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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
SUIT FOR UMBRELLA.

Dunseith Magnet: The case of Ray
mond Fassett VS.. l.. III. Trowbridge
was tried before Judge Donaldson
Tuesday and Judgment rendered
against Trowbridge for SIS and costs.
According to the testimony Fassett
loaned an overcoat and umbrella
some time last winter to Trowbridge
requesting him to return 1T to John
Higgins at Fassett & Gottbreht'g
hardware store. Trovxbridge denies
that he was to return 1t to any par
ticular person but was merely re-
qpested to leave it at the hardware
store and claimed that he left the
overcoat and umbrella at the hard
ware store with Frank Higgins and
Graham Douglas. John Higgins be-
ing out Of the state did not testify.
Graham Douglas could not remember
anything about 1t but I'll. T.. ingalls,
testified that the coat and an UNI
brella had been around the hardware
store for nearly year, that he did
not know to whom ii belongs until
DIR Thiel identified the coat on the
day OF the trial. Or. Theil also testi-
fed that he recognized the coat Iii
the hardware store on the day or the
trial. During the trial each side do
MED having possession of the coat
but after the judgment OF SIS had been
rendered the question was asked who
does the coat belong to, but Ray
mond Fassett getting there first tooa
possession Of the coat and now has
the coat as well as the Judgment.
Lawyer McHugh appeared as attor-
g4pw for Trnwbrfdga and IL p Cooler
for Raymond Esassett.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
WILL FIRE FIRST
GUN AT VELVA
PRoGREssIVES PREPARE TO
CARRY CAMPAIGN INTO RE-
hottest PARTS OF STATE.

velva, N. D.. Sept. 29.-With the
meeting here Saturday for the pur-
pose of organizing a progressive re-
publican league for McHenry county,
the first gun in the active campaign
Of the progressive republicans for con-
troll Of North Dakota will be fred. At
the recent meeting Of the executive
committee Of the state league in Fargo
It was decided to open an aggressive
campaign about Oct. 1 by the organ
ization of county leagues, these in
turn to organize clubs In the county
precincts. About six weeks will be
devoted to this work by the executive
committee and as soon as it Is COM
pleted the state will be invaded by
speakers from the National Progress
sive Republican league. among them
Senator La Toilette, Clapp, Cummins,
Bristow and other insurgents of ma
tional reputation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29

Aberdeen, s. D., Sept. 29.-The ID
months-old child OF MIR. and Mrs. An
tone Waller, living six miles west of
Aberdeen, was terribly burned about
the body, face. arms and legs when its
clothing was set on fire by a match
held by an elder child, while the mother
was temporarily from the room. The
elder child, less than years old. Sc
cured possession Of a match, which 1t
lighted and set fire to the baby's cloth
Ing. The mother was attracted by the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
CROP FROM BOTTOM.
North Dakotan's FLAX Yield Will Net
Him Nearly $4,000.

Fairmount. N. d.. Sept. 2s.-on a
piece Of river bottom land on the Bots
de Sioux which he bought last year
for ST per acre. John Bolton Of this
place has just threshed his first crop.
He put $50 acres of his farm in flax
on breaking. The season was dry and
favorable to the low lands. He thresh-
ed out over 1900 bushels. for which
he received s2.42 per bushel. netting
him sum sufficient TO more than pay
for his entire farm the first year. 1t
is needless to say that no more river
bottom lands which have formerly
been considered Of little value. can be
had at this figure.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
FOUL WEED SEED LAW
Threshsrs Must Avoid Carrying Foul
Seeds From One Field to
Another.

A law passed last winter and which
became effective July /, makes it nec-
essary for threshers to use the greatest
caution to avoid carrying foul weed
seeds from one field to another. The
law provides that before moving from
one field to another. the separator shall
be cleaned, inside by being run long
enough to disIodge any foul seeds that
may be within and outside by sweeping
the surface. IT also provides that all
wagons and racks must be swept In
like manner and further that q printed
copy of the law must be posted on
every separator used in the state. The
penalty for q violation OF this law Is q
fine Of $40 to $50 or imprisonment, or
both.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
]. H. SEVERN OF
JAMESTOWN DEAD

