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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

In her eyes. intent upon his, 10
fancied that he recognized m amused
flicker, with. perhaps, 4 trace OF deep
er emotion: the kindling interest Of =
woman In q strong man, with whose
signals he, was not unfamiliar. Pride
and his conceit stirred in his breast.
"'Twould be the delight of me life,"
he told her in an ecstasy. Il
Don't be too sure, warn you,
colonel" Her manner was now arch,
her smile entirely charming. 1T might
be no light service should require OF
you"
I'VE couldn't ask one too heavy. y.
But it's weary We are, Mrs.
Prynne?" he inquired, solicitous.
Very" There was in fact an in
definite meditation Of WEAKNESS, in
her voice. "I'm only a woman" she
said family, with a little gesture Of
depreciation; "and my ways are hedged,
about with grave perils-"
"'Tis the O'Rourke would gladly
brave them all for We. madam" he de-
clared gallantly. Command me
what We will" =,
She lifted her gaze to his, coloring
d1vinely there in the moon-glamor. He
looked into her curiously bewitching
eyes and saw there an appeal and
strange little tender SMILE Her head
was so near his shoulder that he was
aware of the vague, alluring perfume
OF her hair. Her scarlet lips parted =.
And he became suddenly aware
that 1t behooved him to hold himself
we'll in hand. 1t were an easy mat
ter to imagine himself swept of his
feet. into whirl of 1nfatpation, with
a little encouragement. And he was
not unsophisticated enough to fail to
see that encouragement would not be
lacking If he chose to recognize it.
Faith" he told himself, I'm think
ing 'twould be wiser for me to take
to me heels and run before :"
He was spared the ignominious ne
cessity of flight. In two breaths they
showed two very different pictures.
Now they stood alone on the dead
white deck, alone with the night, the
sea, the stars, the silence and the
moonlight: ORourke bit dismayed
and wary, but as curious as any man
In such case; the woman apparent
ly yielding to sudden fascination for
him, swaying a little toward him as
If inviting the refuge of his arms. .
And now she started away,
clutching at her heart with little
choking cry of alarm; while beneath
them the vessel was still quivering
with harsh yet deadened defamation
like an explosion, together with
grinding crash and shrek of riven
steel somewhere deep in the hold.
Inexpressibly dismayed, they stared
with wide and questioning eyes at one
another, through long minute filled
with an indescribable uproar: success
sion Of shocks and thumps in the in
terror of the vessel gradually dimin-
ishing in severity while, in pande-
monium of clamorous voices, the liner,
like stricken thing, hesitated in it's
southwark surge, then slowly limped
into a dead halt on the face of the
.. Ito be continued) .--,,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

