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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-03-16

of Europe have been compelled to sit up and
take notice of the American widows as a class
well worthy to rank with any subdivision OF
society abroad (not even excepting the nobil
fly, If the comparison be made on the basis
of gowns or millinery or jewelry or any of the
other standards by which the feminine world
sets such store.
Here in the United States it would be diff
cult to name a sphere in which the wealthy
widows have not been e~xerting tremendous
influence of late years. Even in politics they
have not waited upon the victory of the sui
frage cause to enable them to take a hand.
For the present, to be sure, their influence is
indirect, but 1t Is none the less tangible, as
witness the power of the salon maintained by
that brilliant woman, Mrs. Hit, widow Of the
late chairman of the foreign relations commit
tee Of the house Of representatives and the
backing which Senator Beveridge of Indiana
has had through the fact that his wife Is the
kinswoman of Mrs. Marshall Field, widow Of
the Chicago merchant.
Socially there is no question as to the ire
mendous power of the American widow. To
realize it one has only to stop to reflect how
the polite world is dominated by the ~hospitali-
ties of such wellto-do widows as Mrs. L. q.
Letter, widow of the Chicago
multi-millionaire and mother |
of the late Lady Curzon,
late vtcereine of India; Mrs. q
George M. Pullman, widow Of III
the car builder; Mrs. Thorn MmNa
as F. Walsh, widow of the h
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-03-16

EALTHY American widows
have come in recent years to
to play a most important part
in several important divisions
of the worlds affairs. 1t is
not, either, merely here in the
United States that these mon
eyed women are making their
influence felt. On the con-
trary, their influence has pro-
ven fully as potent in many
circles abroad-so much so,
indeed. that the good people
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
at8E E IHE
 btH 65.t

T5t Alaska S--als1-p ccaQ4-y Yesterday announced as ra-a nom Ssa,-e Co Fa-rl4ass. Tl= E1- uzr price cs sls4.Ia Tor l---sl L,k-c las been cut Co s-
 It5 rate Ee.l-es passage s-=a sltp oE lhe Alaska Steamship e zazy Ee5- Co Cc-Lg.a - Copper Blygr 6 No-4F-- zz nay Go Ch.aaa and G-p lg coach crer rae Ed S Orr stage line - Ea--baaks,
 This trip s aoV made l an aT- zrage oE CEtsea days, One man com iaE out last winter made he record o, twelve days
 The Alaska Steamship ceIga-y anticipates an unusually heavy -ave. l1 tae North this sumner. Many -- gL fries are already egulS rl -15 Easseuger department
 The opening of the Copper h-v-s e Northwestern railway Cl A4rc1 l4 Wul make a rich mineral -zrrllc-z easily accessible. and aD effort 5 EoW being made Co interest. also he hoDesLesdsr and small farmer T21Cua Tribune
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
CONFEDERATION
 BT Fl SEWARD
.ss.sIa- .s - - A-ls8llL

EJNES. Feb 2S-Eirs was dis eosece3 t1 tas basement 0g toe guar -e-s occupied by Co ~B.8 az Fort Seward. about l-sg -Als morRiug Be- .-r ne Ire ts9arc@enc eould get waser oa the blaze J1s building was 9 mass ol flames. The enlisted men fought the Ere wiIh determination and Ey succeeded R gaining con
 ru' and saving tAe building frOm Io- a destruction. AR investigating soa-d eoasls1ag oE NIatOr Kennedy, Cant. Wh51s and Liegs. AichashS are zxamining me building today % ss- umats the damage and sntsayor % aeass the calse os tbe fire. The men win oe Qu4-Jered 2 -Ae other baldnss un1l such tme as tae buli- ing can be repaired The lOss Wll noba5y reach g. I20a, Two or hree men were a1ared slisaSly, including $ Wilteroergsr. vho EAs u8ecH scscus for yWo hours oE account OS 1,5og struck 5g s-rean 5g water
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
TAYLOR PASSED
 EXAMINATION

