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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-15

New York, Dec. 15.--The election of
Dr. William e. Bemis as vice presi-
dent and director of the Standard Oil
Co. Of New York has brought into
greater prominence a career which
has been remarkable in the annals Of
the oil world His extraordinary ex-
ecutive ability and keen insight into
all questions pertaining to the oil in
dustry make him eminentIy well fitted
for his present ONCE.
Mr.. Bemis was born in Cleveland.
O., in 1854 and completed his academic
education there entering the service Of
the Standard Oil Co. in 1888 He or
ganized the statistical department Of
the company and became interested
in foreign trade relations, particular
" the development OF the company,s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-15

business In the far east making nu-
merous journeys to India, Burma,
Java, Japan and China as well as to
European centers.
Mr.. Bemis has now resigned from
the directorates of the Deutsch- Amer
ikanische Petroleum. Gesellschaft,
Hamburg, Germany; The Anglo
American oil Co, Ltd, London; The
bet Kanske Petroleums AkisseIskab,
Copenhagen; The Rafinerie Franchise
and the West India Oil Co., New York.
In 1896 Mr. Bemis married Miss
Frances Lavinia. Ford in Cleveland
and now resides In Larchmont, N. Y.
He is an enthusiastic sportsman and
possesses a unique collection Of tro-
phies gathered from all parts Of the
world.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-15
DEMOCRATS
ARE SCORED
Sudden Dropping Of Alaska
Probe Condemned
TODAY IN CONGRESS.

HouseAn agreement to ad-
Journ over tomorrow was set
aside.
A recess from 1:10 to 4:3O was
taken to receive and consider an
urgent deficiency appropriation
bin carrying $4,000, 900.
Representative Mondel1 OF Wyo-
ming spoke in opposition to the re-
peal Of the Sherman anti-tr
law
The senate foreign relations
committee was consulted on the
Jewish transport legislation plans.
An agreement with Russia is
rumored
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-15
king and QUEEN
LAY CORNERSTONE

Delhi. India, Dec. 1.-THE king en-
peror and Queen empress today laid the
first stone for the capitol Of India.
which was proclaimed after the Durhar
il to be at Delhi. A brilliant assemb-
Iage OF ruling princes. governors. state
officials attended Their majesties are
both enjoying splendid health. despite
the great fatigue undergone during the
lengthy ceremonies OF the Durbar.
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WAS FOUND DEAD
BESIDE TRACKS
Continued on Page -Four.

st. Paul. Dec. ia search for
Reinart Kouwalski, which began late
yesterday ended today when the dead
body of the man was found in ditch
near the Lexington avenue crossing OF
the 500 line tracks. Kouwalsk came
to town yesterday with load of hay,
end started home. Alarm was felt
nj en- the driverless team returned
home. 1t is believed the team was
scared by a train, ran away throwing
Kouwalski out.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-15

plan was suggested. The secret came
out when it was found that during the
recent Moroccan crises, American
flnanciars financed Germany to the
extent Of many millions. The money
government and to the German hanks.
the government transactions alone in
|voIving the sum OF s2O,oO0.000. The
greatest banks In Germany figure
among tina borrowers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-15
ENGLISH WORKERS
INSURANCE Law

London, Dec. 15.-The house Of lords
today passed the national insurance
bill providing compulsory insurance
against sickness and unemployment
Of the working classes through it's
third and final reading. The bin is
now completed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-15

Berlin, Dec. 15.--W When last summer
j. Pierpont Morgan had conferred up
on him by the German kaiser the
high order OF the first class "Red
Eagle the world made comment, but
little was said az 70 the actual inn
portance Of this move. II has just
come to light that while Morgan
stands high IN the estimation Of the
emperor 1t Was upon the advice OF
Germany's financial advisors that this
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-15
HARMON Will not
ATTEND BANQUET

Washington. p. q, Dec. 1B.--4csover~
nor Harmon Of Ohio. has declined an
invitation to attend the Jackson aav
banquet to be held here Jan. &. the day
on which the national democratic oon-
rait1ee meets. He assigned no reason.
w. J. Bryan has accepted an Invita-
tion. and expects 10 make an address,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-15

New York. Dec. 15.-Thomas A.
Edison has announced that he will
shortly put on the market concrete
furniture to go in his $1,000 concrete
houses About 5000 will completely
furnish a house. The photograph
cabinet shown in this picture is trim
med in white and gold. It's surface
is like that Of enamelled wood. Not
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CONTINUED on Page zen.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-15
NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF STANDARD OIL co.