Jamestown. N. d.. Sept 2s.--Jno.
HI. Severn Of Jamestown. one of THE
most widely known and best beloved
citizens in this section Of the state,
died last evening at Kensal while en-
route from that place to jamestown.
Mr. Severn is a pioneer resident of
Stutsman county, and for several years
farmed south Of the city. He was
sheriff OF this county for several
term, and mayor OF jamestown Tor six
years.
He was postmaster of jamestown
preceding the present postmaster, ant
has held q number Of county and city
offices at different times.
Mr.. Severn has been in ill health for
two years last past, and his death wa
the result Of a number Of compiled
tions resulting in heart trouble. He
leaves wife and four children.
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ain, my nerves are stronger and j can
% my own work. Lydia IL. Pinkham' q
Vegetable Compound cured me after
everything else had failed, and rec
9mTnend it TO other suffering women. =
Mrs. WIN. SEALS, sos WI. Howard ST.
Treston, Iowa.
Thousands of unsolicited and genu-
Inc testimonials Like the above prove
the efficiency OF Lydia II. Pinkhanl's
Vegetable Compound, which Is made
exclusively from roots and herbs
Women who suffer from those dis.
tressing ills should not lose sight Of
these facts Or doubt the ability OF Lydia
IL. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound 70
restore their health.
Tf y0u want special advice write
tn Mrs. Pinkhanl, att Lynn, Mass.
She will treat your letter rs
strictly conf entials For 10 years
she has been helping sick women
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
IDEAL" HORSE
CAME TO LIFE

Hampden Guardian; Thee. Morten-
SON is going around these days with a
bum hand all on account of a critter
he thought dead that would not stay
dead. It seems that he had dropped
the beast and was preparing to bleed
it when 1T threw back its head, send
ing the knife into the palm OF Mr.
Mortenson's left hand. infiicting very
severe wound. Outside of always be-
ing In the way he does not look for
any serious trouble from the hand, but
we feel sure he will be sure the beast
Is dead before going near 1t with a
knife in the future.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
PUT DYNAMITE IN
GRAIN BUNDLES

poland, S. D., Sept. 29.--"Jack, the
Thresher Smasher," after an absence
of a year from South Dakota, has
made his temperance, and the first
victim of the season was Ben Will
liams. While his machine was in OPP
Grafton there was terrific explosion
in the separator. The front part OF the
separator was torn out and pieces were
hurled some distance, narrowly miss
ing members Of the crew. Those who
have investigated are firm In the be-
lief that a stick of dynamite was
placed in the grain bundles, and I'M
knowingly fed by the crew into the
separator. Last fall several separators
in Sphinx county were destroyed in a
similar manner.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
ARE QUITTING
SHEEP RAISING
sTocKMEN NEAR NEW ENGLAND,
N. D.. TURNING TOWARDS
AGRICULTURE.

New England, N ID, Sept. 2s.-The
sheep industry, once SO important to
the district south Of here, viii be
practically closed with this seasons
shipments, all Of the sheep owners ii.
the territory having either already
sold their stock or having negotiated
for the sale Of 1t. In the place OF the
sheep grazing there will come agri-
culture, aa the land owners believe
that they can obtain greater returns
by breaking the land and cudtivating
it. Within the last few days there
have been over 1000 head of sheep
shipped out.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
MURDER SUSPECT
GAVE OFFICERS
MERRY CHASE

Napoleon, N D.. Sept 2s.-The man
who was arrested here Wednesday on
suspicion Of being tho italian, DIM
aidi. who murdered another ltaiian'
Ferrera, endeavored to bride the sher-
iff yesterday. Failing In this attempt
he watched for an opportunity ana
made his escape. The sheriff and
posse Immediately started in pursuit
on horseback, and captured him after
he had run about a mile from the
town. sheriff Olson Of Morton coun-
ty, arrived yesterday morning from
Mandan and took the prisoner TO that
place.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
Lioraa Thlnf "a Per.

