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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1911-12-05

a
every minute of every day. Dissen-
sions among the business men have
been happily avoided and when the
prosperity and welfare OF Leeds is at
stake. they stand together as one man.
. At Leeds is located the grounds and
headquarters of the Benson County
Fair association. This Organization
has an eighty acre tract Of land and
excellent fair buildings Just outside Of
the city limits.
1t holds an annual fair which is very
well patronized by the people of the
surrounding territory and which an
nuaIry brings many people to the city.
In 1911, over 1000 people were in at
tendance on the second day Of the fair.
While a county organization, the fair
is supported very largely by the citi-
zens of Leeds and is splendid testi-.
monial to their ability and far sighted
business enterprise.
Among its business houses Leeds
has four general stores, three banks,
three confectionery stores, two lumber
yards one -four mill two machine
shops, two auto garages, four restaur-
ants, one millinery store. one photo
graph gallery, two butcher shops, one
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1911-12-05

while a creamery ana brick yard
should also prove profitable industries.
ness advantages make it natural dis
tributing center for this section of the
state.
One OF the striking features OF this
city is its splendid sidewalks. Not
wooden walk is to be found in the
business portion of the city and over
The population Of Leeds is about
300 and the prospects are that the city
will enjoy a substantial growth In the
near future as IFS location and busi-
four miles Of cement walk have been
laid down. The city has complete
sewer system and is splendidiy
drained. The city has one OF the very
best electric light systems to be found
among the small cities Of the state and
rates for electric lights are very rea
sonabIe.
Leeds has an excellent school system
and considerable number Of the
farmers from the surrounding towns
make their winter homes In Leeds In
order that children may enjoy the
splendid school facilities. The high
school ranks among the best In the
state and two years ago It's debating
team won the state championship.
The territory surrounding Leeds Of
fers splendid field for investments.
While this section has never been
touched by the real estate boomer the
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1911-12-05

and there are good business openings
in the city at this time.
There is an excellent opening in
Leeds for an up to date steam laundry,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1911-12-05

crops Of fax were raised which more
than returned the value OF the land.
and the farmers in the surrounding
country have gotten rich from farming
alone
During the past few years, great
many of them realizing the necessity
of diversifying, have undertaken the
cultivation of corn and alfalfa in addi-
tion to the regular crops and have mef
with splendid success. Many fields of
excellent corn were raised near Leeds
in 1910 and 1911, and the experience OF
these two years have demonstrated
without doubt that corn and alfalfa
can be successfully raised in this Sec
tion
notwithstanding the excellent char
acter of the land, the price in the
vicinity of Leeds is very much lower
than in other sections Of the state
where the real estate men have BOOM
ed the communities, and right now
Leeds offers about the most attractive
field in the state for the Investor in
farm lands.
The people OF Leeds pride them
selves in keeping their little city clean
and free from all forms OF vice and
corruption and as a result the city Is.
one of the cleanest and best ordered
that can be found.
Leeds is one of the coming cities OF
the state. She has natural advantages
and she has the business men who can
make the best of them. Watch Leeds
grow.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1911-12-05

The city Of Leeds is situated on the
Great Northern railroad about thirty
miles west of Devils Lake and is the
northern terminal Of the Jamestown
& Northern branch Of the Northern
Pacific railroad.
It is the largest and most important
city of fertile Benson county and is
by far the most enterprising and pros
porous town between Devils Lake and
Minot
Benson county is one of the counties
comprising the famous Lake Region
section of the state and is as prosper
Gus and wealthy country for its size
as there is in the state of North Da-
kota.
As the leading city of this county,
Leeds enjoys splendid farming trade
and draws custom, not only from the
greater part of Benson county, but also
from the southern part of Towner
county and the northwest portion Of
Pierce county as well and the results
are that the merchants of Leeds do, a
much larger business than would ma
turally be expected from the size Of
Ahe town.
Undoubtedly the progress of the city
Of Leeds is very largely due to the
energy. and ability Of her business
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1911-12-05

pop Factory, one harness shop, two
barber shops, six elevators and one
weekly newspaper, two lawyers and
three doctors.
No line of business is overdone here
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1911-12-05
Leeds the Metropolis and Most Important City in Benson County

