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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-09-04
Paymaster of a Brick Com
pany and Negro Driver Shot
from Ambush Near New
York Late Yesterday.
WARNING NOT GIVEN
VICTIMS By BANDITS
HoIdup Occurred on a Heavily
Wooded Stretch of Road,
Negro Dying Instantly, Pay
master Later.
(American News Service.)

(American News Service)
New York, Sept. 3.-Four masked
men. leaping from their ambush in
the thick woods between Newburgh
and Hudson at noon today opened fire
on Paymaster Dent Fowler. of the
Atlas Brick company, and his negro
driver, who were on their way from
the bank at Newburgh with money to
pay the company's employees. George
Ragsdale, the driver. was shot through
the head and died instantly. Fowler
was shot in the stomach and died
few hours later. The bandits got
$500. The paymaster, with his driver.
had gone to Newburgh in the morning,
according to the regular custom to get
the money with which to pay the brick
company's men, returning in the mid
die Of the day, when danger from rob-
bers freQuenting the road seemed out
of the question. They were on the out
skirts Of Hudson. but at point where
the road was lined with thick wods.
when four masked robbers sprang
from the dense underbrush and began
firing without warning. At the first
discharge of pistols, Ragsdale's driver
toppled of his seat. One Of the rob-
bers seized the frightened horses
head. the others dragging Fowler's un-
conscius form from the seat In the
buggy, searched his clothing and OBJ
tanned the money. Then before an
other vehicle was in sight. dashed
back into the woods and made their
paymaster were picked up by
a passing vehicle and rushed to hos
pital at Hudson. Fowler. although re-
stored to consciousness for few min
utes. could tell nothing but the bare
facts Of the holdup. He could not de-
scribe his assailants. Detectives were
Immediately dispatched to the scene
and picked uo q semblance OF a trail
through the woods. A posse is still
searching the woods In all directions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-09-04
USED FRUIT TREES
For Fuel Did Some Citizens
Who Thought When Ex-
pecting Gas Famine.
OLD METERS ARE REMOVED

Forced for a few days to the ex-
tremity of burning old apple trees,
residents in he east end do not care
whether they get artificial gas just now
or not. On Thursday when it appear
ed as though the artificial gas COM
pany would not be permitted to supply
its product to patrons with connec-
tions with the old natural gas mains.
some people had their fruit trees
sawed up.
The Richmond Light, Heat and
Power Company began Saturday to
remove the natural gas meters which
1t came in possession of when it pur-
chased the fixtures and appliances of
the old natural gas company from G.
w. Hooven. OF Anderson. In cases
where the residents demand, the met
ers are replaced with those which will
register the artificial gas. There is a
difference In the two meters. the ma
tural gas kind not registering the arti-
ficial gas correctly owing to the differ
ence in the pressure.
There will be many residents who
will loose on the meter question un-
less they can trade their old meters in
for artificial gas meters. Many had
purchased natural gas meters in order
to save the rental which the company
exacted every month.
The connections betwean.- the artifi-
cal and the natural pipe systems in
the city will be completed toda1 in the
opinion OF Manager Schornstine of the
Light, Heat and Power Company. Ten
connections are to be made.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-09-04
BIG INCREASE SHOWN

Washington. D. G.. Sept. 3.-The net
operating revenues OF the steam rail
roads for II months Tor the fiscal
year ending June 3O1as10. were more
than hundred million dollars ereater
than the net ops ing revenues for
the corresponding Tkmonths Of the
fiscal year ended Juno 80. 1907 ac-
cording to the May Bulletin on oDerat-
ing revenues and expenses Of al the
steam roads in the country issued BY
the interstate commerce. commf 4.
Operating revenues for tn ~
months were $2,54z,210.7l3 O 1t
ing expenses were 81. .68O, sos, lis.
leaving balance OF $816.312.955. AT
the close Of the first III months of the
fiscal year net operating revenues .ag-
gregated 750.799.214. An Increase 81
$11O,5O3. .381 Of the corresponding per-
iod Of the previous year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-09-04

Clifford Pinchot, former Chief For
ester Of the United States who was
dismissed because of his outspoken
denunciation Of his chief. Secretary of
the Interior Ballinger. The investi-
eating committee now looking into the
charges preferred by Mr.. Pinchot will
make report. 1t is expected, about
September 5th. Up to the present
time. friends Of both Mr.. Pinchot and
Mr.. Ballinger declared that each
would prove the accusation or denial
Tho scandal has been dragging for
months. Some Of the testimony has
been sensational and some very wood
en- and inconsequential. s.s
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-09-04
ROBERTS lNDIsPosED.