Aberdeen, s. D., Sept. 2s.--W. ].
Lackey, the Carson county horse thief
who was captured after leading the Of
ncers a lively chase, was convicted In
circuit court at Mcintosh and sentenc-
ed to four years in the state peniten-
tiary at sioux Falls. Lackey was ace
cused OF stealing two black geldtngs
from two Carson county residents. He
fought the case vigorously, attempting
to snrove an aIibi.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
Corner : Grav WoIf

Bathgate. N. ID. Sept. ga big
grey wolf made its appearance at the
Foster farm and before the dogs took
the scent and drove 1t away it had
killed five ewes. The Foster boys and
the dogs followed the wolf to his den
and Dave Beggs has promised the
boys the loan Of his stag hound to
make q finish hunt for the wolf. Quite
q number of sheep have been killed
by wolves In this vicinity during the
summer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
BIG BuSHELAGE
NEAR FEssENDEN.-

Fessenden, N. ID, Sept. 29.-Wheat
In this vicinity is averaging from
eight bushels to twenty-five bushels
an acre; barley as high as forty
bushels per acre; oats about the same.
Threshing is being delayed by the
numerous showers. Flax will make a
good crop.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
FAIR DATES IN
NORTH DAKOTA.

Sept 20 to oct. 1s.--IndausriaI Ex-
position. Bismarck.
Oct. 8. 4. s.--TrailI county fair.
Hillsboro.
oct. 8. 4. 5.--McLean county fair.
Underwood.
Oct. 4, 5---Corn festival and exposi-
ton Lisbon.
Oct. 8, s.--Rurks county fair, Bow
bells.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
FORM PARTNERSHIP.
James 8. Casey Joins Forces With r.
.. Casey at Grafton.

Grafton. N. D.. Sept. 2s.--Atty.
James $. Casey. who has been en-
gagged for some time at Hettinger. ass
sisting r. D. Norton in his law prac-
tice, has gone to Grafton. where he
has formed partnership with =. D.
Casey, who removes to Dickinson. The
Grafton office viii be operated here
after under the firm name Of Casey
e. Casey
James Casey Is q graduate Of the
Yale university. was a member Of the
Yale football squad. and . prominent
student Of the institution.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
cass.lt0n p. o. Changed.

casselton, N. d. Sept 2s.--Notice
was received by the local postoffice
from the department at Washington,
advising them that q ten year lease
had been made with the First Ma
taonal bank for the room now occupied
BY Wright's cafe. and that the office
wiz move to It's new quarters about
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
BANNER WHEAT cRoP.
Grafton Township Farmer Has Yield
Of Forty Two Bushels to Acre.

Grafton Record Good farming pays
any year and never better than the
year Of grace 1911. Gilman Lulsken,
one OF the progressive and energetic
farmers OF Grafton township. who
lives. about three miles west of the
city, reports the banner wheat yield
of the year-forty- two bushels per
acre from a field OF sixty acres. The
land on which the wheat was grown
was planted to ry last year and was
in fine condition. Mr.. Lukken reports
d Yield Of forty -four bushels per acre
Of rye.
The Lukken farm is one OF the old
est titled In this section, but has been
inteligently handled. and as result
Is giving yields that remind one Of
the early SOS. The gross value Of
the wheat crop on that sixty acres ex-
ceeds $4,000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
INDIAN BEATEN UP.
Hsdss<in RrutalIy Treated ard Robbed
at Leeds.

Leeds. M. ID, Sept. ga half
breed Indian who arrived in this city
on the Northern Pacific passenger on
Tuesday evening was assaulted by two
companlnns during the night and
robbed be his money. The man had
been working with d threshing crew
rear Brinsmade and after reaching
this city passed the evening with two
companions in one Of the local pool
halls. They persuaded him to sleep
with them In d box car and when they
thought he was asleep they hit him on
the head with revolver and took his
money. He came to at about o'clock
ia the morning and made his way to
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
FELL BETWEEN HORSES.
Fessendsn Man Badly Hurt in Rum
away.

Fessenden, N. D., Sept. 2s.--Nels
Henrickson Of Heimdahl was severely
injured in runaway accident here
yesterday. He was preparing to start
for home with load of freight and In
climbing into the wagon missed his
footing and fell between the horses.
The horses started to run dragging
Henrickson for two blocks under them,
breaking his leg in two places and
otherwise bruising him up. He was
taken to the Valley City hospital for
treatment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
/ .Iduerwood,s station Robbed.