e Up Energetic Able Ennpng
lint NorD
Farming Communities FuureP Ponsto the Coming
/ Greatness in the
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1911-12-05

plumbing shop, one jewelry store. one
drug store, two livery stables, two auto
liverys, two implement houses, three
hotels, one tailor shop, one bakery, one
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1911-12-05

men. Almost without exception they
are young, capable and enterprising
and everyone of them is booster for
Leeds and for the surrounding country.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-12
NEW LIFE INSURANCE
 COMPANY ORGANIZED
An Arizona Corporation for Protection of Home People and for Home
 Investments.

The articles of incorporation for the Arizona Life Insurance company were filed with the territorial auditor on Monday, April 10. the officers named in the papers being as follows: Dr. H. H. Stone, president; C. F. Aims worth. first vice president; r. A. TharaIdson, second vice president; H. I. Latham. secretary: J. F. Cleaveland. treasurer, all of whom are well and favorably known all over Arizona. and whose very names alone stand as a guarantee of success. The company is to have a capital of S10O.0O0 and a sur plus of S150.00O and will pursue a gen. eral life and accident insurance busl- ness along the lines as followed by the oldest insurance companies. The com pany proposes to distribute it's stock over Arizona, placing the same in small blocks in order to secure as many stockholders as possible, who in their turn will not only stand as sponsors and endorsers but will also create local interest that will prove eXcep- tiOnally advantageous to the company in its efforts to secure pOlicyholders
 As a business proposition the advent
 
 should and no doubt will prove very attractive oppOrtunitv for investment in that the institution will at all times have large sums available for first mortgage loans. which will be ever in creasing through the medium of pre- mium income, the interest earning on which. together with the profits of the insurance business, continually in creases, enhancing the value of its capital stock markes the investment particularly desirable.
 As an insurance field Arizona offers great possibilities, as may be seen from the insurance reports of the territorial secretary, which show that in 1909 the premiums paid to outside companies amounted to $92S,750.29; in 1910, $1 ,O32, ,137. and it is safe to estimate an increase of at least 15 per cent for 1911, or over $3.O0O.OOO in three years, which it must be admitted is a con siderable drain on AriZona's resources. Arizona is practically the only state or territory in the Union without home company, and it is with the idea of keeping some of this money in Ari- zona that this company has been or ganized.
 The entire capital stock is to be sold, the books now being open for subscrip- tion, the stock % be sold at once price to everybody, with absolutely no pro motion or directors stock at reduced price.
 The contract for the sale of stock has been placed with local men who have proven themselves eminently success full in matters of this kind, and the fully expects to have the en- tire issue subscribed and be in posi- ton to commence soliciting and writ ing policies of insurance by the first of InlV
Arizona republican., 1911-04-12

found his learning, may ever under stand. For instance, in the skull be
 hind the cartilage of the nose. there is a little cavity of unknown origin. Psychologists believe that at one time several thousand generations ago, it contained a gland consisting of two Iobes joined by their common base.
 This cavity-the delta turcica-is. in the opinion of certain savants, the vestige of a sixth sense which was of great use to the antediluvian ancestors of man. It is believed that this little gland enabled them to see in the dark ness when they had not yet learned the secret of procuring light; that it was the seat of the mysterious sense of situation or locality: the power to
Arizona republican., 1911-04-12
MAN HAD A SIXTH SENSE.
Perhaps Our Ancestors Could See
 Things in the Dark.

Despite the progress of physiology, the study of the human body is full of mystery. says Harper's Weekly. Some of its well known organs have never revealed either their uses or the reason of their creation. The part played by the spleen in human life was discovered but recently. It is now regarded as one of the principal agents in the circulation of the blood But there are in the marvellous human or
 ganism mysterious parts which it is possible that no Savant, however pro
Arizona republican., 1911-04-12
BIND DEGREE SCOTTISH RITE MASONS.

