa. the happy hunting ground
OF English sportsmen. where Mr..
Roosevelt 10 going on his big game
hunt.
II had planned to visit America this
autumn" continued his highness of
Zanzibar, who speaks English and sew
eral continental languages fiuenfly
Then would have persoalIy presented
my invitation to Mr.. Roosevelt But
changed my plans for several reas-
ons. the principal one being that wish
to return to Zanzibar within month
Moreover, the moment Is inopportune
for a visit to America, because of the
presidential campaign
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
LESLIE CARTER
DISINHERITED SON

Chicago, Sept. S0.--The will of the
late Leslie Carter, one-tlme million
afro, was filed for probate today, dis
posing OF a fortune which has dwind-
led to $4,000. The estate is divided
between a sister and brother, thus
disinheriting son. OF the son the
viii says:
Il leave nothing to my son, Leslie
Dudley Carter. for the reason that ne
has left my home which T. maintained
for him without cause or justification.
This, believe, can result only to his
personal Injury, if not his ruin"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
Pleads for 10 Year Sentence to
Spite His Wife for Causing Arrest

assault. Magistrate Manner decided
i've days in Jail would do wielxing
good
Say, judge, send me TO jail for a
long term" said the prisoner,
s.AIl right, said the magistrate. item
days in jail. II you think it viii do you
more good"
SAY. judge. send me away for year
or ten years. Wicking pleaded. IL
don't want to 30 back home for SOME
time
II would like to accommodate you,
wicking. but I can only send you away
for ten days on q charge or intoxica-
tion,' answered the magistrats.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
23 DEATHS IN
"a HOURS IN RUSS

st. Petersburg. Sept. so.-For the
twenty-four hours ending at noon to-
day 22s new cases and 23 deaths from
cholera have been reported by the
municipal hospitals For the previous
twenty -four hours the statistics were
222 cases and 80 deaths. One hundred
and twenty seven recoveries were re-
ported today as compared to 1s7 re-
coveries for the twenty-four hours
ended at noon yesterday. The total
since the beginnin.s of the epidemic
are 5.e55 cases, 2.16s deaths and 1851
recoveries.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
TAIL OF COMET Is
seen in MONTANA

Butte, Mont. Sept. so.-What ap-
parently was the tail Of a comet. very
distant, was Witnessed here from
about o'clock until 10: 80 last night.
when the clouds obscured further OBJ
servation. The phenomenon was
viewed by hundreds Of persons 1t
first appeared as slender white
streak gradually widening and
lengthening, extending across the ze-
NTH like silvery rainbow The
streak showed no vibrations. The
phenomenon was also observed in
Missoula.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
FIREMAN KILLED
in 100000 FIRE
DALLAS, TEX, VISITED nv FIERCE
CONFEDERATION - FIRE
FIGHTERS BURIED I'M
COLLAPSE or WALLS.

Dallas, Texas. Sept. so.-Fire caused
the death OF Fireman j. III. Partin,
serious injury Of Ave other firemen
and property loss estimated at 5000,
900 in the heart OF the business dis
trict here last night. Shortly after
the fire was discovered on the second
floor or the building occupied BY HI. T..
Biekeney to the west Of the establish
raent Of 4. Craddock q Co, wholesale
liquor dealers on elm street, an ex-
plosion occurred in the liquor house.
which sent shower OF glass to the
street below and shook the walls OF
the burning structure. The second
door OF the building collapsed, burying
the hrenen.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
Sultan Of Zanzibar VIII Invite
Roosevelt to Hunt Big Game

London, Sept s0.---'T shall invite
President Roosevelt to visit ZANZIBAR" !"
said Ali Bin Hamid, sultan OF ZANZIBAR.
at the Ritz hotel today. 4 greatly ad-
rnire the ruler OF America and win be
honored to have him as my guest II
his itinerary In Africa makes IL pos
sibIe. Besides, might be able to give
him some valuable points on big game
shooting"
So 1t Is not impossible that Mr..
Roosevelt will visit the Sultan OF the
British protectorate on the east coast
OF equatorial Africa, for ZANZIBAR is not
tar from Nairobi--that poiat IN British
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30