4-4-4-4-s-e-4-.-e-.-4-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-01-04
FREED OF MURDER CHARGE
End Of Sensational Case at Lancas.
ter, Mo.

End Of Sensational Case at Lancas
ter, Mo.
Lancaster, Mo-, Jan. Mrs. Alma
II. Vaughn and Dr. James R. Hull
accused of the murder of Professo,
John T. Vaughn nearly a year ago
were freed Of the charges against
them after Judge Shelton had refused
to grant the further continuance asked
by the state.
The announcement was greeted
with applause by friends of Mrs
Vaughn and Dr. HILL The widow an
peared unconcerned when she under
stood that she would be no longer
held on a murder charge
Professor Vaughn died in Kirksville
Mo-, suddenly, Oct. IA, 1909. In Jan
uary, 1919, his body was exhumed
Upon DR.. Schweitzer's report that he
found strychnine in the deceased edu
Gators stomach, indictments were re
turned few weeks later.
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Don't forget The BIG Clearance Sale
Of Clothing at the Model Clothing Store
Saturday Jan. Ell 1911.

Saturday Jan. tn 1911.
Special for this week ocoanut
Puffs. See it in our window, .15c
per pound. Model Bakery.
Merrill Flesher, son of Reverend
Flesher of this city, left Monday to
resume his studies at Hamline Uni
versity.
The Crane and Company will carry a
full page advertisement in this paper
Friday, January 9Th, for their sale Of
white, Saturday, this year January 7th.
Misses Rose and Lii Barrette ar
rived here Sunday morning from
Bemidji and spent their new year
holiday with friends and relatives
here. Miss Rose returned to Be-
midi last evening but Miss Lii re-
NAMED to attend the Young Mems
Social Club dance last evening. She
plans to return to Bemidji this
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Times. T."
Phone your orders to E. H
Winter & Co. for flour, feed, hay and
wood. For prices see our Ad.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Hakkerup
entertained at 6 o'clock dinner
last evening. Covers were laid for
seven the guests being Mr.. and
Mrs. Viggo Peterson of Puposky,
Messrs. Hans and A. l.. Sche of
Grand Forks. N. D. and Mrs. John
Thompson and John Hakkerup O.
Bemidji. The evening was pleasant
ly spent with music and social
games.
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RAILROAD TINE CARDS
Great Northern

No. 50 West Bound Leaves at $3.50 p. m
No. "a East Bound Leaves at 1908 p. m
No. IS West Bound Leaves at 3:42 a. m
No. So East Bound Leaves at 1:2O a. m
No. los North Bound Arrives at TAO D. m
No. 106 South Bound Leaves at ZOO a, m
Freight West Bound Leaves at 900 a. m
Freight East Bound Leaves at $50 p. m
Minnesota & International
No. 80 South Bound Leaves at 8:15 a. m
No. 81 North Bound Leaves at 6:lO p. m
No. "a South Bound Leaves at 11:35 p. m
No. 33 North Bound Leaves at 4:2O a. m
Freight South Bound Leaves at 7:3O a. m
Freight North Bound Leaves 1T 800 a. m
MINI. Red Lake & Man.
No. l North Bound Leavesss..at $3.50 p. m
No 2 South Bound Arrives at 1890 a. m
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TIE gil N1RI ] 4 N]NAj

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No merchant, farmer aborer business man
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SOCIAL AND
P E r SON AL
Toys, half price at Peterson's.