All Scottish Rite Masons in the Valley of Phoenix are requested to meet in the banquet room of Masonic Hall on Thursday, April 18th, 1911, at o'clock p. m. Ceremonial Feast
 P. P PARKER bg Acting Master
Arizona republican., 1911-04-12

| orient their course; the sense so high
 ly developed to this day m savages and certain animals. The theory is plausi ble. but it is doubtful whether man will
 ever acquire any real knowledge of
 the reason for the existence of the
 delta turCica.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
Relatives Claim Dabney Christian
 Is Pi0t Victim

Alleging that the petition to have Dabney Christian adjudged insane and committed to an insane asylum is part of a plot of his wife and daughter to railroad him off their hands, relatives of the we'll known negro character served notice today that they propose to give vigorous opposition to the application when it is heard in the Probate court tomor- row.
 Judge E. F. Hallen has appointed 10 o'clock tomorrow morning as the hour for the hearing on the petition. As a matter of legal procedure the application is made by the Charities department. Christians wife and daughter asked the Charities depart ment officials to restrain Dabney for they feared that in his present men tai condition he might do them ser ious injury. They claim he suffers Authorizations, and believes that his own people have conspired to end his life by means of deadly electric cur rents running through the springs of his bed.
 Christian himself will attend the hearing. Those who are acquainted with his loquacity and his picturesque style of oratory expect a lively hear ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
WiCkerSham Submits
 His Annual Report
Especial from United Press.)

Washington, Dec. 14.-Ins his an- nual report to Congress, today, At torney General Wickersham states that he ran his department, last year, at profit. He collected fines and settlements of $4,z04,1 ,115.51, while the total expenses of maintaining the department was but S3,223,773.39.
 The attorney general says he dis missed the civil suit against the Ma tional Packing Company when he learned that the indicted beef trust officials were planning to base an ap- peal for further delaying the crim- inal prosecution against them on a motion to wait until the civil case was disposed of.
 Eleven trust cases are pending in the courts and 16 new trust prosecu- tions have been started during the year. The Department of Justice ob- tained 46 criminal indictments against railroads and shippers for violations of the rebate law in 1911. There were 1 45 prosecutions of white slave deal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
Park City Yacht Clubs ArpeaI
 Argued Today

The suit of the Park City Yacht club against the city of Bridgeport, which has been carried to the su- preme court and ordered tried again. was given another hearing today i'll the. superior court before Judge Cur tis. Attorney John w. Banks repre- scented the yacht club and former city Attorneys James A. Marr and Thom- as M. Cullinan appeared for the city.
 The board of appraisal claimed the yacht club received benefits to the amount of $138.61 when Stratford avenue was widened. The club de- clared that because of the building of the new bridge and the elevation was damaged not less than S2,500. The case went to the superior court on an appeal from the award of the board of appraisal.
 Frank T. Staples was the first wit ness today. He testified the prop erty had been damaged about $10 a front foot. The frontage is 247 feet. Attorney Marr cross examined the witness at great length but the testi- mony was not changed.
 The big legal battle came when Attorney Banks brought City Auditor Heating forward as a witness to in troduce the contract the city made
 
 to build the Yellow Mill bridge. At torney Marr objected. He said the clubs appeal was taken from the board of appraisaps action and the only thing this board did was to pass upon the widening of Stratford ave- nue. This board did nothing about building the bridge or elevating the roadway. The latter were entire diff ferent transactions.
 The bridge was built, Attorney Marr claimed, as a result of a bill passed by the General Assembly in 1901. when a special committee was appointed and the issue of bonds au- thoriZed. The former city attorney declared the yacht club could not ap- peal on a matter that was never be- fore the board of appraisal.
 Judge Curtis said he would rule the evidence in under an exception by the city and if he subsequently finds that the evidence is not ad- missable he will allow the yacht club an exception. Judge Curtis intimated that he agreed with the decision of Judge Gager in which error was found by the supreme court. But he thought perhaps the case was not presented to the supreme court in a manner which would allow it to un- derstand the situation.
 Judge Gager previously decided that the only thing. he could con- sider was the widening of Stratford avenue and whether the yacht club property was damaged by this wid- ening..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
Mrs. HenshaW And
 Daughter Give Tea