dazzling white cummerbund, the up
per half of his body lost in the shadow
of the deck, a gray blur standing fol
his turban.
O'Rourke stepped forward, with .
quick movement kicking the kris over
board, and would have seized the fell
low but that the woman INTERVIEWED.
She said decisively: IF you please
no.
Bewildered, O'Rourke hesitated. Il
beg your pardon" he said in con-
fusion.
She did not reply directly; her at
tention was all for the lascar, whom
her revolver still covered. To him,
Col" she said sharply, with a signiti-
cant motion of the weapon.
The lascar stepped back, with sim
gle wriggle losing himself in the dense
shadows.
O'Rourke fairly gasped amazement
at the woman, who, on her part, re-
treated slowly until her back touched
the railing. She remained very quiet
and thoroughly mistress of herself, be-
traying agitation only by slightly
quickened breathing and cold pallor.
Her eyes racked the deck on either
hand: it was plain that she had 10
faith in the lascar, perhaps apprehend-
ed his return: yet her splendid COZ
trol NJ hor norvoc ovokod tho Irish.
man open admiration.
FAITH" he cried, breaking the
tense silence, "'tis yourself shames
me, madam, with the courage of ye!"
She flashed him glance, and
laughed slightly. Thank you," she
returned. I'm sure l don't know
where I should be now but for you"
"'Twas nothing at all. But yell
pardon me for suggesting that ye
have made = mistake, madam.
"A mistaken she echoed; and then,
thoughtfully: "No, I shouldn't call it
that"
Letting him go, I mean. Neither
of us, l believe, could we'll identify
him. When We report this outrage to
the captain, whom will We accuse?"
Il shall accuse no one," she said
quietly, "fcf l shan't report the af-
fair"
"Ye will not" he cried, astounded.
Indeed, am quite sincere: shall
do nothing whatever about it. 1t is,
moreover, a favor which I shall ask
of you, to say nothing of the matter
to anyone"
O'Rourke hesitated, unwilling to be.
lie~e that he had heard Alright.
Believe me-" she was saying earn
estly, 81 have good reason for max
ing = request so unaccountable to
YOU"
"But-but-Mrs. Prynne-!"
"Oh, you know me them" she inter-
r.2ted sharply. And her look was
curious and intent.
-'tis-faith! O'Rourke stammer-
ed. He felt his face burn. me valet
told me-" he confessed miserably.
'Tis a bit of filtration he's been hay
iny with your maid, Cecile, ! believe,
madam"
"Ah, yes" She seemed unaccount-
ably relieved. You, then, are Colonel
O'Rourke?"
He bowed Terence O'Rourke,
madam, and at your service, believe
me-" =.
II am very glad" she said slowly,
cycling him deliberately, that, since
had to be aided, it came through one
of whom | have heard so much"
Faith, Mrs. Prynne-!" .,.=
And thank you a second time
very heartily She offered him her
hand, and smiled bewitchingly. j
otis embarrassing me We are" he
protested. Faith, to be thanked
twice for SO slight service! l can
only wish that I might do more"
!. 1T is possible" she said, apparent:
ly not in the least displeased BY his
presumption 1T is possible that.
may take you At your word, Colonel
O,Rourke."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

V.R. MC6INNlS .a@
I AWYER. Successor toCurry 4 McGipnis. OF
AAces in Ray block.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

ly to break the lascar's hold, the wom-
an still uttered no cry. A single
scream would have brought her aid:
yet she held her tongue.
The. two, the woman's slight, white
figure and the lascar's gaunt and sim
envy one, strained and fought, swaying
silently in the shadows, tensely, with
the effect of a fragment of some dis
ordered nightmare. But then, as the
lascar seemed about to overpower his
victim, O'Rourke, electrified, sprang
upon the mans back. With one strong
arm deftly he embraced the fellow, an
elbow beneath his chin forcing his
head up and back. With the other
hand O'Rourke none too gently tore
away an arm encircling the woman.
Then wrenching the two apart, he
sent knee crashing into the small Of
the lascar's back, all but breaking him
in two, and so flung him spraying
into the scuppers. ~.
Without a word the man slid upon
his shoulders a full half-dozen feet,
while O'Rourke had momentary
glimpse of his face in the moonlight
-dark-skinned and sinister of express
sion with its white, glazing eyeballs.
Then, in one bound, he was on his
feet again and springing lithely back to
the attack: and as he came on jag
ged CLEAN of moonlight ran like light
ming down the sinuous and formidable
length Of kris, most deadly Of
knives. 1 s "A.
O'Rourke fell back pace or two.
His own hands were empty; he had
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09
CALM BEFORE The
STORM IN ohio

