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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
CHAMP CLARK
|. and The AUTO
Speakers Ridiculous Attitude
Is Causing Comment

washington, ID. G. Dec. 14.--speal-
er Champ Clarlks Jefkersonian sim
plicity may make trouble for him In
his political ambitions. While the
talk that Mr.. Clark would use team
Of Missouri mules to transport him
from place to place In Washington AT
ter his election to the speakership has
subsidized. since Mr.. Clark never had
any intention Of doing such a thing.
the fact remains that he continues 20
maintain an attitude OF ansagonism
towards the fine automobile which the
house purchased some time ago for
It's presiding oficer.
Ordinarily, the speaker Of the house
should be permitted to follow his own
inclination in the matter Of locomn-
ton about the streets OF the national
capital. He is. after all. only one Of
sg1 members of the house. elevated to
the position of speaker. The large
majority OF the members cannot afford
automobiles and never rids In them
unless invited to do 50 by their more
fortunate colleagues who have the
wherewifhal to own ard operate cars.
But Ludt ~ Aut TIC Aups az ssSAttsAaA
to Missourians who are dropping into
town from time to time there II dis
position on the part OF nany-even
up to-date farmersir Mr.. CIarks
own district who think he Is behind
| the times I'M this matter. Pike county
boasts some or the finest farms and
some OF the biggest misunderstanding
! establishments of any community in
| Miesourf---or any other state and
many of the farmers use automobiles
| instead OF other means or lpcomotion
They md they can save much time n
this way, and. besides they are up
| to- date. which means something.
Many of MT. Ciarls's best friends u
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
TARRED WOMAN
TO GET $4,000
TOWN OF SHADY BEND WANTS
TO BE RID OF MOTOR
ioUS NAME.

Lincoln Center. Kan. Dec. 14.--Miss
Mary Chamberlain. the victim Of the
Shady Bend tar party" will, it Is said
receive not less than $4,000 as smart
money for the outrage committed on
her. Her attorneys are said to have
agreed on a compromise,
The three men, E. G. Clark Jay
F'itzwater and Watson scrantess -;
pleaded guilty. and John schmidt. who
was convicted, are worth IN the ag-
gregate more than 100000.
There is talk also in shady Bend OF
changing the name of the pretty little
village. The almost unanimous con-
domination of the press has fallen upon
the town like a blight and the PEOPLE
are eager to get from under it. They
say that so long as the town retains
the name it will be held up to scorn
and its inhabitants marked wherever
they go.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
CONSPIRACY
PROBE BEGUN
Grand Jury Studying Cores
pondence Of McNamaraS

Indianapolis. Dec. 1.-THE federal
grand jury. which for over q month
has been Investigating charges Of an
alleged conspiracy whereby explosives
were carried In many states to be used
In destroying bridges and other struc-
lures erected BY firms employing nom
union men, formally began its deliber-
atoms today.
Correspondence taken from the Of
ice formerly occupied by John J Me-
namara, the convicted secretary
treasurer Of the international Associa-
ton of Bridge Structural Iron Workers
ii in possession or Dist. ATTY Charles
wv. Miller and former clerks and stem
ographers OF McNamara are ready Is
~ into the grand jury room.
NJ. s. Hoclin, acting secretary Of tas
Iron workers association. who was
0loseted with the district attorney be.
Gore the grand jury met. profeased no
to know the whereabouts Of Frank "a
RYAN. president of the union, but MIL
ier iutimated Ryan Is available to thu
government.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
.HOODOO FOLLOWS
The Stokes CASE

New York. Dec. 1.-THE judge, att
torneys. jurors and every one else con-
cerned in the Stokes case were smok-
ed out Of the courtroom or the criminal
court building today by a slight fire In
one Of the upper stories. Someone
threw q cigar behind a wooden parti-
don, starting the bIazs which caused .
great deal OF smoke and was very
hard to ind and extlnguish.
After trying In vain 20 clear the
room by opening the windows, Justice
Marquis ordered an early recess. This
Id the third time the trial Of Lillian
Graham and Ethel Conrad charged
with attempting to murder wv. ~. y.
stokes, has been unexpectedly inter-
rupted. The first time was the dis
lmissal Of a Juror who indiscreetIy dis
| eussed the case outside the courtroom.
lThe second interruption was the Ill
| ness OF Stokes. The defense expects
| ID finisin summing up before the I'D
| journment today. In this case the
prosecution will make final argument
ana the case will 80 20 the jury tomor-
ROW.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
N. D. man
HORRIBLY
MANGLED
Samuel Gerard Killed Near
ArviIIa last Night
Body Was Scattered Along
Half Mile Of Track
Identification by Pieces o.
| Wearing Apparel