Berlin. Sept 3-The indisposition
Of Marshal Roberts Of England today
mArred . brilliant reception which
had been planned Tor him on his ar
rival While leading military men and
= guard Of honor waited TO greet him
It the railroad station, with his train
due In less than . minute. . dispatch
was received saying that ~Bobbs-
illness would prevent his arrival tin
tomorrow His condition Is under
stood to be not serious.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-09-04
A PROTEST TO TAFT
(American News service.)

(American News Service.)
Chicago, Sept. 3.-The Illinois Man.
ufacturers' Association has sent pro-
test to President Taft against the man
ner in which the proceedings In the
Western Railway freight rate fnvesti-
cation is being conducted.
The protest declares the hearing
should be before the entire commits
sion instead OF being heard by only
one member.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-09-04
DELAY HEARING.

Chicago. Sept. 3.-The railroad rate
hearing before special examiner
Browne adjourned to Sept. 10, without
hearing any witness today. The pro-
test OF the Illinois Manufacturing AS
sociation against the manner Of in
Quiry was discussed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-09-04
BULLS WAVE MONEY RAG

<Amsrican News service.)
r. - .OeelAns. 8epG 3.-As result
e 8ko ball campaign southern plant
- W1n eet e3o0 0ooo. 900 more for
oho1P eoetoa than was Arst supposed.
eoecding y Ag1res given out here to
~ ~ poWogene interests.
"a 3 = oottua1o9 that Brown, Hayne
- 0cales. leaders In the campaign
3ooW York have cleaned up $1S..
De eDsar lueol
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-09-04
HE REPUD|ATES IT
Taft Denies That He Gave Out
Any Interview on '1NeW =
NationaIism."
IS PREPARING STATEMENT
(Amerlcan News service.)

(American News Service.)
Washington. Sept SIT was an.
nounced at the white house this att
ernoon that telegram had been re-
ceived from Prsajdent Tart declaring
that statsmsnt vim be issued to the
Press to the effect that he repudiates
the articles which appeared this morn
Ing IN the Boston ana New York
newspapers regarding his views on
new nationaliem.s Tho President
said he has made no comment what
ever. nor expressed either pleasure or
|eispleasure on new nationalism.s
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-09-04
Mine men ATTACKED
(American Nevs Service )

wheeling. w. Va, Sept. s-Two
members Of the National Board OF the
Mine Workers of America were 1t
tackled and badly hurt today at
Clarksburg, w. Va. It is alleged that
the assailants were detectives en-
ployed by coal operators The vic
tins. who were badly hurt. were A. R
Watkins. Of Yofkville. Ohio. and
Charles German Of Cananea.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-09-04
SIGNAL men STRIKE

Buffalo, Sept. 3-Two hundred and
fifty signal men OF the New York
Central railroad went out on strike
early today following the refusal Of
the officials Of the road to receive q
grievance committee. The men de-
manded better pay, shorter hours. and
q recognition of their union.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-09-04
Tomorrow the Second Conser-
walton Congress Opens and
Whether II Win Be Peace Of
War Is Unknown.
ALL INDICATIONS ARE
FOR STORMY SESSION
First Thing on Program Is Ad-
dress of President Taft and
Every One Wonders What
He Win Say.
iAmerican News service,

