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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08
BRUTAL ASSAULT
and ROBBERY

Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. s.-Frank
Fallon, aged 10 years, and whose home
Is at Nashotah, Wis, lies In a local
hospital In very serious condition. his
race and head being badly mutilated as
result OF being brutaIly beaten and
robbed by two masked men near Ma
CARA and then thrown from a. Great
Northern freight car in which he was
stealing ride. He was riding in the
car with two Others who give their
names as VIM. Zimmerman and John
Waltham. They reported the affair to
the police at Larimore. Telegraphic
communication was sent from Iari
more to this city, and the dispatcher
inneoiately instructed the train crew
on NO. 2 to be on the lookout for the
unfortunate man. He was found in an
unconscious condition lying along the
right-of-way and was brought to this
city
According to the story of the affair.
Fallon was beating his way to Mime.
apolis and at Devils Lake the two other
men entered the car. Later in the
night two masked men entered the car
through the end door and demanded
money from the occupants. thinner
man and Walthann, having no money.
submitted 70 a "frisking," but FaIIon
resisted, with the result that he wan
severely beaten by the two men and
robbed OF about SIS in cash. a gold
watch and some papers. The two men
were armed, and consequently FalIon's
companions, having no weapons. could
do nothing to help him. After being
beaten and robbed, the two masked
men knocked him through the open
door of the car.
Zimmerman and waltham, the two
men in the car with Fallon, first stat
ed that the two thugs resembled the
brakemen, but 1t was later learned that
they had nothing to do with the affair.
One OF them was riding in the engine
at the time, while the other was In the
caboose.
Zimmerman and WaItham were
brought to the city yesterday, and told
their story Of the affair in police
court. Their description of the melee
was practically the same as that told
by Fallon. During the course OF the
taking of testimony in police head
quarters yesterday 1t was learned that
the train was literally crowded with
transients at the time. The two
thugs were undoubtedly among the
number
Frank F'allon, the victim of the
holdup. gave his home as Naghotah.
Wis, his mother residing there. He
was employed at Minneapolis for some
time, going from there to Minot where
he worked but short time. after
which he decided to return to Minnea.
polls.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08
AZ KILLED
in BATTLE
Capital Of Persia Scene Of
Conflict Yesterday

Teheran, Persia, Aug. s--The casual
ties In yesterdays battle In the city
streets between the government and
nationalist insurgents were about
twelve killed and wounded on the gov
eminent side. The nationalists, who
were fighting under the leadership OF
satar Khan, made famous by his long
defense Of the city Of Tabriz against
the forces of the deposed shah. lost
thirty killed and wounded.
Three hundred Of their number were
captured in final assault which was
made after their position in the north
ern part OF city naz been under Are
from infantry and rapid fire guns DUR
Ing the entire afternoon yesterday
Baiir Khan. principal subordinate to
satar Khan was among the prisoners
and was wounded. Il
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08

Quebec, Aug. S.--The week for which
DR.. Crippen and Miss Leneve, jointly
charged with murder, were remanded
by the provincial court. expired at 10
o'clock this morning, but Judge Ang-
ers, before whom they were originally
arraigned, said that in the ordinary
course of events the prisoners would
not be requested to appear in court
either today or at any other time be-
fore they sail for England. The judge
said that he expected to have no more
direct dealings with the two unless
they exercised their right to demand
another appearance in court.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08
The GOVERNMENT
CROP REPORT

Washington, Aug. S.-The aver
age condition of corn crop on Aug.
l as estimated by the crop report
ing board Of the department Of
agriculture made pubic with the
general crop report today was 1913
as compared with 1914 last month,
S4.4 year ago and S21 average on
Aug. for last ten years.
Average condition of the spring
wheat on Aug. i was 81 as COM
pared with 61.6 last month, GIG
last year and 81.9, the ten years
average on that date.
The average conditions Of the
oat crop on Aug. / was SIS, as
compared with 82.2 last month,
S5.5 year ago, 1858 in 1908 and S2.6
ten years average on that date.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08
OLD FLAG TO FARGO FOR
THE ROOSEVELT MEETING.