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 14.-Pieces
OF human body were picked up from
the Great Northern track near Arvilla
for distance OF half mile last night
after samuel Gerard. hid been struck
b. the engine Of an east bound pas
senger train.
The head had been cut in two and
the body completely dismembered be-
ing rnangled in such a horrible man
ner that identification was only made
possible by the wearing apparel.
Gerard was employed on the railroad
section and had been going to his
boarding place for supper when me
was struck.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
WINOEA Street
| CAR men STRIKE
DISMISSAL OF UNION OFFICERS
PREclPITATEs CRISIS IN
LoNG-sTANDlNG LA
Dor DISPUTE.

Winona, Mimi. Dec. 14.--Motormen
employed by the receivership of the
Winona Railway & Light Co, went
on strike at Ill a. m. yesterday In
accordance with an announcement
served on the management Tuesday
evening that unless a conference was
arranged with committee OF motor
men before that hour the motormen
would run the cars into the barn.
The strike was precipitated by the
dismissal by the receivership yester-
day Of President Holmes and Secretary
Phillips of the. Motormen's union, after
new schedule of wages submitted by
the union and asking for the closed
shop was turned down. The receiver
ship has all along declined to recog-
nize the union.
Along with the sixteen motormer
who struck, the car repairmen alst
went out. Manager Howard said al
noon that an attempt would be made
late this afternoon to operate in q
limited way.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14


washington, Dec. 1A.--'T am going
To make the Lortmer bunch pay ms
enough money to keep me AL the rest
OF my life and II they don't TIL make
It hot for Lorimer.''
Charles 4. White, the FORMER Illinois
legislator who made the alleged con-
Eassion Of having bean nribed 10 vote
Tor Lorimer, made the shove state
ment according 10 the testimony og
Katherine Al. wood, former tele-
phone operator of Hast st. Louis. III.
before the L0rirner investigating corn
nnittee today.
White, che said. told hsr he had in
fnential people In Chicago To hack him
ana he was not afrnid OF being a1nt 81
tho panifeniiaEx.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14

Kansas City, Dec. 14.--Harry Wal
dorm, the juror whose disappearance
Sunday night blocked the progress Of
the second trial of DIR. b Clarke Hyde
charged with the murder Of Col. Thos.
III. Swope, returned home today pale
and emaciated after four days wander
ing in Kansas. He was brought 10
court by Mrs Waldron.
After o conference with Waldron,
Judge PorterfieId announced he would
dismiss the jury on ground that War
dron is not mentally competent.
Told PitifuI Tale.
Eyes shifting ana every movement
betraying shattered nerves Waldron
described to Judge Porterfield his four
days wandering through the country
in search of free air and freedom from
the combining walls and staring eyes.
He denied having discussed the Hyde
trial with any person. The narrative,
told to the Judge in the presence Of
the weeping wife, all but brought tears
to the eyes Of the inquisitor.
Il was being driven almost distract
ed. judge" he said, "by being cooped
up. Aftsir / escaped thought had
done wrong, and was going to return.
Then y thought Of the fine and pos
sible punishment and fed. I got on a
street car to Argentine and caught a
freight train at that city. ! got or at
Emporsa, Kas. There shaved or my
mustache and then read of my escape.
| TT told Of the possibility Of my
committing suicide. thought of my
poor wife and children thinking such
| things and decided to return home nc
matter what the consequences. got
| to Kansas City. Kans., Tuesday night
after miles of wandering through
fields and going by freight car part
| of the way.
Then lost my nerve again. I weni
to William Moore's house in Kansa.
City, Eans,. and slept two hours Tues.
day night, the only real sleep ] haG
had since left the Jury hotel.
i "Wednesday came here. wal
afraid OF being arrested but nobod.
seemed to know me and / was glad
had shaved off my moustache wal
thinking OF Christmas and how
might spend 1t away from my wifi,
and children.
II slept in livery stable last nigh
land this morning went home. reaS
lin the papers the officers had qui
watching it.
Il saw one Of my children in til,
barnyard and gave him note to taxi
Il to his mother but he was afraid b
me and ran. went into the hous'
ana when / saw my wife ! felt bette
4 than I had since they put me on tn.
i jury. / had $12 of my jury salar.
which / held out from my wife, In
H tending TO buy Christmas presents 10
the children. still have 1t. / spen
only few cents IN my wanderings.
4 could not eat
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
WALDRON
RETURNED
Juror Who Skipped Out Not
Mentally Competent
JUDGE DISMISSED JURY
AFTER FOUR DAYS WANDERING,
JUROR WAS BROUGHT TO THE
COURT THIS MORNING BY HIS
WIFE, AND JUDGE FOUND HIM
LACKING MENTALLY.
NEW TRIAL TO
START JAN. 2.