B. V. Taylor, son o5 B. N Tay5lr og Fairbanks. Alaska, has Just re tened Co Seattle from New I1Es vaege he passed a sCecsss-l- e2 animation 5oc entrance co Wss- FC-E- N Taylor received h-s 4g2ol-lea- Hou Delgsa-e James W-sE=2s-zl and w-l enter upon his ---es d, Wes. Point June lE Eee- sle ---d Dan e-lel -s Ge A.-szl- rep rsssa4rs,e -1 -2e military s-asc- Ee t1ree years A-- T4E-l- attended
 B7oa-aay h-51 school and szl. - Alaska -as- Eeac---S-A---e 9-s--- .e.r--e-
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
WASHINGTON HAS
 GOOD RECORD

Washington sSnds No. 1T among sas slazss % lhs CnioR in Lhs nat ter ot deposits 1E al kiads Aeid n -1a National banEs Ct L1s s-ale, 2e- -crLsg lo I1s aIest report oE 5ae ceAE -oLsr 55 lae currency Thls $
 l-. EzsdaE when JE s recalled that Washington IS -arGech R rhe maj Ser oE population The banking sica- l-1a in IAe Evergreen slaoe- s sound The 0u-00S for a good year sas never better and bankers 1rs 1sporGng encouraging money move usnS.-E
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
0HGE 0URa5
 G0LD WEATHES

FAIRBANKS Tuesday night She -=are-aurs l-1pPed 90 2e eol1ssE -- -=eerL 8 -1-s ra-lzg, Sz les1ses eglH zero. and although i- vas 5t 1z-tH -- lle zve2-nE --ar tact d-c l1 l5-r lla rssldel-s 0E ne cLzy =--u 4-elLas such a@lseleGls as l1oEl1g-
 rues4y evening Eas L2s occasion cE t1e u5a-a-y Ia1olls party given L2e Arctic BC0-herho0t and f-ISy l-..rLas attended, -he women appear -z- 51 g1e- Emery and tGmy gowns as z -- were sumner
 On -1e sane evening the PFeshy- ---al church was packed for a So- -.al z5va- by -he men Of Lhe celgVe- EaIcE
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
MAN
 E SUICIDE

CORONA. Feb -s-LeR-5 Larsen aAl arrived rom Seattle ea a. steamer Alameda yts-grtag commit .el suicide Jlls loglGs by e.e#.a= lf gar. 1E his head ui-l r.t.e
 Ills peculiar aecoas had been H1 ucad on tae boat He had 4G aa-.u -.Ha.laa EaaE Jls passengers as-. sbout to take his Gie-
 L4rs51 had considerable money oa ls person and a bank book shos--5 several thousand dollars on deposit rl-l Seattle bank He leiI DO sl4-e- a.eal s.glHs any reason for als rash
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
JOHNNY GOULON
 THE CHAMPION
lsr AIas.a Ns..e -

NEW ORLEANS, Feb eS-Las- ussht Joanay C0Uloa -ruly ss--e. -sa- 5J hls claim Co lAs champ-oEsa.2 ---e ,u ,he bantam weight class when he eaIued ghe decision a- -ae end e -2e 2aJA round tn his fight U.-a FvaaSle C-nHley ia -aA city yesrerlay- Con sley vas thoroughly lutc.assal -ss c8E n yw0 ot tae sarler Vo0aLs d-l ae have a shade lhe best cl --
 CCanley spralned ALs wrist l- tae I5rh vouaJ. The Gshc was sv1S hru-ogL
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28

AI E1RSley, mayor 0E LOrne, s in town 5or 8 few days.
 The E1rsmen's committee Wlsh % l1u1uace thae IhsE are settling the bl for l1s lance oa ne 57nd -nsl, and zsS 5ha- all HEemsn hayins IcS- zzs VII please c0@@Ga-ea1a ElIh A- J Sseeney -ha- a settlement nay os effected
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
AGT
 As TRAINHEA
ls. alasNa Nsas sgesaa.l

EL R4SO Feb, 2s-rhe Mexican NcEJhWss1sr1 RazLread has resumed E0rusr seaejllls for ne cirse 1ae sEee the siege 0E Iuarez. a few weeks ago. They are running under zze dzecc supervision ot the asdsral 1ernmen5. aad federal tr0osess are as stias as cEal1men
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28

ca u-xl Friday evening tae les Breeze Social Club wu give one el .a-.r regular dances ta A B Hall Inc dance wu be uovei-y Sus's- ss an a1r5a and Deek-.e party
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
E
 TAXED s2S,500
sss Alas<a Ns,oaS sgreaul