New York. Sept. so.- Say, Judge,
eend me to jail for ten years. II Is the
only way can get even with my wife
for having me arrested. said William
Wicking, cabinet maker, So, Of S07
Jefferson street. Williamsburg. today
when he was sentenced on charge Of
irtoxication BY Magistrate Manner In
the Manhattan police court.
Wicking was arrested today by Po-
liceman quinn for assaulting his wife.
Kate.
when Wicking was arraigned Mrs.
wseMang told the magistrate she did
not think her husband meant TO harm
her and refused to Esess charge of
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30

BY Heudxick: The siiFsst, way e
answer IN vpar own mind kIis assestioFl
of whether Mr.. RTYan ler. r. Tan III I'd
Aacceed To the prs sliey OE the t5filt-
ed States is TO glance ait q political
map. A number Of Interesting con
clusions will at once strike home to
you. as
II YOU are q republican YOU win find
a territorial insurance against the de
feat of your candidate which rfghtfully
will give YOU a cause for legitimate
optimism
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
FOREST FIRES COST
sI,OOO,OOO A DAY

Washington, Sept. 30.--An aggregate
loss Of s1,o00.0O0 day during the
months when forest fires have been
prevailing in various parts OF the
United States is estimated by w. ].
MCGEE, erosion expert Of the depart
ment of agriculture. The forestry bu-
reau in a statement today says that
probably In every instance the devas-
tating forest fires might have been
prevented Ii the various states had
provided an adequate number of men
TO put out the fires in their incipiency.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
LOCATION OF The
| FLEET IS in DOUBT

Manila, Sept. S0-whiIe the progress
of the American battleship feet is
presumed to have carried it through
the Basilan channel some time during
the late afternoon and while there is
every expectation that the warships
will arrive late Friday, the interrupt
tion Of the wireless telegraph service
has prevented any definite informa-
tion relating to the location OF the
warships.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
ROOSEVELT WON'T
REPLY TO BRYAN

7 Washington. Sept se.--President
Roosevelt will not reply to the latest
letter Of William J. Bryan. given out
by him last night at Rock Island, Ills.
Secretary Loeb stated today that the
president felt that in as-much as Bry-
ans letter was simply an attack on
him personally, there was no reason
why he should answer 1t.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30

inee must corral at least 242 votes.
Etncs raubliean party Ii now in
the ascendency the question Of secur-
Ing the necessary majority must be .ap-
preached from democratic stand
point
Southern Ballot in '04.
' In 1904 Parker and Davis received
but 140 electoral votes or 102 votes
short OF a majority and an election A
glance at the political map on which
these states are shaded in heavy black
lines, shows that the democratic vote
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
TAFT NOW At
BRYAN HOE!s:
Delivers Five Speeches IN LIN
coin, Neb.

Wayne. Neb., Sept. sO.--william H.
Taft today began the second week Of
his campaign through the north and
west by an advent Of the home state
Of his chief opponent, William j. Bry-
an, This afternoon and evening will
be devoted by the Ohios.n to the Ne
braskan's home town. Lincoln, where
Taft will make five speeches.
Arriving at Lincoln at O'Clock
Taft's time will be completely occu-
pied until bed time and no arrange
ments have been made for any ex-
change of calls between the two can
didates.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
CARBOLIC ACID IS
POURED ON WOMAN

New York, Sept 30.--Mystery sur
rounds the attack on Mrs. Sarah Sem
pie, an aged widow, who was found in
her home in Brooklyn, fearfully burn.
ed with carbolic acid that had been
poured all over her body.
Mrs. Semple told the police that she
had been attacked by man and two
women, all unknown to her.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30

probably be those states which he car
ried in i9eOs but which Mr. Parker
failed to hold In 1904 This class I'M
cludes five states which are shaded
with the light doubled ines, and in
tana and Nevada, with a total of so
votes. Having held the Parker vote,
having taken Oklahoma and having re-
gained those Bryan states of 1900
which Parker lost in 1904, Mr.. Bryan
Continued on Page Nine
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
new YORK TOWNS
FIRE THREATENED