iAmerican News service.)
st. Paul. Sept, 3.-Most Rev. John
Ireland, archbishop Of st. Paul viii
open the second national conserva-
ton congress in this city tomorrow
with prayer and after that no man
can tell whether the convention viii
be a peace meeting or one OF storm
and turbulence
Present indications point to storm.
Clouds have been lowering over St.
Paul for weeks and they have been
growing darker daily.
Following the venerable archbish-
ops appeal for divine blessing and the
introduction Of Governor A. o. Eber.
hart Of Minnesota, comes the address
of President Taft. What is TAFT soinr
to say is . question being asksd In
this city. But while there il sreat
interest in what the president nay
say. there is more speculation en-
cerning the probable attitude 81 HI
predecessor in once, Col. Theodore
Roosevelt. The former prosident n
on the program to speak on Tueaday
the day after President Taft makes
his address. The Colonel selected the
date himself. While Roosevelt i
talking Taft will be on his way back
east. The president and the forrner
president will not meet IN ST. Paul.
Governors Conferences.
Il is on Monday that the much. al.
cussed conference Of the governors II
70 pc held. Should the Hallfnxerlp -.
ciaot matter come up and any suirif
OF criticism or out II II helfAveA
that there will De started one n ~
hottest fights ever known.
Led by Governor Hay Of Washins.
ton, Secretary Ballinger's state. IL
western governors have shown insu,.
gent tendencies. The claim has haen
made that the program has bean
packed against the west. Govarrce
Ray declared that he would not ~
point delegates from his stats unless
representative TO be sclectad ~
him should be given IN hour Us rlara
Wasnington's position before tho Con-
gress He was told that Preeidonf
Tart and Colonel Roosevelt were ~
only speakers who would hayo thak
much time. and that washfnelce
would have to be content vfth 49,
same time allotted to other stafns
THEN Governor Hav ~a1anA = ....~-xs-..-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-21

spring. has been succeeded by a cold
wind that predicts a freeze up.
There will be an oyster supper given
on Friday evening of this week bv the
Christian Endeavor society and a good
programme has been provided and
among other speakers the Rev. Mr.
Gallagher of Wahpeton will be heard.
Come every enc.
All those who went to Walcott last
Friday evening were rewarded by a
magnificent speech by p. ]. McCum-
Der, whose theme was vote the straight
republican ticket. which all republicans
this fall ought to do.
Geo. Vangness was appointed a
school director in place of o. l. Marker
resigned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hope and A. S. Nor
gan autoed down to Walcott to hear
the senator speak.
There was dance at /. o. Markers
on Frid2y evening and every one pres
emit enjoyed themselves.
large number of l. o. Marken's
friends and relatives gathered at his
home on Sunday to wish him God
speed TO his new home in Montana
Every one dislikes to say good by to
liver as he was a good neighbor and
straight as string in all his dealings.
Cor. B.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-21
THE JUDICIARY.

The committee interested in the Sc
lection of Fisk, Ellsworth and Cooley
to the supreme BENCH have recently is
sued a circular, which is signed in full
for all three candidates by 119 attor
neys of every shade of political and
lack Of political belief and from all sec
tions OF the state. 1t contains strong
endorsements of these candidates from
many leading lawyers and in the case
Of Richland county made it unanimous
The attorneys deplore the exchange
of courts by Judges Goss and Burke.
The Importance of this great court is
impressed on the people of the state
and the attorneys go on record as sup
porting Fisk, Ellsworth and Cooley.
solely through their desire to see the
state have the ablest court procurable
I'm the circular is letter from for
mer Chief Justice Wallin. 1t is en-
dorsed by former Supreme Court JUS
tees Corliss, Young, Engerud and
Knauf. The letter is as follows:
trust that neither yourself as Sec
rotary nor any member of the com
mittee Of the North Dakota bar will
consider a word from me upon the
highly important matter of the a.
approaching election OF three members
or the supreme court of North Dakota
as an intrusion, or as in any sense i'm
proper. 1t is true that am no longer
q citizen of your state, nor am | en-
gagged In professional work there or
elsewhere. | have no personal stake
IN the impending election; nor has any
candidate directly or indirectly re-
quested me to write or speak In his be-
half. In earlier years the forensic field
OF work and ambition was to me very
fascinating. /, like others. coveted its
honors and it's emolumentg. This is
true no longer. My seventy and five
years admof1ish me that my feet are
set In the pathway which leads from
the decliv:ties of life into the realm OF
shadows. II follows that in a narrow
personal sense, ] have no interest what
ever in the character or the personnel
of the supreme judicial tribunal of
North Dakota. But in another aspect
lin a wider and better sense than
mere selfish Interest," profess and
sincerely feel q profound interest in the
character and standing Of your court
Of last resort The memories of other
days are with me. 1t was my privilege
and very great honor to serve as a
member OF the court for a period of
thirteen years, dating from the organ
ization OF the court. 1t was a crucial
period In the judicial history of the
state, and In II there were many op-
portunities of becoming impressed
with the very vital and practical rela-
fions which that court sustains to the
highest interests OF the state and its
people. would that every voter Of
North Dakota might appreciate as
keenly as / do the supreme Importance
os placing men Of the highest personal
and professional standing upon the SUI
preme bench. The work Of that court
IL manffestly Of transcendent interest
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-21
Trains Gcina West.
GOVERNORS DIFFER.