Lidgerwood. N. D., Sept. 90. Thieves
broke into the 500 station here last
night They found no cash. but took
about 500 worth or clothes belonging
to the agent, besides some express
packages.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29

In my side. SICK
headaches and ner-
vousness Thad ta-
ken so many medi-
cines that I as
discouraged and
thought I would
never get well. IA
friend told me Of
Lydia e. Pinkhann' b
Veg b table Com
pound and it re-
stored me to health.
Il have no more
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29

local hotel and later reported the
affair to the police who are investi-
eating,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29

re all California plums were as de-
licious to the palate as they are de-
lightfuI to the eye how rich the fruit
dealers would speedily becomes
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29

screams from the child and ran to it's
assistance. but did not reach there UNI
til the baby was so badly burned its
recovery is extremely doubtful.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
INFLAM=
NATION
AND PAIN
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Creston, Iowa. -" I was troubled for
long time with Inflammation, pains
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29

Jan. /, or az soon as the necessary
changes have been made and approved
by the department.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-29
igir1e1E

INTERSTATE LAND cOs-~Writs us.
Irrigated ana nom irrigated tracts adj
aasning Calgary. the Chicago of Canada.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-23

their complimentary vote. Republican
leaders give emphatic assurance that
none OF their votes will be given to
Democrat even in case OF a prolonged
deadlock.
The Democratic state advisory board
met tonight and after several hours dis
cusson took action favoring a caucus
A resolution was unanimously adopt ed
requesting Senator w. II. Adams, presi-
dent pro tenn. of the senate. and Repre-
sentative Durfee to call a caucus of Dem
ocratic members Monday night To select
candidate to succeed the late Senator
Hughes What action the legislators will
take appears problematical
There are sixty six Democrats III both
houses. Fifteen OF these supporters OF
former Governor Alva Adams have an
nounced their unwillngness To enter a
caucus by which they shall be bound
or the remaining ffty-one, Mayor Spcer
is believed 10 have a possible majority.
But should the fifteen Adams supporters
reconsider their determination and enter
the caucus thereby raising the number
necessary to control TO thirty-four. IL is
considered doubtful whether the Speer
supporters will agree 10 participate.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-23
CRAZY LABEL PUT ON
SALT LAKE PASSENGER
Dcmented Old Man: Who Says He is
Utahn, Puzzles the
Authorities.
Special to The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
PUEBLO, Colo, Jan. 22.-Jobu Doc. a
human dereict from Salt Lake. is at the
county poor farm here, after giving the
police and others five days OF hard study
over a battling problem. Last Tues
day John Doe. an aged man, was found
wading in the Arkansas river at small
station on the Rio Grande. near Canon
City,
The men who found him put him
the Union station they called II cab and
sent him to the insane asylum. telling
the driver they would be at the asylum
within an hour.
The superintendent refused to receive
him without commitment papers, and
the cabman took him TO police headquar
ters. He could not speak and appeared
10 be deaf.
Placed in a cell. he stood for TWO days
on his feet. refusing food and drink and
resisting all efforts 10 make him lie
down. Then he was sent TO the county
poor farm, where he began to eat and
drink and got some sleep.
He is now improving rapidly. and the
officers hope TO get him TO talk soon.
The railroad company has furnished the
information that he was placed on Rio
Grande train at Salt Lake over a week
ago: ticketed TO Denver and wearing u
tag inscribed. He Is crazy
Whether ne is a victim Of robbers who
drugSed him, or simple lunatic shipped
ont OF the state. is what the police are
now trying to learn from the authorities
Al Sail Like.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-23
SCANDAL
IN HOME Of CANNON
Courts Have Plan to Give ''Im-
munity Bath to All Who
Confess Buying Votes.