New York, Sept s0.--Fires in the
forests OF the Adirondacks are threat
ening many villages. Long Lake, a
village OF about 100 inhabitants, has
been destroyed, the Inhabitants seek
ing shelter at Tupper lake.
The New York Central tracks are
blocked Bad fires are also raging
near Loon lake and Lake Placid.
In Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and
West Virginia manufacturing has all
most ceased from the lack OF water
snd an epidemic OF disease Is feared.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
UNKNOWN SHIP
SINKS in STORM

Grand Rapids, Mich. Sept. sO.-
Thousands o. bales. Of rye straw have
been washed ashore on the Lake
Michigan coast from Pentwater to
Littlepoint Sauble and 1t is believed
q. boat has been lost in heavy storm
that has been prevailing for the past
three days.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
Chinese Millionaire With Two Wives
Will Be 0usted BY u. 5. Officials

San Francisco Sept soFobert Hu HongSong
millionaire
Orient
inquiry,
which ruling denying
privilege landing
= fully i -. Z +
inquiry to Secretary saus at Washington He frankly admits
practice poygamy, in which
dutch father and Chinese mother citizen
Hongkong .e : -. /.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
SHERIFF ATTACHES RAILROAD
LOCOMOTIVE FOR TAXES

Altus, Okla, Sept. sO.--sheriff Hens
ley Of Jackson county yesterday at
tached a st. Louis and san Francisco
freight engine. chaining it to the track
here in an attempt to force the pay.
ment Of $2.2s0 In taxes, said to be
due the county from the railroad. The
train crew were forced to abandon
their train and both railroad and
county are threatening suits
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
TWO HEADED BABY is
BORN AND MAY LIVE.

Bridgeport, Conn. Sept. S0.--A two-
headed girl baby has come to Mr.. and
Mrs. JOS. Falen. Mother and babe are
s In the Bridgeport hospital, where the
physicians say they believe the child
will live.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
Teddy Roosevelt, il, VIII Toll
for 81 II Hours 4 Week in Factory

Thompsonvie soscores Of employees q the Hart
for the nrs view Of their Theo Roosevelt n Young
Monday
IF little before settling
down department one half
hours shall hardly expected
wants
receive fs.#
Young the ground
up"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
LEPER CURED BY
NASTIN TREATMENT

Honolulu, Sept 80. Drs w. p.
Brinckerhoff and J. T. wayson have
|notified the board OF health OF this
city that they believe that they have
succeeded in curing a leper patient by
using the nastin treatment for the
disease.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
WORKMEN ARE
BURIED In RUINS

Boston, Sept 3o.--A FOUR story brick
factory building at Jehries Point. East
Boston. collapsed at noon today, bury
ing a number Of employees.
One dead body has been taken out:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
TOWN OF MICHEL, B. G.,
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Winnipeg. Sept so.--A dispatch from
Ternie states the new town OF Michel
was wiped out BY ire last night. The
town was partially destroyed during
ths uis IRE July 81.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-30
TEDDY WILL not
TAKE The STUMP

washington. sept. sO.--secretary
Loeb today made statement that
Prssident Roosevelt had no intention
at present OF making a tour in behalf
OF the republican candidate for the
presidency.
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Continued on Page Nine.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-15

Jokes and took their kisses through smoke rings as
in the dear old days of courtship Presently Nora
produced great basket and unpacked stacks of little
clothes. all beribboned and be-laced sweet with per-
fume. and together the delighted lovers shook out
little socks and jackets shawls blankets and hoods.
Everything pink.
For It's to be a boy-Timothy by name" said
Nora. It was then that Tim sprang up and uncorked
a wine-bottle.
"'Heres to little Tim Monahanl" he cried gayly.
For moment the prospective mother hesitated.
Then raising her blue eyes steadily to her husbands
black ones, she took up her glass
May he follow his fathers steps and never get in
a bogi Here's to big and little Tim"
Tim studied her face for a moment. then, setting
down his glass, he corked the bottle and pushed it
across the table.
Keep the rest till the boys first birthday. We
don't drink again till then"
Alas. however, it was hardly more than a fortnight
later that the old horror creeping back to haunt
the Monahan home Stumbling steps, coarse laugh
ter maudlin and the disgrace felt more keenly
because sometimes It was John Mullen who brought
Tim home. John assured her that Tim was sowing
only few wild oats-that every young fellow must
have his fling Nora must not take it SO hard, he
said.
The emerald and rhinestone breastpin which she
was only to wear when he Straight" lay long In
its box, waiting for Tim to redeem his many and
ardent pledges. The crystal Notwithstanding
present from the Ladies' Shamrock Pleasure Club
and the glass-encased flower wreath-wedding
present from Bartenders' Union, Local 97-followed
the other luxures to the pawnshop. One of the Mon
ahan rooms was sublet and the bed transferred
to the parlor-pantry dining -room-nursery
When little Tim was two months old it was evident
that Nora must take up the bread-wnning If there
was going to be any bread at all
1.-THE boy an goin to leave you to-day, Tim
got job at the Callahan Casino takn' care of the
lodge-rooms an scrubbin' the halls an ballroom
They'll let me have an board an take the boy
along-besides wages.
Tins eyes flashed In astonishment and rage. After
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-15