Mrs. Henry F. Henshaw and her daughter, Mrs. Arthur w Robinson, gave a tea this afternoon at the Henshaw residence, 765 Fairfield ave- nue. The guests began to arrive at 4 o'clock and they will be received un- til 2 o'clock The house was beauti- fully decorated with flowers and palms arranged under the direction of James Horan & Son.
 Those who assisted at the urns and in receiving the guests. were Mrs Belle Ten Eyck, Mrs. Archibald Nc Neil, Mrs. Kenneth McNeil, Mrs Eu- gene B. Peck. Mrs. N. l.. Edwards, Mrs. Henry A. Bishop, Mrs. Augus- tus s. May and Mrs. N. E. Vincent and the Misses Natalie Haw1ey Mar guerite Bishop, Jean Shelton and Mar ion Edwards. The catering was by Maresi of New York and Bentley's orchestra furnished music.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
Samples fin. embroidered
 articles at 1-2.

Big dealer sold his gathering of sam- ples so we in turn can sell them at aver age of half of usual price.
 Rich pillows and scarfs in handsome dark colors, embroidered by hand in beau tiful patterns So excellent is the work that one marvels at the way colors have been blended in the silken figures that stand out so prettily
 Pillows scarfs and squares, wide diver city of patterns but all of unusual good ness. And selling at practically half of usual price,-$2.50 to $9.
 Fancy pin cushions of satin with deco ration of lace, square and long and round, -50c to $3.50.
 Boxes for jewelry gloves and such, GOV cred with linen which has been embroid- ered,-35c to $1.50.
 Third floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
THE HowLAND DRY GOODS co.
Democratic Aldermen Endorse Burns For
 CoW!eS' Position

Meeting in caucus last evening the Democratic aldermen went on record as in favor of c. T. Burns, a well known mason, for the place of assis- tant building inspector, now held by Ward M. Coles of Brooks street. The candidacy of Burns was announced in The Farmer of yesterday.
 The Democratic aldermen also en- dorsed John Fitzpatrick of Milne street an iron worker who has done considerable work for the city, for the place of tree warden.
 Harry Welch, son of former Alder man Wallace W. Welch of the Sec ond district is the present tree war den..
 The custom for several years has been for the director of public works to appoint the tree warden. Mayor Wilson has an idea that at present the council has no Jurisdiction over the place of tree warden. The mat ter will likely be referred to the city attorney before definite action is talk en.
 If it should be held that the Com mon Council can name the tree war; den the election cannot be held Mon> day for no warning of such action has been issued.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
This IS silk
 stocking time.

With their brilliance and luster and richness, silken stockings appeal more strongly than ever at just this gift of the year.
 And maybe, too, it is because there is such handsome assembly - for this is 8 very attractive one.
 Fine black silk embroidered in pretty colored patterns,-$15 50 $2 and $3.
 Plain silk with double sole and high spliced heel white tan and black,-50c S1 and $1.5O.
 Rich silk in white pink or blue with tasteful figures embroidered in self color, -$1.50
 Especially handsome clocked silk stockings, white or black with the figures in self cOlor,-$2.5O
 Left aisle,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
HOWLAND'S
Special seal
 walrus bags.

For handbag that is to be depended up- on, seal walrus is worthy.
 It's oddly marked surface is attractive. It's deep dull black hue is in good taste. And it is of texture and weight that makes it durable.
 These bags are made in excellent man. ner and in deep-cut style that opens up square and roomy. They have steel frame, leather lining, brass sliding lock and bolts. Choice of 15 16 IT and IS inch sizes,- $6.5O
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
Cedar boxes and others.

Box of cedar is true treasure to house. wife. Within it, she may pack away her fine dresses and furs-and feel sure that no moth will injure or attack them.
 Such boxes, rich in their very plainness and polished till they have a delightful luster, good range of sizes,- $6 to $16. Boxes covered with mating, built strongly and with the covering of good quality, several sizes, $2 to $75O.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
Crash and burlap pillow slips.

Very roughness seems to make these pillow-slips all the more attractive. Hardly seems as though crash and burlap could be so pretty.
 Upon brown red or green fancy pat terms have been worked out in cord Those designs are artistic and attractive; the slips are already for use,-5Oc and 75c Table scarfs of similar style,-75c to S1.5O
 Pillow-cord in many colors. silk soc; mercerised 25c.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
DIED.