DANVILLE. H., Jan. 22.-Vote traf-
hckers In Vermillion county. Ill. home
OF Speaker Cannon. arc facing a situa-
ton perhaps duplicating the conditions
In Adams county, o.
Court officials have made It known
mat every opportunity will be given
Tor an acknowledgment OF the misdc-
meanor and Tor a general cleaning up.
whether such sequence comes DEFENDS
upon whether witnesses who Will be
called before the grand jury this week
see fit TO tell what they know.
Judge kimhrough charged the grand
jury week ago "now was as good a
time to clean up the political atmosphere
In which the county has lived as any
FOREMAN Isaac woodward of the grand
jury said his way was pointed out by
the court and that he proposed to follow
brought the matter to a climax have said
they are willing to testify.
1t was learned that the courts plan
probably would include immunity for
those who might confess to having
bought votes. II also was intimated from
responsible sources that the court would
be lenicnt with vote sellers who plead
cd guilty.
Several prominent officials announced
yesterday that they would confess, pro-
vldng others did the same. They said
however, that IL they were indicted
without others confessing they would
conveniently forget saying anything
about a confession. Today several OF
them issued statements denying they
1t is known, however. that many of them
are willing to tell all they know, pro-
viding they are not singled out for pun
ishment.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-23
UNITED STATES TRIES TO
SETTLE DOMINICAN ROW

WASHINGTON, Jan GIN response
10 the request of IIayti. the American
government has formally rendered It's
good offices TO both Hayti and Santo Do
mIngo In d friendly effort to bring about
Il settlement OF the territorial dispute
that is seriously threatening the peace
Of the two countries.
Secretary Knox has sent kilograms TO
the American ministers at Port au Prince
and Santo Domingo city directing them
to inform the respective governments TO
which they are accredited that the Unit
cd States stands ready To intervene
Official advjccs indicate that the situa-
ton /. extremely serious While both
countries have taken definite stand
from which neither will recedo IL is be-
leVcd they are anxious TO avoid war
This belief has given rise To the impress
sion that the offer Of the United States
VIII not be declined
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-23
RAILROADS THREATEN TO
CUT EMPLOYEES WAGES
Unless Freight Charges Are Increased,
Pay VIII Be Reduced,
Officials Say.

WORCESTER, Mass, Jan. 22.-Unless
the railroads Of the country charge higher
rates for carrying freight. wages will have
10 oe cut, according TO arguments put
forth by speakers at the meeting OF the
New England members Of the American
Railway Employees and Investors asso-
citation here today.
For twenty-five years" said p. II.
MorrIssey. president OF the association.
''the changes IN class rates have been
very slight. while the value OF almost
every commodity has increased. The rail-
roads have found IT necessary again and
again to increase wages.
Now they are making a moderate ad :
vance In some rates. but the advance Is
so small In comparison with the value Of
the commodities as to be almost impos-
sible for computation by the ultimate con-
sumcr. II the railroads are not allowed
TO raise their freight rates. 1t Will be felt
in other ways"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-23
PEACE ENJOYS SENT
To POLITICAL EX|LES
West Virginia Senatorial Candi-
date Has Brother Visit Fifteen
Disgruntled Lawmakers.
MISSION is UNSUCCESSFUL
Terms Offered by Democratic As
pirant Not Satisfactory to Re
publican Legislators.
MISSION IS UNSUCCESSFUL

WHEELING, w. Va, Jan. 22.-The
mission to Cincinnati undertaken by 10.
seph II. Chiffon, brother OF William
E Chiffon, recently chosen by the Demo
Gratis or West Virginia for the long term
senatorship. In which he was to offer
terms to the fifteen "self-exiled" Re
cording to advices received here tonight
Governor Glasscock II appears must
say the word before the Republicans Will
return to West Virginia.
The following statement has been re-
ceived from Senator Meredith, spokesman
for the cXies. from Cincinnati tonight.
THE visit of Joseph II. Chiffon to Gin
cinnau was for the purpose Of getting
us to call off our exile and return tc
that state in order to elect his brother
and Mr.. Watson the United States sena-
tors from West Virginia However, the
visit was without the desired effect
We told him. as we have told other
representatives OF the Democratic politi-
main here until such time until Gov
ernor Glasscock wishes us to return
Whether that time Is the 9th of Feb
ruary or tomorrow, 1t matters very little
to me.
'In matters of this kind we will abide
by the decision OF Governor Glasscock.
who is on the ground, rather than the
representatives of the Democrats
In every way the situation remains
Just as 1t was before the visit of Mr..
his brothers candidacy. Naturally, how
ever, we are interested in getting what
the Republicans want and shall remain
here until the word comes direct from
the governor TO return"
Senator Meredith said the senators Will!
remain In Cincinnati over tomorrow, be-
cause he has received no word from the
governor.