bowing his head on his on the table in shame
and despair.
II amt blamin' you none Tim; you know never
did You can't seem to help it; see that"
But you don't want the kid follerin' my steps-s
that itP"
There's more to it than that. I'm goin to help
you. Us leavin yous goin' to be y'r chance-you
ben' crazy about the boy, an seen you amt soured
me yet. If we hung on you you'd get to hate us.
But If we go 'way-why, absence makes the heart
grow fonder. You're a-goin to brace up to make
nice place for u.s. and when you amt touched drop
for year we're comm back"
"a year,"
IA year"
How'll you know7"
You're comm to tell us, an we'll believe YOU all
right"
AS Tim climbed the stairs to his home that evening
he hoped against hope but the desolate
The table was set for his supper which warm
on the back of the stove and tear-staned little
scrawl full of love and faith, tucked into tiny
knit baby shawl laid by his plate
The man flung himself upon his bed in an agony of
sef-reproach, grief and dread What would become
of him? He lived over his fierce struggles with
temptation and the gradual realization that it was
stronger than he
Nora could hardly believe her eyes when, month
later her husband took to dropping in to Callahans
Casino ostenslby business with the managers.
He had got a job manager of hotel and he looked
like another man. Nora marveed at the success Of
her plan. 1t was evident that he was not drinking
and that he secretly hoped lis year Of probation
would be shortened; but he talked of anything and
everything but this hope Nora learned from him of
his activity politics. but she did not know she had
secret ally who called off, the boys, and led Tim
into the fascinating of ward campaigning for
diversion and stimulus
Though her back lame with work, though her
pride was hurt by her menial position though her
heart ached with suspense and loneliness she always
turned a brave and laughing face to Tim and the
world She and the baby popular with the
Casino managers, odge-members and entertainment
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-15
IF1E YEAR VI PNODA 1JlN Gertrude eBarnum
Gertrude Barnum

give the wink to the bartender an get sarsapara in
the rum glass"
"I'll be workn' for you here. I'll pass the word
in the lodges"
DO that
AN I'll get up Womans Political League! Oh,
I'm the modern all right"
The baby who was creeping the water-pail,
crowed delightfully."- at this uncture and pulled the
dirty suds over his fresh white dress. The modern
woman sighed as she tucked him under one arm with
the mop under the other and started upstairs
''The new woman needs her old man pretty bad"
she laughed Perhaps the alderman won't be having
such me-"
Better take no chances an come home before the
election"
He was handsome and strong as he stood looking
up at her and the tired wife was tempted to run
down into his strong arms, baby. mop and all; but
instead she threw him kiss and made little Tim
wave "by-bye."
On election day it was John Mullen who bounded
I'D the stairs of Callahan Hall, two at time, and
found Nora vigorously if absent-mindedly sweeping
the band-stand
"t1e.s sure to be elected They can't beat him now.
an he's sober as a Deacon
As Nora looked into the radiant face before her
thought struck her like fash
John it's you that's been doin' 1t all!
me! Why I amt only got one vote
.1 o;nt sneakin' of the election only" Nora SAT
down on the edge of the platform ana "lpeo ner
nroud and happy eyes with the corner of her apron
"You ought to be alderman yourself
"I amt SO popular Tim, you know.
"you,re sure popular with me, an you're popui~
with Lucy scanlan from what I'm hearini JONI
wbv not make 1t two weeks from Wedhesoas' an W
CON have a sort of double weddin'"
.1 always wanted to be married on the same GAY
as you, Nora"
Nora rose and threw her two arms around ner Ss0-
ord hest gentleman friends neck. and gave MIN =
So.r+v kiss on each cheek AS she laugnngly doaseo
ot of his reach again. she whirled about TO race mex
,rshand standing stiff with astonishment and rage.
"ob Tim, Praise be to God the election Is oVer'
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-15