Toys, half price at Peterson's.
Samel Hayes of Redby was among
the north country visitors in Bemid il
yesterday. ...
Phone your orders to E. H.
Winter & Co. for -four, feed, hay and
wood. For prices see our Ad.
FOR SALE:-Man's fine bearskin
coat and good heating stove, cheap.
See WA. Mcdonald, Model Bakery
Every book, library and toy in
the store will be cleaned out in the
great half price sale at Peterson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Hanson OF
Bagley were in Bemidji yesterday on
combined business and pleasure
trip.
Mrs. T. r. Symons, 521 Fifth
avenue, entertained at a we'll ap
pointed dinner on New Years Eve
covers being laid for ten.
The Big Clothing Sale will open a,
the Model Clothing store Saturday
January 9TH 1911. Watch for the
price reductions in Fridays paper.
The Episcopal Guild will meet
with Mrs. w. A. Mcdonald on
Thursday afternoon at 2:3O. All
members are requested to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. S. Cook return.
ed to Duluth yesterday after having
spent the past two weeks as the guest
of their daughter Mrs. H. E. Rey-
nolds.
Miss Ivis Roberts, who has spent
the holidays at the home of her
mother in this city, left Monday
night for Mortified, where she is a
student at Carlton college.
There will be a meeting of Be-
midi Lodge No. 233 this Eve. at
Is o'clock. Third Degree work.
All members are earnestly requested
to be present. ]. P. Riddell w. M.
NOTICE. Carr Post and the
Ladies of the G.. A. R. will hold
joint installation services Saturday
afternoon, January the 9TH, at Odd
Fellows Hall. Dinner will be serv.
ed at noon.
Mesdames c. w. Speelman and
w. w. Farley arrived in Bemidj j
yesterday from Buena Vista, where
they had visited for a week with
relatives and friends. They depart.
ed last night for their homes at
Northome. ~---~
Ladies' and Childrens' white UNDER
muslins ask the pleasure of your
presence at their yearly presentation
Saturday, this year, January 9th, at
2O7 Third street, the Crane and Com
pany's store, between the hours of 8
a. m. and 10 p. m.
The old Norwegian Lutheran
Ladies Aid will meet at the home of
Mrs. R. Richardson, 4O7 American
avenue, Thursday afternoon. There
will be annual election of officers
and all members are urged to be
present. Mrs. K. K. Roe, President.
The Northwestern Telephone Com
pany has recently completed new
copper long distance lines, furnish
ing direct connections with Dull
nth, Grand Rapids and all range
points. The rates have also been
made very reasonable. Try this ser
vice.
A party was given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Lon Wright at their country
home ten miles north of Bemidii on
New Years Day. A bountiful din.
ner was served at noon, covers be-
ing laid for fifteen. The afternoon
was pleasantly spent with music and
singing. Among the guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Hendricks, Mrs.
Dickinson and Misses Bertha Lar.
son and Grace Blythe of Bemidji.
Half price book sale at Peterson's.
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Cold in the Northwest.

St. Paul, Dec. 4.-St. Paul and the
Northwest awoke to face the bitterest
cold that has been experienced here
in two years. The thermometers in
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and
the Dakotas registered all the way
from 20 to IS degrees below zero.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-01-04
Forty Persons Are Injured.

New York, Jan. 4-Slippery rails,
caused by the rain, are held RESPONSE
BILE for a collision between two crowd.
ed street cars on the incline at Brook
Ign in which forty persons were in.
1ured. Six passengers and the motor
man of one car are in hospitals, seri
ously manned, but none are expected
to die.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-01-04
POSTAL BANKS A REALITY
One Instituted in Every State in the
Union

Washington, Jan. 4-Postal banks
became reality Tuesday when one of
the new government savings institu-
tons was opened in each state in the
Union. In the Northwest states gen
orally extremely cold weather prevent.
ed any marked rush Of people to take
advantage of these banks, but, it is
stated, prospects are that all of them
will receive deposits from large mum.
bers of persons with small savings. 1t
is the intention of the government to
extend the postal savings system as
rapidly as possible.
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BRITISH STEAMER IS LOST
Thirty-four Persons on Board Sup.
~ posed to Have Persisted.