OLYMPIA, Wasa-, Feb. 9S-Tas m hsl lance tax due 70 -as Sla5s on SIishael ! Hensy sslale aas been p,aced ac SsS500. The sEaoe requires 2 small psceen-ase 0E an esla1e as m inheritance EG
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
MILLIONAIRE
 hARRIEs MONEY
ls alasSa Ns-s ss.r~aaA

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 3S-EeisA Ewin. tha dazgh1ee 0S william EWtn.. sae millionaire sugar magnale. vas chis m0ERing welded N Charaes Craeker. the rsprsseaEaEys 0E an Cshsr wealraz aanily- The rssulr oE uAis ma-riags win bs ne merging 0f -Eo greaE QoEers n Ias menes markets.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
pAFp l9ZCI0LnT
 IS AOT FAIR
s,aska Ns~s aarssal

WASHINGTON. D. c. Eea. eS- Senator Eouae. 0S OresOa, E a 5ach lass nigh, tlayej President gall, stating -aag -ae Pzes.deas a--a- l-l5s 4l patronage unless the Sen e.e-s rote 4s hs wants them e1.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
TAFT SIGNS
 RESOLUTION

WASHINGTON p c Feb. Is sl... Iatg today signed Lhe ryse- on las--aa-ls San Francisco zs oa. ,.g tgz laa Paa2aa CT
 a - -- vspec--.-s -e- L5eal-l- Wilh sold pen
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
GRAND JURY
 E ADJOURNED
lsy AIasxa N=,-a sureas9

DANVLLE. IL. Feb. 2S-Aisousn- Gsnz has bssn taken bg me Grand Jury n ne vOoe selling 1VssGgaGo1 EAIca Ls now laSiRg place aE ms e-cy. The reason for ms $ ne iaeS aae -Eo oE ne fur0cs ace 1L
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
gqAg gHAlaGEs &aA
tss Alaska Ne~s sureaa)

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 3S-EOloE- zag his detess 0s yesterday, sr2nSas CoHleg today challenged IohnaS Col- lOa for 3 renra mach
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
WICKERSHAn
 WANTS JONES
(sy Alaska NsNss suresul

WASHINGTON, D, C., Feb. -'- Uz gate Wtckegsham endorses Sen a,0. Jones tor the Chairmaasa,p @, Committee on rerr.Jor.es, a- Jluas. ia aLs opinion su sEe Alaska a square deal. being entirely familiar N h Lhs coadluols la that Territory
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
.LORIMER WILL
 KNOW THURSDAY
(By Alaaka Ns~s sursaul

WASHINGTON. D. c, Feb 9S- The Senate worked uaLl rlye o'clock raIs mornlHs -On the LoEtmer case and wiu probably vote on Jhe cas- uex' Thursday, Ths Senate is show iug a disposition Co Jo all the wora possibla at Lhe present session,
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
WELLS WHIPS
 THE CHAMPION
- A-assa Ns..s sarsaal

LONDON. Eus Feb zS-Na-L W.-s. ava yoGer l Laa fighting 1a. I4sg night s-let t2e decision
 1e cad sf rseay rounds over s-l1le Welsh. lightweight champion ElgAld
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
BURNS BEAT
 LEW POWELL
tsy Alaska Es~s sareaul

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb, zS-sfank.
 Burus last night knocked out Les EaeH in Jbe HiRsteen,h rouRd oi yaal a4s -5 have beea a twenty r.1at E-eE Burns had tas best 0f Ca. boag an the say. aud Lae knock org vas strong r.shr Co tae -4s- L1e fight sas not up -o champion a .P form
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28

E-es all has been cllg-l- .F .g -rs home Cog --e E,-s- Q s1rAs .s - lzG attack ot rheumatism a.a r1.g -za s-re--s Lolay
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28

Percy Graves win leave on LAe Jet- 5zcsca for Seattle. where he El- asee. his uulls. .. E. Graves, w1o -ab.aJ sur hin. 1Ir Graves WIE re --E1 shortly
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28