dour ana marcel waves which only another Belle Of
the Shamrock Pleasure Club could describe She car
red nonchalantIy under her elbow-gloved
large variegated bouquet. with shiny embroidered
paper holder and streaming ribbons. And Tim! He
born leader of grand marches! Loose black
curls were trained in studied careessness over his
brow. The deferential pose of the soping shoulder
and cooked elbow, upon which Nora leaned. was one
that no girl could resist and the ambe of his kneas
and hips, as he slowly led the long line of dance
couples. was in latest Bowery fashion
1t was a splendid pageant that trailed down the
center of Cauahans Casino Hall under the brilliant
eectric-ght clusters Two members of the Floor Com
mittee distributed dance programs with irreproach-
abe solemnity The onlookers sat spellbound by the
growing intricacy of the march 1t progressed two
by two alternating four abreast four by four alter
mating and abreast, and at last, with great bare
from fourteen pieces of Milligans Band. solid line
of the fair and the brave advanced across the hall
amidst tumultuous applause and whistling from the
boxes.
Even the austere reserve of Nora and Tim thawed
in this moment of triumph. They smiled proudly Into
each others eyes they swung into the hrst waltz
to the music of my Wife Won't Let Me-"
You're all the goods, Peachesl You don't dance
with any one but me this night" said Tim
Nora handed him her dance card for answer ana
he put it in his pocket and left her declining dances
in a thickening crowd of swains, while he went TO
get his first drink.
John Mullen though late in arriving at the ball.
was very confident he held out his band for Nora
program custom justified him in expecting special
tavors.
Nora only tipped her chin. Nothing left you're
sway behind the procession with the buggies"
"Cut 1t out!'
ASK Tim"
,rn bet you and Tins going to do the grand march
the rest OF the eyenin'!"
"Youll be winning on that bet
John pushed closer angrily 'ls that his pin you're
wearin'?"
"It is So No other"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-15

were known as plate hustlers being Mattresses BY
trade.
But under the spell eof Milligan's Band. Nora
Coughln had left the everyday world AS she hoated
the watzes glided the two-steps she moved as In
a dream Tim swept her with him across the slip
perry hall when he went for refreshments, and she
forgot John though he conspicuously faunted Lucy
scanlan in the range of her vision Nora was easily
the Belle of the Ball. but she forgot even this su-
preme glory when Tim led her out among the hutter-
ing shadows of the Casino garden and whispered;
~rhs next ball will be weddin'-eh?'
After the next ball, which was wedding, Mr.. and
Mrs Timothy Monahan began light housekeeping IN
two neat furnished rooms. Sometimes the house,
keeping very light for bartenders pay-days often
end in festivities which make inroads into weekly
incomes. While Nora could take substitute lunch
shift Jobs" the Monahans were able to manage
but when she mad to devote herself to baby clothes
1t took nothing short genius to keep the rent paid
oil in the kerosene stove. and provisions in the
pantry.
The young wife would not nag She nursed Tins
headaches and kept her heartaches to herself.
One frosty payday morning as she turned up her
husbands overcoat collar ABOUT nls eale' DAle s04u
WHAT'S the matter with you coming home to-
night an us havn' birthday reunion you and me?
Tins face showed conflicting emotions
"Is this your birthday, Peaches?"
my frst--I don't count anythin' before the wed
din"
Whatll I bring your
Yourself"
He kissed the red cheeks and the eyelids which
were shyy dropped and his voice choked as he tried
to speak lightly:
That's easy"
1t wasn't SO easy but Tim lodged "the boys" that
night and returned to find his wife in her wedding
dress bustling over festive table. She produced
savory seaming dishes from the kitchen and pantry
corners of the -dinng-room; and he proudly
unwrapped mysterious bundles as the feast pro-
gressed. They lived old times, laughed at old