London, Jan. 4.-Wreckage reported
picked up in the Bay Of .Biscay leaves
no doubt of the fate of the British
steamer AKIN, which left Dondon Dec.
8 for West African ports with a crew
of thirty British and German sailors
and four passengers. Evidently the
vessel was lost in the heavy storms in
the middle of December.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-01-04
HARRY MASTER, Piano Tuner
MRS. HARRY MASTEN
4'4 Instructor Of Piano and Pine Organ

-GradIdte of the Virgil Piano and
Pipe Organ School of London and New
York. Studio Brinkman Hotel. Room
SO, Phone 535.
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POOR SLEEPER

Healthy children sleep soundly. Any
child that does not sleep is not healthy.
Sleeplessness is caused by undigested
substances which generate poisons.
Kickapoo Worm Killer (the nice
tasting candy lozenges) produces
sound, restful sleep by cleaning out
poisons and impurities. 1t is a great
child's tonic and strength builder.
Price, Csc, sod by druggists every
where and by
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mans-7orter Disregards Commands
o. Hishwayman and Is Killed, Two
Other Persons Being Wounded.
Ogden, Utah, Jan. 4-Southern Pa
cific train No. ], the Overland Limited,
Westbound, was held up by two
masked bandits at Reese, nine miles
west of Ogden. 4s~@-.# ~sss.- @
One negro porter was shot and in.
stantly killed and another porter was
mortally wounded. A passenger was
slightly wounded. One hundred pas.
sengers On the train were relieved Of
their valuables.
The robbers did not attempt to enter
the express car, but devoted their en-.
tire attention to the Pullmans, where
they made rich haul among the Cali
fornia bound passengers, holding the
train for more than an hour The
train then proceeded westward.
No passenger escaped the robbers
and the trainmen also lost their mon
ey and jewelry.
At 1880 a. m. Conductor Cunning
ham advised the superintendent Of
fee at this place of the holdup. The
sheriff and police department were i'm
mediately notified and posses left the
city for the scene of the holdup in
automobiles and on a special train.
Posses from the nearby towns are
working toward Reese.
Stop Train by Signal.
Two masked men stopped the train
at the little watering station by throw
ing the red light on the signal stand
toward the approaching locomotive. AS
it came to a. standstill the bandits
covered the engineer and fireman with
their revolvers and held them until
the conductor ran up to investigate
the delay. He, too, was placed under
guard.
One of the robbers left the trainmen
in his companions charge and started
through the train from the forward
end. He encountered two porters on
his way and when they disregarded
his command he shot one down and
wounded the other. A curious pas
senger was also wounded.
The shots aroused the occupants of
the cars, and when the holdup man
appeared with an open sack and a
menacing pistol the passengers were
perfectly willing to contribute to his
| collection.
He went through the entire train,
stopping at every berth and making a
| deliberate search.
After completing their work, the rob.
bers drove away in vehicle. About
four miles from Reese, they met two
girls who were returning from a dance.
The girls were relieved of their
purses. ..5-
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Train ROBBERS
MURDER PORTER
Southern Pacific Overland
Limited Held Up,
NO PASSENGER ESCAPES

Bandits Do Not Attempt to Enter Elk
press Car, but Make a Rich Haul
Among the Occupants of the Pull
nans-Porter Disregards Commands
o. Hishwayman and Is Killed, Two
Other Persons Being Wounded.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-09-27
CHAPTER XIII.
Coming.

Coming.
The second floor was empty. A Ia.
tle lay overturned at the top Of the
stairs, and broken flower vase was
yGltering In its own ooze. Part way
down Betty stepped on something
sharp, that proved to be the Jap.
anese paper knife from the den. I
left her on the stairs examining her
foot. and hurried to the lower floor.
Here everything was in the utmost
confusion. Aunt Selma had tainted,
and was sitting in hall chair with
her head rolled over sidewise and the
noker from the library fireplace
across her knees. No one was paying
any attention to her. And Jim was
holding the front door open. while
three of the guards hesitated in the
vestibule. The noises continued from
the back of the house. and as stood
nm the lowest stair Bella came out
from the dining room. with her face
streaked with SCOT, and carrying a
kettle Of hot water.
"Jim," she called wildly. While
Max and Dal are below, you can pour
this down from the top. It's boiling"
Jim glanced back over his shoulder.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-09-27
Copyright 1900. by tho BOSbs-Morran Co.
SYNOPSIS.