Kansas City, Dec. i'll Following
the return to court today Of Harry
Waldron, the juror in the Hyde
murder trial, Judge Porterfield
discharged the jury In that case
and setaJan. 2, 1919 as the date for
the beginning OF new trial. He
said WaIdron was insane at the
time of the escape and is still in
sane.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
|S TER CANNOT
BE DISMISSED

Teheran, Persia, Dec. Wv. Nor
gan Shuster, viii retain his position as
treasurer general OF Persia. The cab
met cannot dismiss him without the
consent OF the national council, which
has not been given.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
Cooper Acquitted Of
the Charge Of Murder
CIVIC REFORM
LEAGUE MEETING

Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 1.-THE thir-
ty-flrst annual meeting Of the Nation
al Reform league opened here today.
Men and women from different parts
Of the country. interested in the merit
vstem for appointment to public Of
3. are attending.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
Il WILL MAKE
LORIMER BUNCH
PAY" SAID WHITE
TODAY IN CONGRESS.

Senate in session at p. m.
Lorimer inquiry In nearing end.
House met at noon.
Miscellaneous bills considered.
New York cotton spectators
were attacked In a speech OF Rep
resentative Heflin or Alabama.
"A bin extending the eight hour
Law for all government contract
work debated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
SLAYER OF
ROSS NOW
FREE NJ.
Flv1v
Sealed Verdict Returned Last
Night At 10 O'clock
Opened This Morning at To-
"Not Guilty" Finding
Jury Was Out 81 Hours Held
Heated Arguments

Grand Forks. N. D., Dec. a. mot
guilty.
This was the verdict Of the jury In
the case of McLain Cooper. the man
who shot Frank Ross on the Cooper
farm near Hillsbcro, from the effects
of which Ross died after lingering for
months in a Hillsboro hospital
Although no official statement has
been given out as to the reason for
the findings of the jury, it is evident
that they considered the shooting JUS
tifiable.
AT 10:30 last night the jury brought
in a sealed verdict. At 10 o'clock this
morning, Clerk of Court Spalding, in
a crowded courtroom, opened the YER
dict and read the decision of the
twelve men.
Jury Was Noisy.
The Jury was out thirty one hours
and during that time applied for no
instructions. At one time on Tuesday
evening there seemed to be some dis
pute relative to the judges charge and
the Jury thought that they would like
an explanation. but when they We're
informed that 1t would be necessary
to summon the counsel and call court,
they decided that their desire was not
important enough and passed the mat
ter UP.
From the sounds that came fire.
quently from the jury room yesterday
the discussion was at times noisy
and heated. This gave color to tbs
opinion that the ultimate result would
be disagreement Practically every
body interest in the case had giver
up hope of an agreement when tbs
news leaked out that the unexpected
had happened.
Cooper Was Calm.
The iury's delay did not seem e
bother McLain Cooper. and during tbs
entire day he did not ask whether the
Jury had agreed or how they stood
He spent the day as usual playing
cards with fellow prisoners and seem
ed the most Indifferent OF those al.
rectlv interested with the outcome O
the case. Mrs. Ross, the wife 9
Frank Ross, called up during the dal
from Beaulieu. Mimi. to ask Whethel
or not verdict had been returned.
Much Interest in Case.
Few cases il any have attracted tn
widespread interest that the McLail
Cooper case has attracted and tn
tury's verdict was awaited with cage
interest by the people of the entir'
state and especially residents OF Trail
county. The father and mother ans
sister Of the defendant spent an anx
ious day yesterday. although ever
hour that the jury stayed out CAV
them more assurance of verdict tina
wouId be favorable to their loved one
with the returning Of the verdict
the sounds Of mirth and hilarity cam
from the jury ROOM The twelve me-
who spent two days and . night 4
argument acted as though q load hal
been lifted from their minds.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
Velva, the Metropolis
OF McHenry County