Il Il
Columbus O., May 9.-National pol
itics only simmered in this state today
after the nnish of Taft's three days
tour and prior to the invasion Of cam
didates scheduled to begin their final
campaigns here next week. The
president will return Sunday accord
ing to his present plans and Monday
he is to be followed by Roosevelt.
Campaign managers for LaFolette
have announced he is TO make final
tour OF the state prior to the pri-
mary election May 21.
In democratic ranks there IS much
activity and many candidates are
laying out plans for speaking tours,
Bryan today finishing three days
invasion of the state in which he has
been attacking the candidacy of Har-
mon. Bryan has been advocating the
candidacy Of the New Jersey execu-
tive.
Harmon is now arranging the ititi-
erary for comprehensive tour
through the state In which he viii
lTeply to the Nehraskan.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09
Chinese Take Drastic Measure
for Protection
RIVERS FILLED WITH DEAD
MEN ARE SHOT AND DUMPED
INTO WEST RIVER FOR TRIFL-
ING THEFTs-ENeLlsH SENDS
FLEET WITH INDIAN TROOPS
TO NORTH OF CHINA.

Hong Kong, China, May s.Thous-
ands of Chinese soldiers who have
been stationed north of Swatow in the
province OF Kwangtung are returning
to Canton. 1t is feared labor trou-
bles will follow the disbanding OF the
troops.
The former governor Of Canton has
been made commander in chief of the
armed forces and he is proceeding to
exterminate the pirates on the West
river. Men caught stealing trifling
sums are shot daily. Hundreds of
bodies can be seen floating near the
banks Of the West river. Foreigners
in the south of China expect a renewal
Of recent anarchical conditions.
A British feet has sailed for the
north Of China with thousands of In
dian troops from Hong Kong. Other
regiments Of the garrison here are
awaiting orders to embark.
DR.. Sun Vat Sen is retiring to Ma
Gao, Portuguese dependency on the
Canton river, where he plans to re-
side.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09
MANY ASK FOR
CHANGE in RULE

Minneapolis, May BIT appeared to
be the consensus of opinion among the
delegates to the Methodist conference
here today that that famous amuse-
ment rule should be changed.
Scores of memorials have been pour
ing daily into the general conference
OF the Methodist Episcopal church. in
session here, and probably before the
final adjournment will appear before
the conference for final action.
Far in the lead in these memorials
and one which has been presented by
delegates from all parts of the United
States is that relating to the famous
paragraph ESQ of the church discipline
which prohibits dancing, card playing
and kindred amusements. That this
section will be amended at the present
session to leave the amusement ques-
tion to the conscience Of the individual
member is the belief Of many OF the
delegates.
Another memorial which has ap-
peared frequently in the church rec
ords is that Of changing the name oi
district superintendent" back to thai
Of presiding elder" The latter was
used until d change made at Baltimore
four years ago and 1t is claimed By
many the new name has not proved
satisfactory.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09
DEMOCRATS
HEARTLESS
Would Throw Helpless Aged
Into Streets

Washington, D. c.. May 9.--The con-
trast between the republican and dem
ocratic ideas of justice to faithful en-
ployes Of the government who have in
a measure outlived their usefulness
was made apparent when President
Taft sent to congress the plan of his
efficiency commission for the retire.
ment of aged civil service employees.
The democrats had, meanwhile, pre-
senteCl to the house heartless plan,
providing for the summary dismissal
of all employees in the district of Co
lumbia over IS years of age after June
30, 1914.
Instead Of cutting off these faithful
men-and women-without remedy
and throwing them on the streets of
the national capital at an age when
the chance for securing outside en-
ployment is nil, President Taft would
have congress make provision for a
reasonable system Of civil pensions,
which at least would enable the veter-
an clerks and employees to subsist
without becoming charges upon their
| friends or the community in general.
The practical certainty that even the
democratic house will not stand for the
drastic recommendation of its commit
tee on appropriations does not explain
away the obvious intent of the leaders
to work economies at the expense OF
| innocent and helpless aged government
employees. The only thing that has
operated to hold back the democrats
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09