DIED. BRENNAN.-In this city, at 65S Iafayette street, Ann Brennan. wife of Patrick Brennan.
 Notice of funeral hereafter.
  WALL,-In this city, Dec. 14, 1911, Della B., wife of William Wall, at 275 Grove St.
 Notice funeral hereafter. a* HOJTSE-In this city, Dec. 18th, 1911, Mary Frances House, widow of the late James A. House.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. D.. Gold, No. S39 Myrtle avenue, on Friday, 18th inst. at 200 o'clock p. m. Burial in Lakeview cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
Startling Facts,
 Murder Learned
fcontinued from Page 1o

been out over night and must have been placed there recently when found.
 Rosario De Lucia, brother-in-law of the murdered man, and exactly an- swering the description of the man seen running away after the coIn- mission of. the crime, passed a most restless night in his cell at headquar- ters last evening, weeping and crying continually.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
Trolley And Gas Companies Held
 Jointly Guilty

Norwich, Dec. 1.-The Connecticut Company and the Norwich Gas & Electric Company are held jointly re- sponsible for negligence that caused the death of Maurice J. Spottswood, a trolley starter, electrocuted in New London, Nov. 15, according to Coroner F. H. Browns finding published to- day A power wire touched a tele- phone wire connected with a phone used by Spottswood.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
OBITUARY

The funeral of Tryphena C., widow of Alonzo Follett was held this morn- ing from the home of her daughter. Mrs. I. DeVer Warner. Park Place. at S:15. Rev. John MacLaren Richardson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church officia I'd at the obsequies. The fun eral party left on a morning train for Shedonville, Mass, where further services will be held on Saturday.
 Mrs. Ann Brennan, wife of Patrick Brennan, of 353 Lafayette street, died this afternoon at her late home. Be- sides her husband she is survived by three children. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made. r-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14

Della B., wife Of William Wall. died today at her home in Grove street. Mrs, Wal formerly resided in Fair field where she was widely known Besides her husband and four children. she is survived by four sisters. Miss Mary McCann, Mrs. M J. Flanagan. Mrs. Owen F. Rice. Mrs. Thomas Cor man, and two brothers, Christopher
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
OBITUARY

Joseph A. Bailey for many years a we'll known carpenter, died at his home. 134 West avenue, last night, aged S4 years Mir. Bailey was a CIVIL war veteran, a member of Elias Howe, Jr., post, G. A. R. He is sur vived by a widow and five daughters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
American Scouts Kill AZ Moro
 Outlaws Today

Lanao, Mindanao, F. l., Dec. 14-A detachment of American scouts sur prised a party of Moro outlaws to- day, and killed 42 of them. None of the American soldiers was injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14

New York-Though she is three inches less than five feet tall, Miss Mary O'Donnell severely beat up Har- ry Barnett, a masher, and then ap- peared against him in police court, where he was fined S10.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14

Melissa A., wife of E. P. Merwint proprietor of a wood turning works in Aspetuck, died at the home of her sister in Stamford, where she has been visiting, last evening. The re- mains will be brought to this city for funeral services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
ALBERT HIRMKE ESTATE

'aghe estate of Albert Hirmke, inven- toried at s351.56 all personal property, according to the report of the apprais- CTS filed with Judge Hallen of the Probate court today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-14
Pretty waist m boxes all ready for giving.

simple white tailored waist to elaborate and fImy and beautiful marquisee chfon here waists boxed they will make excellent holiday gifts.
 It very attractive collection It is large It is marked by value we'll prettness by wide of both fabrics and styles.
 Tailored waists of cotton and of linen from plain to sorts with trimming of crochet delightfully."- good hand embro ery,-$1 to $8.
 White lingerie waists tucked embroidered and lace trim med some hand embroidered and with side rues1 to $165O.
 Lace waists in handsome patterns Some, pped with fabric of dany contrasting color White cream and eeru both short and long sleeve styles-$5.75 to S750
 Black waists for house Mohar sateen soisette and nuns yelling Tucked with side-rule decoraon