Dickinson, N. d., Aug. s.-Post-
master Lawrence has received a
request from Congressman Hanna
for the loan of the historic old flag
under which Roosevelt made his
first address in North Dakota. The
congressman desires 1t for the
center Of the stage decorations at
the time Of Roosevelt's speech at
Fargo on Sept. 5. 1t is very prob
able that the flag will be sent, as
requested, but extraordinary
means will be taken to see that it
is returned to Dickinson immed-
lately after the. celebration, as it
Is one OF the most highly priced
relics owned in the city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08
WITHDRAW TROOPS
FROM COLUMBUS

Columbus, O.. Aug. s.--with the de-
parture today of the 5000 state troops,
called here because of the street car
strike, and the opening of saloons until
8 at night, the authorities are appre-
hensive regarding possible rioting to-
night. The strike has already cost the
state over 100000 and the city is now
at an expense of about 1900 daily for
extra policemen. who are guarding tho
cars No negotiations were made to-
day for q settlement of the strike.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08

The foregoing were some of the re-
marks that were frequently heard at
Williston Friday Saturday and Sunday
and on the trains coming from the
"Clty of Opportunity"
The members Of the North Dakota
Editorial association just naturally
adopted superlatives when referring to
Williston and to things Willistonian.
No convention ever met in any city
in any state where more hospitable
treatment was accorded than during
the gathering of the thought moulders
In the irrigated city.
Last winter Col. B. G. Whitehead of
The Williston State came to the meet
Ing Of the state association in Fargo
and insisted that the summer meeting
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08
The new TARIFF
GETS The REVENUE.
LARGEST RECEIPTS FROM NEW
TARIFF OF ANY YEAR BUT
So. ONE IN HISTORY OF
COUNTRY.

Washington, Aug. s.-The Payne Al
drich tariff law has produced In its
FIRST year a revenue greater by S75,-
100000 than the sum collected in any
year in the country's history except the
banner year of 1907, according to
treasury department. figures, issued to-
day. The second year. of operations of
the new tariff began today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08

should be held in the place he had
christened the City OF Opportunity
Some members Of the association
thought 1t was long trip, but the
persuasive eloquence of the booster
from the west won, and the editors and
their wives and sweethearts took the
trail for the golden west. None OF them
are sorry.
Everything that Colonel Whitehead
had promised in Fargo was backed up
by the enthusiastic hustlers of Willis
ton.
Citys Hospitality.
The homes were thrown open to the
visitors and the spirit OF hospitality
Continued on Puge Six.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08
ROOSEVELT ADDS
TO LENGTH OF TRIP
FORMER PRESIDENT LENeTHENs
ITINERARY-LoNG JUMP FROM
OYSTER BAY TO CHEYENNE.

New York, Aug. 8.--Theodore Roose-
welt has added several cities where he
will stop over and make speeches. to
the itinerary of his western trip. His
first stop will be at Cheyenne. Wyo.
and the cowboys there are expected to
show New Workers just how q farmer
president of the United States should
be welcomed.
Mr.. Roosevelt will travel In q spe-
cial car. and reporter of a New York
magazine for which he works will 20
along. Mr. Roosevelt said YESTERDAY
that there would be very few political
speeches made on the trip, which be-
gins Aug. rs and ends Sept. IL. Tr Ii
expected. however. that the demands
for speeches with a political complexion
will be so great through the regions he
will travel that he will have to depart
from his present plans. =
Will Go to Cheyenne.
Leaving oyster Bay on Aug 2S, COL
onel Roosevelt will so direct to Chey-
enne, using the New York Central
railroad to Buffalo, the Lake Shore to
Chicago the Northwestern to Omaha.
and the Northern Pacific to Cheyenne.
He will arrive at Cheyenne on Aug 81
and remain there until the following
Monday He will meet all HIS old com
rades Of the plains there, and he Ia
looking forward to this visit with
~ YA<s 1r~a.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08
Sir Mnfrid LaurIer Hurt.

Winnipeg, Man, Aug. s.Sir Wilfrid
Laurier, who is making a political tour
OF western Canada, was slightly injured
last night near Pense Sask., az the
train he was on collided head on with
q freight. The fireman was killed and
Laur1er injured about the legs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08

Today. Aug g. Charles Mccartney.
suspected of the murder OF Grace
Burns in this city on the evening of
July 81, 1907, will be liberated from the
federal prison at Leavenworth, Kas.,
where he was sent for robbing the
United States mail.
While there is chain of circumstan-
tial evidence woven about Mccartney
by the federal authorities Of this city,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08

MAY BREAK
With It. ROME
SPANS NeighbOr Also Has
Trouble With Vatican
SPAIN SEXES 5000 RIFLES
SAN SEBASTIAN HAD TRANQUIL
SUNDAY, ONLY OUTBREAK BE-
ING VERBAL ONE aY HoTHEAps
PORTUGAL Is ALSO THREAT.
ENEo WITH TROUBLES.