Columbus, o., May 9.--Until May 21,
the day on which all delegates from
this state to the Chicago convention
will be chosen, Ohio will fairly sizzle
with politics. The state becomes the
great battle ground of the campaign,
for the feeling is widespread that here
is the field upon which the probably
decisive battle of the campaign will be
fought.
Among the larger states Ohio is the
last to choose her delegates She
cannot by her decision, therefore, ex-
ercise influence on the popular choice
elsewhere, as Illinois and Pennsyl-
vania have done But she can have
even weightier effect on the final re-
suit. This is so because there are
many uninstructed delegates and prob
ably will be a considerable larger num-
ber by the time the pre-conyention
campaign closes. Then there is big
block of southern delegates -bread and
butter delegates, so called-who will
not hesitate to disregard instructions
and vote for the candidate whom they
think will stand the best chance to
win in November.
If President Taft should carry Ohio
by an enormous majority, by as great
margin according to the number OF
votes cast as Roosevelt carried Illinois
the moral effect of his victory would
be strongly felt in Chicago. The ma
tional republican committee, which
would have to decide the numerous
contests, would be Influenced by the
result; so also would the uninstructed
delegates and the southern delegates
A Roosevelt vistory in Ohio would have
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09
The OFFICIAL
PRIMARY VOTE

Bismarck, N. d.. May 9.--The cer-
tificate of the state board Of can
vassers shows the following votes to
have been cast at the primary elec-
ton on March 1s last:
Republican Candidates.
President - Theodore Roosevelt.
23. .669; William H. Taft, 1876; Robert
M. La Toilette 34,123. La F'ollette's S
plurality over Roosevelt, 10,454. La
Follette's majority over Roosevelt and
Taft S,57S.
Vice President-P. ]. McCumber, 2S8.
Presidential electorsS. M. Ferris,
%, 262: Gilbert johnson, S2,46O; Theo-
dore Thompson, 32,63s; e. H. Toste-
vim. 22,494; H. H. Aaker, 32,s91; Rog-
er Allin, 23,464; ID. p. Barnes. S1,S65;
M. Breen, 21,727; G. 8. Buck, 2S,090; f.
w. Cathro, 27,927
Delegates to national convention
o. r. Tofsrud, 29,494; T. Twichell,
%, ,ss1; Alfred White 22,571; A. NJ
Christensen, 22,7S5; j. H. Cooper,
81, ,764; A. e. Erickson, s,79s; l.. B.
Garnaas, 29,5SS; Henry Hale, 22,9o6;
Nicholas Hayes, 21,739; L. p. Hyde,
22,4s6; August e. Johnson, 32,O33; w
S. Lauder, 80, s6s; H. ]. Linde, 21,960;
r. w. Mashek, 1929; A. L. Nelson.
S1.731; Robert M. Pollock, 31,35S;
John w. Scott, 23,1sS; Emil Scow
1857: Torger SHINES. 2o,377; Smith
Stimmel 20.2s4; p. o. Thorson, 31,6O5.
Democratic Candidates.
For president, John Burke. 1887;
for vice president none.
For national committeeman--Jo ohm
Bruegger, $3.50; George e. Duis, 2,05S:
Fred w. Mclean, 1866: III. III. Perry
1853; F. "A. Wilson, 1921; Ben G.
whitehead. 922.
For presidential electorsD. S
Armstrong, 9,475; e. S. Cameron
9,457; Thomas G.. Kelly, S,616; Al. B
Kerlin, 9,4oS; NJ. D. Williams. 9,516.
For delegates to the national con-
Ivention--W. r. Purcell. 6.9s7; J. Mel
son Kelly, 6,334; Frank Reed. 6,2sT;
I S. J. Doyle, 5,S76; Ed. ]. Hughes
5.S73; w. L. Walton, 5,452; Charles
Al. Mansfield, 5.24S; Carl Nelson, Slit
Frank Lish. 5.Os1; Willis A. JOY, 5.Osl;
w. P. Porterfield, 5,O66; o. G. Major
5000; Ed. w. Conmy, 5,041; M. II
| c'Hara, 1883: J. b. Boeing, 1896; w
La. ByerlY 4.s7s: Walter Falkerson
1 4,440.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09
Hills Will
Mine THEIR
own ORES
-
No Cheap Ore to Be Thrswn
Upon the Market
Neither VIII Hills Lease Any
Mere Ore Lands
Leases to Trust VIII Expire
in 1915