An excellent article telling Of the enterprise, growth
and advantages the city Of veva Of the states best
cities will Be found on page Of this together with
some Of its local views and group Of Of the
towns best boosters
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14

Continued on Page Eleven.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-14
THE WEATHER

Probably snow furries tonight or
Friday; warmer tonight
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-26
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Mr.. and Mrs. George Naeve of Deni-
son, Iowa, who have been visiting
their daughter, Mrs. Roy E. Mote, for
the past few weeks, left for their home
last Tuesday,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-26

W. R. Rogers and Myron B. Fall
gatter were Napoleon visitors Tues
day, Mr.. Rogers going there for his
final proof on his homestead in north
west Logan.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-26

Prof. hardin has filled the position
of assistant superintendent of the
public schools Of Louisville, Ken
lucky, for the past two years and is
a native of the Blue Grass state. Prior
to that time he served for two years
as supervising principal in the Seattle
public schools. He has held many
other educational positions during the
past twelve years. He has tahen work
at the teachers college, Columbia Uni
versity, University of Chicago, Univer-
sity of Washington, and Harvard Uni
versity. While in attendance at the
University of Chicago he was resi-
dent at the famous Hull House.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-26
new PROFESSOR
At STATE NORMAL
(SpeciaI to the Tribune)

Especial 70 tne IT1UuHeJ
VALLEY CITY, N. D. Get. 26-PrOt.
William Hardin Lucas has arrived in
the city to take a position at the state
normal school as the head of the de-
partment of educational theory. This
position was made vacant by the unex-
pected resignation of Prof. Buffum
shortly before the fall term opened.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-26

Don't forget the big dance Friday
evenin October ~, at Bakers hall, the
best music on the Slope.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-26

PACKARD PIANOS
Call and see the Matchless Packard
Piano at Peck's.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-26

At this time of year it is good
thing to clear the sides Of the road
Of all tall grass and brush which
would gather the snow land make
roads impossible during the winter.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-26

Many commercial clubs are carry
ing on campaigns to secure new men,
bers
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-26
LEAGUE
FORMED IN Central
PORTION OF THE STATE
lSpeciai to the Trihunel

DARLINGTON, N. D., Oct. &C.
Central North Dakota is to take on
wonderful growth. Representatives
from the counties of Barnes, Eddy,
Foster and Wells met at Darlington
and perfected an organization to be
Development Association. The follow
| ing named officers were elected:
Presidents. Joseph Doyle of Car
! rington
Vice President-E. F. Valkmann, of
Fessenden.
Vice President-Harvey Johnson, of
New Rockford.
Vice President-E. S. Delaney, of
Valley City.
Secretary and Treasurer-A. E.
Swanson, of Valley City.
Eddy and Wells counties took first
and second prizes respectively at the
North Dakota Industrial Exposition,
which was held this fall at Bismarck.
The best portion of these two exhibits
together with other fine specimens, of
farm products which have since been
gathered will be taken to and placed
on exhibition at the Chicago and St.
Paul Land Shows. An aggressive and
energetic campaign is planned and
will be put into operation at once, for
the purpose of advertising central
North Dakota. The movement is
backed by men of wealth and large
sums Of money will be spent in adver-
Using the wonderful money making
possibilities of this particular terri
tory.
Already sufficient money has been
subscribed to carry on the work for
several years. AS result of this
great work it is predicted that within
five years the farming population OF
this district will be more than doubled.
D. D. Sullivan, optical specialist, of
Fargo, will visit Bismarck profession
ally, Wednesday. November 1st. All
persons having defective eye-sight
or who need their glasses changed or
renewed should call and see him. Of
flee at Mckenzie Hotel.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-26

JOHN RUSkIN CIGAR
Soothes the troubled brow of care.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-26

Some miscreant destroyed a prize
sunfower belonging to Sheldon man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-10-27
sAXroNs RIVER.