Fhs Ladies- A6 Society Of nc PrssaEusrian church wAl msse az eass houls 0k Mrs Maurice. G00lngs on Thuzsday afternoon as 3e3a.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
.a9 65Is HE G:g.3rA
-s. - -. , -

EITTsBJEa Feb. -s-A Kaufman. hafga--5l- g--r -sa-eE -ts, salllI Annette S-y-ls 0t J2s
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28

Wd Rose Lard. 8 pounds. 55es 5 rlu1Ls. S5e- 70 pounds, Sl-l0. Al Fyys-BTU11 lC.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-02-28
FALLS
 IN FRISCO
Lsy AIaska News suseaul

SAN FRANCISCO Feo. 2s-A heavy snow tal ne trsr n aa memory of lne oldest znhaniLaHos. occurred in chls cl-y chiS mczning
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-14
governors
HEAR women
Sdfragettes Held Floor at
Spring Lake Today

Spring Lake. N. J.. Sept. 1.-THE
governors gathered early today with
the expectation of hearing DR.. Anna
Shaw. the noted woman suffragist.
Miss Shaw was late In arriving and
the hearing granted the suffragets
was temporarily postponed to per-
NIT the presentation of plan to
commemorate the eightieth anniyer-
saFy of the battle of Gettysburg on
July 1S. 1918. Each governor was in
vited to attend in his official capacity
and to urge his legislature to send
the states civil war veterans to par
ticapate.
Mrs J. w. Brannan. Of the Woman's
Social union Of New York. preceded
DR.. shaw. She presented to the Cow
ernorz statistics showing. she sssd,
''the strange confusion OF woman's
status in the different states
Representing the militant wing Of the
party, Mrs. vanWfnkle, who Followed
Mrs Brannan. demanded that each ex-
ecutive. including Governor woodrow
Wilson, come into the open with his
views and "in the light of pitiless pub
licity align himself with one or the
other on this question"
No action was taken on the petition
from the women Of New Jersey read by
her, demanding the recognition accord
ed women in other states.
Governor Shafroth Of Colorado then
announced that DR.. Shaw had been de-
tanned and probably would not reach
Spring Lake in time to address the
gathering. The conference then began
its regular routine of scheduled busi-
ness.
Nevadas divorce laws need revision
and Improvement, according to hel
governor Tasker L. Oddie, who is III Of
appendicitis and unable To attend the
meeting, but who sent a telegram tC
Secretary Jordan votcing his views
Governor Herbert S. Hadley of Mis-
souri,, spoke upon the right OF State tc
FIX Interstate Traffic Rates.
He was succeeded by Governor Aid
rich Of Nebraska.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-14
HUNDREDS
in Man HUNT
Gordon Of Armed Men Seven
Niles L n at Boundary
SEARCHING FOR HUMAN FIEND
GUILTY MAN BELIEVED TO HAVE
BROKEN INTO SALOON AT
SNOWFLAKE, MAN. FOR PURs
POSE OF REPLENINsHINc HIS
SUPPLY OF LIQUOR.

Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sept. IA
Gordon Of armed men. seven miles
long was drawn across the interna-
tional boundary all night while a
posse Of 500 men beat up the bush In
an effort to dislodge the abductor OF
Eleanor Gladys Price. the Riverdals
school, teacher.
The unique man hunt has the as
sisrsnce OF hundreds OF men in North
Dakota. The work OF the bloodhoundg
was Ineffective owing to the lack Of
organization, the animals being taken
from one scent TO another only to lose
them all
Early this morning a man believed
to be the one wanted. broke into the
bar Of the Western hotel at Snow
fake to replenish his supply OF
liquor. The proprietor. william Ad-
ans, aroused by the noise, FASTENED
down stars armed.
A rapid Interchange OF shots fol-
lowed, Adams being shot in the leg
and badly injured. His assailant ez-
capped. Half dressed men came run
ming from all directions, mounted
horses and started in pursuit. while
the border Gordon was notified by
courier Of the shooting
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-14
FOWLER WILL BE
In AIR SATURDAY