Governor Burke vetoed a proposition
TO help the North Dakota Agricultural
college and the people of the state.
Governor Eberhart of Minnesota an
nounees that he will urge in his mes
sage to the next gopher legislature in
creased appropriations for the Mime
sofa Agricultural college.
The North Dakota governor is not
q oting much time to the farmers of
the state-except when he wants their
votes.
The Minnesota governor is looking
after the welfare of the sons and
daughters of the farmers of his state.
Quite a difference between the two
goyernors-of adjoining states-when
1T comes to their real interest i'm the
farmers-and the boys and girls of the
farms!
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-21

said wasn't sohat he was NOT lazy
daddy, lived with his mother Ahy
quite poor nothing better than to lie IN the
In the winter ana 40
mother tina must his own living
farmer who gave MN penny LOT
had before in coming nome e
the money lest
pocket said his mother
him jar OF
his pocket OF course was al
mother you should have carried N ON
your dc time said Jack
and got cream cheese for his
his walked home By the time ne
spoiled You should have carried IN your nano
TN o time mother said Jack
tried nome
scratched him 50 that he
should nave led
string
he received
string to IL and
MS motner you
shoulder!
and his mothers advice things home on his shoulder
there lived
This girl sad with
who made her
husband No had
he might but when she
donkey shoulders and the
his face the girl laughed long
and heartily TIE rich kept his promise by marrying her 70 Jack
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-21
Travellers Tales

OF course the travelling man learns
to put up with anything, but some
times when he has no possible custom
ers around he turns loose and ex-
presses his sentiments. If there is one
thing above all others which sickens
an g'oid drummer" ii is to be. placed
as X. ". Brooks. the cigar man, once
found himself at dinner table.
The legislature of that state was in
session and the table was full of leg
islators, who would address each other
after this fashion: did l understand
the gentleman from Scobey to say that
he was somewhat dry?" and the reply
would be: 1.-The gentleman from
Southdown will hear something of the
kind if the waiter tarries much
longer" And thus it went on until
the dinner was nearly over, when
Brooks could stand it no longer and
blurted out; "Will the gentleman from
Africa please bring my change and be
burned quick about?"
Roy Cruikshank, the genial captain
of the high school team has that
careless air" about him. Gle moves
with the loo3eness of a growin~- hoy
and smiles the smile of good nature.
With all his faults he is one OF i.
best hearted young fellows in Fargo
and loves a joke, nc matter at whose
expense it may be.
Roy you are spending twice as
much money as / spent at your age,
said Roy's prudent father to him a few
days ago.
We'll" answered the good natured
athlete. THAT is because | am better
business man at my age than you were
when you were a young fellow in high
school,"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-21

i Knox had an agent named Son.
4 Masonic lodge will be organized
at Rhame
go
An aged soak was arrested and fined
at Wahpcton.
go
Minot's new drinking fountain has
been installed.
| 900
Mayvilie viii increase its water sup
plg with dam.
90
A. Dickinson q lady contested a
dead mans claim.
900
Russell is to have some excellent
shows this winter
900
The Langdon creamery seems to be
an up-to-date institution
go
Crystal is a spud center. Fine yields
are reported in that section
Editor Moore of The Denhoff Voice
lost $4,000 in the recent fire,
Medora shipped a carload of fax re-
cently-its first carload shipment Of
grain.
The people of Minot were sore over
the secret investigation of the theft of
the booze.
90
A WahpetoH man had case of blood
poisoning resulting from getting 4
splinter in his hand.
600
II you haven't a smile--and are not
afraid to run the risk of breaking your
face-try to cultivate one.
f. G. Young, formerly of Garrison
and Palermo, will be business man
ager of The Minot Democrat.
900
There was q little twister across the
fair grounds at Wahpeton. Slight
damage was done to the buildings.
900
Some porcupines are being slain i'm
the northwestern part of the state.
some democratic candidates will be
scalped Nov 8.
PRESIDENT Burgster and Secretary
Forte are doing some excellent work
III boosting the cost system among the
PNOiioAeEs IN LnlS state.
@GN
The democrats have only one hope
OF success-a row among the republi-
cans. With the republican ticket di
vided about half-is there any occasion
for a row?
FORMER Governor Deyine insists that
contract is a whether poll
ucal or otherwise-and declares that
the republicans of the state are bound
by the primary results.
600
Inc Cakes Times carries the full re-
publican ticket at the head of it's edi-
torial column-the name of C. A. John
son ineluded-then just below it boosts
for Burke for governor.
900
The Cakes Times saws Governor
Burke's one great mistake was his
failure to appoint Tom Mar
snail U. S. senator-and plaintively
adds-"but why mention il at this
-ime?' Is Wright a simple Simon? /
CO.,
lie editor boosting for Burke--wro |
was rabid advocate Of the primary
aw-now insists he will not be shac- |
Hled by 1t. Another regulates it.
and away. they go. The Forum fears
some of the people are now getting |
he same opinion it has for years held |
IN the primary law-may queer it's eff
.orts to have it improved.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-21
North Dakota Kernels