LISBON, Aug. S.-Portugal like Spain,
is almost the verge Of an open run
ture with the vatican, due among other
causes, to friction over governmental
censure Of the Roman Catholic arch
bishop Of Braga for suppressing Portu-
uguese Fracasian newspapers without
submitting the order to the Portu-
guese government for approval Since
the issue of the royal decree, July IL,
nuiiifytng action Of the archbishop. the
cierlcal FORCES, inspired. H. is charged
by Cardinal Merry Del Val the papaI
secretary Of state, have been conduct
ing pltter campaign against the gov
eminent on this account. At the same
time the vatican has been raising Diff
ncuities about realizing diplomatic va
cancies caused by the death of senior
martin DIX Antas, the Portuguese am.
bassador to the vatican,
Danger also threatens the govern
ment from the side OF the republicans
on account of the refusal of the king
TO redeem the promise made by gov
eminent Of an amnesty for political
Offenders, including the assassinators
VI nAs Iatner and brother.
5000 Rifles Seized.
Bilbao, Spain, Aug. S.-Six thousand
rifles were seized by me authorities to-
day on board the tug which had been
chartered to go to San Sebastian.
where the great anti governmental
demonstration was proposed to be held ,
yesterday, before the clerical leaders
abandoned the manifestation. The local
authorities at San Sebastian had held
that the Cariists were planning to
take advantage of the Catholic mani
festation to start movement against
the government. No statement, how
ever, is made as to which party to the
conflict chartered the tug and loaded
It with arms.
Quiet ut San Sebastian.
San Sebastian, Spain, Aug. a.--The
city continues tranquil, no further at ,
tempt at demonstration having been
made since the group Of more hot
headed adherents yesterday gathered
on the street with shouts Of death TO
Spain; long live the pope" The troops,
however, VIII remain in the summer
capital for several days.
The pope and Cardinal Merry Del
Val received this morning from Spain I
many kilograms expressing loyalty to
the Vatican In the conflict with Spain.
The kilograms sought to encourage the
Vatican TO resist the anti-cIerical
movement in Spain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08

A. W. Fowler. states attorney, does
not consider the evidence sufficient to
issue a warrant For some months the
federal authorities were working on the
case, and from the first 1t presented
many difficult obstacles. For days aft
er the murder was discovered, there
was no one who would come forward
Continued on Page Ten.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08

Wilmington now has music on tap.
When telephone subscriber wants
music he calls up the music operator
and states what photograph record he
wants to hear. The results are good.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08

'Three cheers for WfIiston."
"A great little city" -.'
"The most hospitsbIs people in the state"
"Wiiston has a great future"
"Ben Whitsheads promises were more than fulfilled"
1.-THE best editorial meeting l ever attended"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08

Editors Whitehead, FAIRIES and Corbe, Assisted by Entire
City Go the Limit in Furnishing Entertainment
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08

NJ NURRAY'S
CONTRACTS
gs...
indian Explains About the
Oklahoma Deal
,---r.s. .-.
SAYS he GOT 81 A head
THE INDIANS WERE TIRED OF
WAITING FOR THE GOVERN
MENT TO SELL LAND-THEY
WANTED ACTION AND WERE
GLAD TO PAY 10 PER CENT.