Miss Belle Hume is doing homework
in Springfield, Mass.
The stores began this week to close at
$50 Wednesday nights.
Miss Addie Rhoades of Chester visited
Miss May Landfear Saturday and Sun
day.
The Baptist society took in about s22
at the hash supper and sale Wednesday
evening.
Patsy Harry returned Tuesday night
from New York, having been there on the
excursion.
Mrs. Charles Farr, who took advantage
of the excursion to New York, returned
home Friday.
The Congregational society took in
about $1S at their food and harvest sale
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Sarah Carleton of Windham called
at Harry Adams's Tuesday on her way to
Westminster to visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Granville Pollard of New
port, n. H., visited their cousins, Charles
and John Baker, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Allbee of Towns
bend visited Mr.. Allbee's father, John
Allbee, Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Fuller and son, Melvin,
returned this week from Boston, where
Melvin has been in a hospital.
Mrs. r.. b. Jaquith of East Walling-
ford. who visited at Mrs. Abbie Hemen
ways several days, went Wednesday to
Walpole.
Mrs. c. II. Whitcomb, who has been
confined to her bed three weeks on ac-
count of a fall, sat VI Thursday for the
first time.
Miss Maria Thompson was called here
from Keene Sunday on account of the
illness of Mrs. Mowry Thompson at the
home of Mrs. Abbie Hemenway.
The C. C.'s of the Baptist church held
their last social at the parsonage with
their teacher, Mrs. l.. A. Mason, Satur-
day evening, Oct. II. A social time was
enjoyed telling stories of their vacations.
Hot chocolate and waters were served.
The C. C.'s and Mr.. Glynn's class of
young men have united so there are no
G. C.'s now. Albert Dillingham; is tenn
porary president.
Mrs. Jerusha Thompson, 70, widow Of
Mowry Thompson, died Sunday evening
in the home of Mrs. Abbie Hemenway,
where she had boarded the past year and
a half. Her death followed an illness of
eight days with hemorrhage of the bow
els. The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon at 100 in the home, Rev. G.. F.
Chaplin, pastor of the Congregational
church of which she was a member many
years, officiating. The burial took place
in the family lot in SaXtons River ceme-
terry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-10-27
GRAFTON.

Mrs. o. L. Wilson, who has been i'll, is
improving.
Harry F~arnsworth's auction held on
Tuesday was well attended.
The many friends of Mrs. F. o. Merri-
field are glad to know she is gaining.
Miss Ethel Toilette and Mrs. G.. H.
Perry visited Saturday and Sunday in
Weston.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. R. Church. who were
here 10 days, have returned to their
home in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hearst of Glastonbury,
Conn, who had been spending some time
at the Tavern, returned home Tuesday.
The grammar school will hold a Halo
ween social next Tuesday evening in the
chapel beginning at 7.3O. The Valley
school will hold a Halloween social this
evening.
At the Inauguration of President Ben
ton of the University of Vermont the
degree of Ii. D., was conferred upon
George G.. Wilson of Harvard university,
who is one of our summer residents.
THE History of Woman Suffrage" in
four large volumes, has been received
for our library from the headquarters
sos Fifth avenue, New York. Any pub.
lie library is presented this IS set at the
small expense of express. Librarian:
should take notice while this generous
offer lasts.
Miss May Thompson of Bellows Falls
a former resident of this place, was mar,
ried Tuesday evening to Clarence Pet.
tengill of Athol, Mass. They will liv,
in Athol. Mrs. Maria Walker, Miss Mari,
Walker and Miss Marguerite Mortified
F. o. Merrifeld and Eaton Merrifield an(
DR.. n Mrs. F. L. Gilbert attended tn,
wedding.