Colfax, CAL, Sept. I4.-Aviator Robt.
g. Fowler, and his mechanicians began
the construction of new biplane to-
day from parts Of the machine wrecked
Tuesday, the second day of Fowler's
flight from San Francisco to New York.
The new parts arrived today from Og-
den. Except for slight soreness of
one leg. Fowler is uninjured The ay-
iator is the guest of Colfax. The Col
fax Gun Club has contributed $3.50 and
the residents Of the city another $3.50
to help him defray the expense OF re-
constructing his biplane. Excursions
conducted by the management Of a
narrow guase railroad, running out Of
hsre will add to this fund. Fowler said
he would be ready to renew his journey
Saturday and that his mechanicians
ted him that possibly he would be able
to start earlier.
He said he was confident he could
make the trip over the Sierras.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-14
WILL MEET TOMORROW
Sales Foreee and Employees Of Big
Oil Concern Will Hold Semi
annual Meeting.

All the statesmen and the complete
force of the employees OF the stand
ard on Co., under the jurisdiction of
the Fargo Offices. viii convene in this
city tomorrow for their semi annual
meeting.
The sessions will be held at the To-
cal offices Of the company and the
men will be addressed by Mgr. John
L. Carter Of the company here. This
is a regular occurrence every six
months and It is time the men all
look forward to. as there Is much
Of benefit to be derived from these
meetings.
Tomorrow's sessions are expected
to be of exceptional Importance and
every man in the employ Of the COM
pany through this section Of the state
viii be present TO attend the meeting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-14
AUTO BROKE DOWN
Machine Containing Four Men FROM
Ads, Mimi, Had an Accident at
Broadway and First Aveaue.

When Ray Campbell Of Ada, MIMI,
and three of his friends started from
home this morning for Fargo. they lit
tie realized that they would be COM
PEELED to spend the day here, and pos
sibly not get back before tomorrow.
AS the machine neared the center or
the city IL suffered with an accident
which may compel the car TO remain
here some time.
Campbell. ct the wheel OF the auto,
started to turn off Broadway north
onto First avenue north. Just as the
left front wheel OF the car went of
OF the Broadway paving 1t dropped into
rut and at the same time the wheel
struck the edge OF the street car track.
The two jars coming together gave
the steering apparatus a twist and the
wheel was torn from the car. the steer
ing knuclEles swapping in two.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-14
THRILLING EVENTS
AT MAADAN FAIR
HAIR RAISING EXPLOITS ON THE
HORSES ATTACK ON HIS
HoRlc STAGE COACH.

Mandan. N. D., Sept 14-This was
another big day at the Missouri slope
fair. The management is receiving the
congratulations OF hundreds who say
that this is the biggest thing ever
attempted west Of the valley cities
and that 1t will compare favorably
with the most successful state fair
ever held at Fargo or Grand Forks.
There are $500 Indians on the
ground and a large number OF cow
boys and they have pulled off some OF
the most thrilling ana hair raising
stunts imaginable In the daily par
ade there are from 200 to ESQ Indians
In full regalia and they present beau
tifuI spectacle.
One Of the most interesting events
was the battle yesterday between the
Indians and cowboys for possession
of the old stage coach. which In the
early days made the historic trip from
Mandan to DeadwooS. 9. D. This old,
bullet SCARED coach is in itself a big
drawing card
81 L
yesterday. In the big relay race, q
four mile heat of which Is pulled OF
each day. Schultz was again first.
His time was minutes 81 seconds.
He rode eight horses four miles.
changing horses at each half mile and
changing saddles each time. Jack
Bernstad was second in 4:34: Max
Thiei and Bob Evans were tied for
third in 4:42.
The other races resulted as fol-
lows
$3.50 pace:
First, Wilton w. L. s. Ryer, Mandan
Second, zeina zephyrs, p. John Of
Underwood.
Third, Lulu Gale. J. H. HoDough
Fargo.
Fourth. cornelia NJ, J. z. Perry
Glendtve. Mont.
Time 1880 1-2 3:2s "a. 2:27.
1880 trot:
Anglewood, Thos McCor-
mick. Mandan ..... / q ]
Helen Gregory e. ]. Perry.
| GAendive .......s.... I'll
Dan Pnsh. 7. p. Riley,
Fargo ......*.........-.
Emily s.. Il. ]. Perry, Glen
dive ..................s.. 81
Half mile running race: First
LAnky Boy, w. ]. Claymore, Jud
second, Memphis, jr, Jack Bernstad
Laura. J. r. Smith, Lambert, Mont.
Mary Ann, Ben Bird. Almont. Las
two horses tied for third money
Time 2sA, 52M.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-14
Il. 5. COMPLIES
WITH NORMAL LAW
FARGO HIGH SCHOOL OFFERED
NORMAL COURSE REQUIRED BY
NEW STATE LAW, BUT NONE
ELECTED 1T = STATE BOARD
WILL MEET SOON.