Duluth, May s.--After the expira-
ton of the United States Steel. cor
poration leases of the Hill ore proper
ties in 1915. the Hill interests will
mine their own ore and enter the mar
ket as independent producers accord
ing to D. NJ. Philbin, manager Of the
Hill ore properties.
When the first announcement was
made several years ago, ore inter
ests generally anticipated some cheap
ore would be thrown on the market
after the steel leases expired.
Philbin said today: There will be
no cheap Hill ores in the market
at any time. An organization TO de-
velop the Hill iron lands and operate
the mines, on somewhat the same plan
as the oliver Mining Co. operates for
the Steel corporation, will be effected.
The Hill interest positively win grant
no more leases to other interests"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09
MAY DESTROY
The BOOKS
U. S. Loses Appeal for In
junction Against Steel Trust

Trenton, N. J., May 9.--An appeal N
the United States district court here
for an injunction to restrain the United
States steel corporation. and a nIaEEaer
OF its subsidiary concerns from the de-
struction of books and papers which
might be used in evidence in the suit
Of government for dissolution of the
steel corporation was dismissed in a
per. curiam opinion filed today by
Judges Graves. Burlington and Me-
Pherson, except as to the American
Steel & Wire Co, one Of the steel COR
porations subsidiary concerns.
The opinion after speaking Of the
application says. mo evidence is of
fered that such destruction Is threat
ened and it hardly need be said that
evidence is essential before any man
may be either accused or convicted OF
what would be in substance crimin-
al interference with the course Of JUS
tice.
1.-The motion is supported almost
wholly by the fact that after a cer-
tain prosecution, in the southern dis
trict of New York, came to an end,
number of papers belonging to the
American Steel & Wire Co, which had
been furnished by the company to
the government for use in such prose-
cution and had been returned to its
possession were destroyed by one Of
it's officers.
while we are satisfied that this
destruction was without evil intent.
the fact remains that the destruction
took place nd that is the reason.
that so far as the Steel & Wire Co. is
concerned, the restraining order pre-
viously granted should be continued"
The opinion then goes on to say that
II is not shown that the other de-
fendants were in any respect connect
ed with its acts and that without evil
dence the court cannot grant the
present petition. The petition, there
fore is refused except as to the Steel
& Wire Co, but the government is
given permission to renew the petition
If at any time counsel shall desire
such a step as necessary and jesir-
| able.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09
DALLAS GETS
CONCLAVE
VI
ShrinerS Selected Texas City
for 1913 Meet
-
Cuts Of Savannah Wen As
Outer Guard

Los Angeles, Cal, May 9.--The an
nual conclave Of the ShEiners came to
a close with the selection OF Dallas
Tex, as the 1913 Mecca. The following
new imperial officers were elected:
Imperial William +. Cum
ninghan, Baltimore, Md. Succeeds J.
+. Treat of Fargo.)
Deputy Imperial Potentate-Wm. nr-
win, Wheeling, w. Va.
Imperial Chief Rabban--F're
r. Smith, Rochester, N. Y.
Imperial Assistant Rabban--J. Put.
nam Stevens, Portland, Me.
Imperial High Priest and Prophet
Henry F. Niedingham, jr., st. Louis.
Imperial Oriental Guide-Chas. e
Ovenshire, Minneapolis.
Imperial Treasurer William S
Brown, Pittsburg.
Imperial Recorder Ben w. Rowell
Boston.
Imperial First Ceremonial Master
Elias j. Jacoby, Indianapolis.
Imperial Second Ceremonial master
w. Freeland, Kerndrick, Pa.
Imperial Marshal--Elias Garrison
Tacoma, Wash.
Imperial Deputy Of the Guard
VIM. j. Matthews, New York.
Imperial Outer Guard Ernest A
Cults. Savannah, Ga.
This last was the only Office ovei
which there was fight.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09
The Judgment Day
Subject Of Sundays
Sermon Last Evening
Evangelist Sure That He Has Place Reserved in Heaven
Says He VIII Hear His Name Read Out But Some
FargOans Who Oppose Him VIII Not Be Thae