McAlester, Okla, Aug. Slow con-
tracts were procured by which, &C
cording to Sen. Thomas P. Gore, So
100000 in attorneys fees was to be
made out Of the sale of land to the
Indians by the government was re-
lated before the special congressional
investigating committee here today.
w. T. Holman, (Choctaw) Indian,
testified he had been employed by J.
" McMurray, holder of contracts, to
go among the Oklahoma Indians and
induce them to sign the documents.
At the same time Mollman related he
was paid "a dollar a head" for Sc
curing contracts appointing McMurray
30 act In the tax cases.
In this way McMurray procured TO-
000 contracts to sell land. The terms
were 10 per cent attorneys fees or
100000 profit for McMurray and his
associates. To promote this deal in
congress Senator Gore contends he was
offered a $4,000 or $4,000 bride.
Holman testified that he himself had
signed the ten per cent contracts be-
cause he, in common with other In
Mans, had become discouraged on the
governments promise to sell the land
The Investigation committee SHIFTED
The scene OF its sittings from Musko-
gee to this city over Sunday.
Indians Wanted Action,
II would have given Is per cent to
McMurray" said Holman If he could
get US the money quickly He said
he believes some of the Indians would
Se willing to give McMurray rs per
cent
In a statement to the committee and
without going on the stand, McMurray
today declared that the contracts came
to him originally against his desire.
He said the Indians at war counciP'
had demonstrated their impatience at
the governments alleged slowness in
selling off the land and had called
upon him to take the job at 10 per
cent which he did with reluctance.
McMurray will go on the stand later
Questioned further, Holman testified
1t was the belief Of the Indians that
their property was worth from $1,000
900 to 100000 and that the under
standing was McMurray was to get 10
per cent OF this.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08
WILLISTON gave THE NORTH DAKOTA
EDITORS BEST Meeting They EVER HAD
City of Opportunity
Made Good Its Promise

Returning Thought Mouders Loud in Their Praises of the
Great Little City in Far Western North Dakota
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08

Much Important Business Transacted at the Sessions-Ben
Franklin Association Was Organized
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Tuesday,
cooler tonight. Barometer, 1889; maxi.
mum temperature 81: minimum tenn
perature 81.
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Contlnued on Page Elght.
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Continued on Page Ten.
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Continued on Puge Six.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
OBJECTS TO AUTOS THAT
BUTT DOWN MAIL BOXES
Postmaster General Hitchcock Re-
ceives Unique Letter From a
Farmer in sOhio.

Automobiles are not to be permitted to
butt down mail boxes il an indignant
farmer in Ohio can prevent. Postmaster
General Hitchcock has received the fol-
lowing communication from a resident
Of the Buckeye state:
too you're Onor What is the Law foI.
OTTO mobeals too runon the side off the
road and mock down amans male box
there was arnan necked DOWN my box
too day abought o'clock 1 can prove
by too men that seen him doe It IF he
had KEEP In the midIe off the road he
could got along all rite my box is oct
by ditch there Is little Brig that goes
in too my lane and it is out off the way
on all travel the male man seen the car
that done it 1 want you're onor too look
after it the man Lives In they say
ohio the nomber Of his care Is - My
rout is No. - ohio - Co. and the no
of my Box is o. this is the second time
that my Box has bin hit and you send
one off you're men and investigate What
i have rote you my Box is on the out
side of publick traviel his track shoes
that hee puId strate of the middle of
the road rite at the male box you can
ask John friend of - that was behind
him and Albert Rose and tie male man
youres truly
"anser soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
Friday Special in
Black Wolfe Skirts.

Just received and offered at a
special price, small lot OF Fine
Black Wolfe Skirts, made in the
new full-plaited style. A very rich
and attractive skirt, well made
and finished and perfect hanging.
Regular and extra sizes.
$6.75 each. Value, 1915.
Extra sizes, $3.50 each.
And these remnants:
Pongee Silk Skirt. made full plated style
24-inch waist and 40-inch length. Reduced from
$3.50 to $3.50.
6 White English Rep Skirts, made 11-gort
styles medium size. Reduced from 81. 80 to -. 9;
each.
Third floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
Friday Special in
High-grade COrsets.

4 small lot (abOut two dozen
rairs) High-grade Corsets-odds
and ends OF number of lines-in
sizes and models suitable for the
average figure. All good shapes.
Parame Corsets, $500 pair. Were
$1,000
1880
Parame Corsets. $3.50 pair Were
$500
Parame Corsets, $3.50 pair. Were
1850.
Lily of France Corsets, $50 pair.
Were $1,000.
Lily OF France Corsets, $500 pair.
Were $3.50
Royal Worcester Corsets, s175 pair.
Were $3.50.
Third floor, Eleventh ST.
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Friday Special in
WOmen'S Underwear Dept.