/ Gascoyne wants a depot.
Rugby
!! The Minot papers are less scrapp,
than formerly.
J. r. Mann Of Energy is a srear
Check forgers have been active ii
North Dakota this fail.
900
Bootleggers are having an unhealthy
time in LaMoure county.
900 1880
The Ignite mines Of the state ara
being slowly developed.
600
The Emmons county old settlers re
Gently enjoyed picnic.
900
The people of Darlington are still
threshing out the p. o. site.
Ihere Is shortage of rural mail
carriers despite the crop shortage.
john Jacobson vas w2s transferred ,ro,,
Rutland to be q. N: agent at sharon.
The Maxbass Monitor tells of the de-
cline iii Burke enthusiasm in that see
ton.
The Presbyterian ministers had an
interesting session at the synod in
Minot.
0. Irons of Foster county was in
volyed in trouble on charge of SELL
ing n1ortgaged property.
900
Many editors are doing good work in
lmpressing upon the people the neces-
sity for publicity and advertising.
600
Much wild game is reported to have
been driven into North Dakota during
the forest fires in northern Minnesota.
49,,
The Tribune published an illustrated
article on the new courthouse. the Of
fees and other scenes around Bow
bells.
AT Heaton some people are still US
ing box cars for homes till they can
replace the buildings destroyed by the
cyclone.
SEsx
The Enderlin Headlight congratu-
lates Fargo on securing Rev Chas. F.
Sewrey as pastor of the Broadway NJ
z. church. - ~ .,''
ra 900 .r r. g
There are complaints at Larimore
because the boys are doing damage
to property and injury to animals with
sling shots and air guns.
5f-. &s&s& ...
AT New Rockford drunk used the
office of The Provost for a sleeping
apartment. The next time he may be
decorated with printers ink.
u. H Macarthur withdrew from the
race for state senator in Bottineau
county. He is in Fargo as chairman
Of the democratic. state central com
nittee.
Some one swiped the Thermometer
belonging to the Enderlin Headlight
'r Editor Kyello created so much heat
boosting for a democrat-while posing
IS republican-that he busted the
larned thing.
There is some class to the Hotel Nc
Senzie in Bismarck, It's a great ad
or the town and even the knockers
If the man for whom it was named
md for the builder-are admitting the
treat boost the institution is for the
.ity. It's the only seven story hotel
n the state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-21
cotters News.

Cotters. NJ d., Oct 1s.--To The Fo-
UNI: F. H. Beacon left last week with
q carload of cattle, consigned for Mon
tana, where they will winter on the
ranch of his brother, Daniel
Mrs. III. Barnes received the sad i'm
telligence of her mothers death at the
old home In Wisconsin. She left i'm
mediately for the east and at present
writing is still there.
School in the new schoolhouse, aptly
christened Fairview, began Monday
with fair attendance.
Miss Alice Beaton of Fargo was Q.
visitor at home Tuesday Her sister,
Miss Anna accompanied her on her
return TO Fargo and will remain there
few days as the guest Of their sis
ter Mrs. Harry McLaren. Cor. G.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-21

a number OF these were congratulat-
ing MIR. Johnson on having overcome
what seemed unsurmountable obsta1
Giles. Mr.. Johnson turned to one en-
thusiastic delegate and said,
Don't give me the praise. That be-
longs to the boys back home and to
you who helped. / was elected TO do
what / did,"
j When a mans political foes admit
his stand for that which is upright,
when they testify that his life Is clean
go " hofne relations IDEAL when
his public service has met the APPROX
se who nave served with him,
and when he asks no praise for hav-
ing done his public duty 1t would
seem that ne is q safe man 70 entrusr
with the governorship. Such a man
is G. A Johnson.