by his friends, was rotund and look
ed shorter than he really was. His
ambition in Life was to be taken seriously.
art Is Considered a huge joke. except to
himself. II he asked people to dinner ev-
eryone expected frolic. Jimmy marrtes
Bella Knowles: they live together year
and are divorced. Jimmy's friends ar.
Of his divorce. The party is in full swing
when Jimmy receives q telegram from his
Aunt Selma, who will arrive In four hours
to visit him and his wife. He neglects 70
into his confidence. He suggests that Kit
play the hostess for one night. be Mrs
Wilson pro tenn. Aunt Selma arrives ana
the deception works tsns, out as plesRnisla seila
Jimmy's divorced wife. enters the house
and asks Kit who Is being taken away In
the ambulance? Belle insists 1t is Jim.
Kit tells her Jim is we'll and Is In the
and discovers man tacking card on
the door. He demands All explanation.
The man points to the plaGard and Har,
bison sees the word Smallpox" printed
on II. He tells him the guests It's ntsna sannGs 1t
lifted. After the lifting Of the quarantine
several letters are found in the mail box
undeliyered. one 10 addressed to Henry
EI.ssn Sy RIYSSnis che Hs Snia
nutely Of their incarceration. also Of his
infatuadon for Mrs. Wilson. Aunt Selma
10 taken III with Ia grippe. Betty acts as
nurse HARRISON finds Kit sulking on the
roof. She tells him that Jim has been
treating her outrageousiy. Kit starts
downstairs. when suddenly she is grasped
in the arms Of a man who kisses her sew
eral times. She believes that HARRISON
did It and Is humiliated. Aunt Selma tells
Jimmy that her cameo breastpin and
other articles Of 1ewelry have been stolen.
She accuses Betty of the theft. Jimmy
tells Aunt Selma all about the strange
happenings, but she persists In suspecting
Betty Of the theft Of her valuables.
HARRISON demands an explanation from
Kit as to her conduct towards him.. she
tells him OF the incident on the roof. he
does not deny nor confirm her accusation.
Aunt Selina is awakened during the
night; she finds Jim making love to
from Jim. Bella reveals the whole
plot to Aunt Selma She forgives both
Of them. but calls Kit a Jezebel, She
tells Jim to reveal the true situation to
HARRISON. Jimmy Is. taken Ill: They are
convinced that Jim has the dreaded dis
ease. Kit discovers Anne's pearl neck
lace In the laundry inbedded In mass
of soap. Kit finds HARRISON lying on
the roof unconscious with his face
covered with blood The doctor Is sum-
moned and pronounced HARRISON injuries
slight While Kit Is waiting on HARRISON
they are startled by pandemonium Of
noises;
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CHAPTER XXI. (contInued.)

"A rope!" he demanded, without
paying any attention to US and diving
into corners of the room. "Good heav.
ems, isn't there a rope in this con-
founded house!"
He turned and rushed out, without
any explanation, and left us staring at
the door.
Bother the rope!" found myself
forced to look into two earnest eyes.
Exit, were you very angry when !
kissed you that night on the roof"
Every" maintained stoutly.
"Then prepare yourself for another
attack of rage!" he said. And Betty
opened the door.
She had on a fetching pale blue
dressing gown, and one braid Of her
yellow hair was pulled carelessly over
her shoulder. When she saw me on
my knees beside the bed (oh, yes,
forgot to say that, quite unconscious
", had slid into that position) she
stopped short, just inside the door
and put her hand to her throat She
stood for quite perceptible time
looking at us. and tried to rise. But
Tom shamelessly put his arm around
my shoulders and held me beside him
I'll beg your pardon for coming
in," she said nervously. "But-they
want you downstairs, Kit. At least,
thought you would want to go. but
PERHAPS
Just then from the lower part Of the
house came q pandemonium OF noises.