Upon the reopenTng OF the pubic
schools throughout the state this fall,
the high schools of North Dakota are
somewhat undecided as TO what steps
to take in meeting the provisions OF
the new high school normal Departments
law that virtually calls for the estab-
lishnent Of q normal department In tfse
high schools.
Fargo school authorities complied
with the requirements OF the new sta
tute and at the opening OF the year
offered the new normal course in ped
agcgy. ETC.. as prescFfbed In the law,
but no one elected 1t, wnlsh is the rca--
SON for its not being in existence here.
1t is thought by the local authorities.
including superintendent Hoover ard
Principal Robinson Of the high school.
that all the students win have become
sufficiently familiar with the course by
the middle Of the year to start good
sized classes at the opening Of the sec<
ond semester.
The state high school board Of cons
troll will meet late this month at Bis
marck and many Of the high schools OK
tile state decided to await the action
Of that body before taking any steps.
The Fargo high school. however. was
found TO be abreast of tho times and
offered tbs course at the opening Of tho
| scholastic year
The law makes It compulsory to pro@
vide special course for review Of pri-
mary grade work but on whose should
ers falls the responsibility for supply
| ing such instruction II the question.
that puzzles most OF the high school
principals and city auperlntendentn az
| tie state .,.................. -; y,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-14
FROM
LAVA FLOW
Two Cities Deserted at Foot Of
Mount Etna
BOTH TOWNS SEEN DOOMED
10000 INHABITANTS RENDERED
HOMELESS AND THEIR TOWNS
THREATENED WITH BEING
WIPED OFF THE EARTH BY
ERuPTioNs OF VOLCANO.

Catania, Sicily, Sept. 14.-Twenty
thousand inhabitants on Castigliona
and FrancaviIIa turned their backs on
their homes today fleeing before the
advancing flood Of lava from Mount
Etna. Both towns are threatened with
destruction.
The discharge from crater and the
new assures increases in volume. The
main stream pouring down the north
western side of the volcano has made
it's way sluggishly about and and over
the foothills towards the base, cross
ed the railway and invaded the VAL
ley OF Alacntara. Today the front Is
fifty feet high and third of a mile
wide. Gathering velocity 1t forced the
peasant jewellers in it's path to make
a hurried retreat. 1t cut off the wa
ter supply Of several villages.
When the stream was within three
miles of Castigliona and F'rancavilla.
the people collected their portable
property and made for higher places.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-14
KILLED WHEN
ENGINE FELL
JAMES REAToN CRUSHED BY
FALL or THREsHING ENGINE
THROUGH BRIDGE.

Bottineau, N. D.. Sept. 1t.-James
Beaton. aged 2. was almost instantly
killed, and his father, Duncan Beaton.
injured late yesterday afternoon when
their big S5-horse power Reeves
threshing engine broke through a
wooden bridge across Oak creek six
miles southwest of this city. The ac-
cident occurred at $40. while the
Beatons were moving their threshing
outfit. Thfy planked the bridge in the
usual manner but when the full
weight of the big engine came onto It
the timbers gave way without warning.
Duncan Beaton. owner Of the rig.
jumped and saved his life. His son
was just in the act of shoveling coal
into the IRE box, and evidently tried
to jump clear, but was caught be-
tween the rim of the left wheel and
the tender and wedged in so tightly
that a large number Of men worked
steadily until nearly midnight to ex-
tricate the body. The young man was
crushed just over the heart and his
left leg was ground to a pulp from the
knee to the ankle. Duncan Beaton
had three ribs broken and one Of
his arms is bruised and scaided.