A lot OF Women's Outing Flan-
mel Gowns, in pink-and-blue strip
ed effects; made with high neck
and long sleeves and finished with
collar and cuffs.
soc each. Value. 75c.
A lot of Women's Combinations
corset cover and drawers or cor
set cover and short skirt, made of
fine nainsook, with fitted yoke and
trimmed with German valenciennes
lace, beading and ribbon.
SI.oo each. Value, $I.5o.
And these remnants:
French Nainsook Corset Covers. handmade
and hand embroidered: fitted style with We neck.
Reduced from 81 30 to 80c each.
10 Muslin and Cambria Nightgowns. high neck.
long sleeves. trimmed with embroidery. Reduced
from 81 90 to 69c each.
) pairs NainsOOk Drawers. trimmed with deep
rufi1e Of embroidery. Reduced from 81 90 to SOC
pair.
8 Taffets Silk Petticoats. in old rose green
and brown. with plated founce. Reduced from
5000 to $3.50 each.
Third floor, Eleventh st,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-29
sUPERINTENDs SUNDAY SCHOOL
Co-Pastor Powers of Vermont Ave.
nue. Church Chosen.

Rev. DR.. Frederick ID. Power, co-pas tor
OF the Vermont Avenue Christian Church.
was chosen last night superintendent OF
the church Sunday school Supt. Gong
wer declined reelection.
Other officers chosen are as follows.
DIR. \. r. Jenner and Miss A. 4ipscomb,
assistants: Benjamin a. Lincbacli, SUI
perintendent of adult department; Mrs
A. L. Williams. superintendent of junior
department; Miss Ardell Payne, superin-
tendent OF primary department: Mrs.
James c. Cross, superintendent of home
department; Mrs. John Heap. superin-
tendent of cradle roll department; C. f.
Clark, enrolment secretary; A. L. Will
Hams. general secretary; Miss Irene Hud-
gins, treasurer: Charles q. Reiff. audi
tor; James NJ. Stose, librarian; Miss Ber-
tina Dew, pianist. and w. E. Braitha waite.
chorister.
The report Of the treasurer of the school
showed that 1884 had been collected
during the past year.
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Friday Special in
Dolls.

A large assortment of ''Billiken"
and "Baby Dumps" Dolls. All
perfect goods.
25c each. Were $1oo and ST.. 50.
And these remnants:
1 Large Billiken Doll. Reduced from $1,000 to
$50.
3 Chandeliers. Reduced from 800 to 25c
each.
i Clown Music Box. Reduced from $3.50 to
800.
Bear Roly Poly. Reduced from $3.50 to 25c.
I Spelling Board. Reduced from 500 to 25c.
Picture Books Reduced from SOC and 81 90
to 10c each.
2 Mechanical Trains. reduced from 500 to
$50 each: reduced from $500 to soc; !
duced from 90 to JOc.
Is Sand Sets. Reduced from 25c soc. 75c and
81 90 to 1Oc each.
Games Grace Hoops. reduced from $1.00 to
Csc each: reduced from $50 to 25c each
reduced from So. 80 to 2oc.
Games Blow Foot Ball. Reduced from SOC
and 81 90 to Zoe each.
8 Modelling Outfits Reduced from SOC, 81 90
and s.. 90 to 2Jc each.
10 Games Ramblers. Reduced from 65c to 1Oc
each.
Fourth floor Eleventh st.
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W0men's Shirt Waist DEBT.

Batiste Shirt Waists, front yoke Of hand en-.
broidery trimmed below with German val inser-
ton: ace-trimned back: long sleeves trimmed
TO TO match: high lace collar fasten in backs sizes
) Batistc Shirt Waists. entire front Of hand
embroidery and pin tucks finished with deep
tucks over shoulders: tucked back: lace trimmed
long sleeves: high neck: fnsten in hack: sizes a6
and as Reduced from 1850 to $4.a5 each.
10 21drt Waists in Dutch neck styles some of
impovlDd striped dimity. trimmed with hand EN-
broide1: Others nf batiste, deliberately trimmed
tucked back: three quarter sleeves: fasten in
hack fees 80. 80 and 40. Reduced from 81 Is
to 81 so each.
some deliberately trimmed with insertion and
tucks: others with hand embroidery and cluster
fasten in hack: sizes "a. 3G. 80 and 40. Reduced
from 80 a5 to Al. 90 each
Third floor. G. ST.