The services of the final week Of
Evangelist Billy Sunday at the tab
ernacle are being well attended and
last night about $500 people were in
the audience to hear the sermon on
Tn Judgment Day. While brief. the
effort last night was one Of the most
stirring the evangelist has preached
during his campaign here and ninety
five converts went forward and pro-
fessed christianity before the whole
audience. This makes d total Of 2.49l.
The different lodges of the city are
attending the Sunday meetings at the
tabernacle In bodies and this evening
the baseball evangelist viii address
the Royal Neighbors who viii assem-
BILE at the a. 10. u. w. building and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09
Visit Historical Spot.

Chillicothe, o., May 9.-Ohio's con-
stitution makers today turned back to
the spot where the first charter laws
of he state were drafted 110 years
ago, to pay homage to the makers of
the states first history. The dele
gates. employees and attaches of the
fourth constitutional convention
moved in body from Columbus to
this city, Ohio's first capitol.
The courtroom in the Ross county
courthouse, where the session was
held occupies the ground where the
first state house stood. Many Of it's
furnishings are scarcely less historic
than it's location. No business was
expected Of the delegates, the day to
be spent in visiting historic places.
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Continued on Page Ten.
) DEAD FROM
EXPLOSION
Blast Furnace Of Steel Trust
Let Go

Cleveland, May 9.-The number Of
victims of last nights explosion of the
central blast furnace Of the American
Steel & Wire Co., was increased to
five. Andrew Husek and John Pollot,
died at a hospital today.
The other dead are John Zella, VIM
Champlain and an unknown foreigner
Several of the fourteen injured may
die. Nine Of those are not yet out Of
danger.
The explosion was caused by gases
that accumulated in the furnace.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09

Grand Forks, N. D., May 9.-With
the election of the foregoing officers
and the selection of Fargo as the
meeting place in 1918. the annual ses-
sion of the North Dakota Dental so-
ciety was concluded yesterday after
noon. There were about 100 delegates
present.
In every respect the convention was
the most successful ever held in the
history of the organization, and the
dentists, or at least large part OF
them, returned to their homes last
evening exceptionally well pleased with
the event.
Fargo Dentists Diamond Tooth.
caret diamond attracted no little at
tention at the dentists convention. This
jewel was displayed in the mouth OF
DIR. r. T. Kahlies of the Fargo dental
laboratory. DIR. Kahlies says that he
just put the diamond in for the fur
of it. At any rate, 1t makes every
body stop and look.
DR.. G. r. Pattison OF Fargo asserts
upon his oath, that four years ago he
placed a half caret diamond in the
tooth of lady friend of his and that
four months later she came back and
wanted it out, saying that 1T didn,t
make as much Of hit as I expected
Since then, according to this dentist
he has had several other opportunities
TO place diamonds in the mouths OF
pretty Fargo women, but has always
talked them into some other kind Of a
filling.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-09

New Roads. La, May 9.-By tear
ing away 1,4OO feet Of the south end
of the Torras crevasse, a wall of
water eight to ten feet deep and half
a mile wide is today bearing down
upon the already overfiowed area of
Point Coupee, st. Landry, and other
parishes.
New Roads, heretofore considered
practically safe from the Torras food
is rapidly becoming inundated, Boats
are being built and other preparations
made by the townspeople for a hur-
ried exit.
This section of the parish being