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FAILED TO GET VICTIMS wAD.

Dayton, On Hans, 3S years old,
residing at % Monmouth street. and
Miss Helen Behrens. while crossing the
Washington street bridge were ac-
costed by negro, who at the point
of revolver demanded Hans money
Hans reached In his pocket and hand.
ed the negro rs cents, at the same
time dropping from another pocket
his pocketbook containing SAT and a
diamond ring, valued at 5000. The ne
gro, believing the change all the
money Hans had, Disappeared
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TIE PROGRESSIVE
WEST IRGINLAN
A KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA NEWSPAPER

identified with and published in the interest Of the principles o.
Democracy and Good
will be neutral in nothing and stand firmly for the rights 81
the Of the people.
uplh Of Southern West Virginia and Easts
Kentucky. s3@5z
Subscription $Ioo.
Reasonable advertising which will be made ap
plcation.
We shall endeavor make the West Vrgnian
character and
Those who would like to have such should their
encouragement and support
Read this number and will catch the drifht Of what
attempting to do
Watch is grow and work for better conditions
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THREE MEN ARE DROWNED.

Detroit, Mich George 7. Robson
Edward jolly and Louis Loose were
drowned. and Henry steinberg, the
fourth member OF the party, rescued
In the Detroit river. after their over
loaded canoe sank. The four had been
padding about at tn head Of Belle
Isle when the craft took in water and
hurled the young men into the river
Steinberg chung to the canoe for near
" two hours before being sighted By
4 passing launch.
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the street He would b ready ~
them at any moment. Something must
be done. but what7 what?
CHAPTER Nv.
A Premature Divorce.

A Premature Divorce.
Suddenly Marjorie's heart gave I
leap OF Joy. She was having another
idea. "IIl tell you, Harry. Wen pre-
tend to quarrel. and then
And then you can leave me In higt
dudgeon."
The ruse struck him AZ trifie mn
convincing. Don't you think It looks
kind Of improbable on-onsucn an
occasion?"
Marjorie biushed, and lowered her
eyes and her voice: "Can you sug-
gest anything betterr'
mo, but"
Then. wen have to quarrel, darr
ing"
He yielded. for lack OF q better
idea: "All right. beloved. How shall
we begin?'
On close approach, the idea did
seem rather impossible to her. How
could ! ever quarrel with you. my
lover she cooed.
He gazed at her with q rush OF
lovely tenderness: And how could I
ever speak Grossly to your"
We never shall have harsh WORD.
shall wei" she resolved.
"Never!" he seconded so that
resolution passed the house unani-
mously.
They held hands In luxury a while.
then she began again: still. we must
pretend. You start 1t, love-"
No, you start It," he pleaded.
You ought to-" she beamed. You
got me into this mess"
The word slipped out. Mallory
started: Mess! How is 1t my faultI
Good Lord. are you going to begin
chucking 1t up?"
We'll, you must admit, darling"
Marjorie urged, that you've bungled
everything pretty badly"
1t was SO undeniable that he could
only groan: And / suppose I'll hear
OF this till my dying day, dearest"
Marjorie had little temper all her
own. So she defended It: IF you are
SO afraid OF my temper, love. perhaps
you'd better call 1t all of before It's
too late"
Il didn't say anything about your
temper, sweetheart" Mallory insisted.
You did. too, honey. You said I'd
chuck this up till your dying day. AS
II had such disposition! You can
stay here" She rose to her feet. He
pressed her back with decisive mo-
ton, and demanded: Where are you
going?"
up in the baggage car with
Snoozleums," she SMILED. He's the
only one that doesn't find fault with
me-"
Mallory was stung to action by this
crisis: Watt he said. He leaned
out and motioned down the alley.
Porter! Wait moment. darling.
Porter!"
The porter arrived with q half-fold-
ed blanket in his hands, and his usual
"Yassah!"
Reckoning him closer. Mallory num-
bled in low tone: rs there an ex-
ira berth on this carr
The porter's eyes seemed to re-
Duke his ears. Does you want this
upper made up?"
''No-of course not"
"Ex-excuse me, thought"
Don't you dare to Think" Mallory
Numbered. Isn't there another low
or berth?"
The porter breathed hard, and gave
this bridal couple up as riddle that
followed no known rules. He went to
find the sleeping car conductor, and
returned with the information chat
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Worse Than English Sparrow.

Rabbits were originally introduced
into Australia by squatter, near Mel.
bourne. who thought that the sight OF
them would remind him Of home They
did. but they cost him $250.000 be
fore they were done with him, and
that little "reminiscences Is costing the
colonies $3,500,000 per annum. A
pair Of rabbits in I'VE years are capa.
BILE Of producing progeny Of 20.000.,
600, ana In Australia they seem d
have acted up to their ssosctsS,
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WRECK OF EXCURSION TRAIN.

Decatur, Ill.--An excursion train,
Decatur to indianapolis, over the Gin
cinnati, Hamilton & Dayton railroad.
was wrecked by broken rail at De
tioch, ILL.,. FIVE miles southeast of De
catur. Jacob Ozencok, of Decatur,
was killed, his neck being broken.
Mrs. r. Simpson, Of Indianapolis, suf-
fered fracture of the right knee and
broken rib Fifteen others suffered
minor injuries.
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SHOOTING AND HoLD.uP.

Tarrytown, N. with the shoot
ing Of one man and the hold-up Of two
others within a few hours, there was
excitement among the Italians employ
ed on John D. Rockefeller's estate at
Pocantico Hills. Giuseppe Russo was
in his garden after o'clock, when he
was shot through the abdomen. The
deputy sheriffs near by heard the re-
port Of the shot and rushed to the
place.
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SYNOPSIS.

Lieut.. Harry mallory is ordered to the
philippines. He and Marjorie Newton
decide to elope, but wreck of taxicab pre-
vents their seeing minister on the way to
the train. Transcontinental train is TAX
Ing on passengers. Porter has lively
time with an Englishman and Ira Lath-
Fop, Yankee business man. The clippers
have an exciting time getting to the
Train. Little Jimmie wellington. bound
For Reno to get divorce, boards tram
In maudlin condition. Later Mrs. Jimmie
appears. She is also bound for Reno with
same object. Likewise Mrs. Sammy WHIT
comb. Latter blames Mrs. Jimmie Tor
her marital troubles. Classmates OF NAL
iory decorate bridal berth. Rev. and Mrs.
Temple start on vacation. They decide
10 cut loose and Temple removes evidence
pf his calling Marjorie decides to let
Mallory proceed alone. but train starts starts
gers join Mallory's classmates in giving
couple. wedding hazing. Marjorie Is dis
tracted- Ira Lathrop. woman hating
bachelor, discovers an old sweetheart,
Anne Cattle, a fellow passenger NAL
lory vainly hunts for a preacher among
the passengers.
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DEVELO PMENT AND PROGRESS ALL
AROUND THE TOWN

THE IDEAL SPOT FOR HOMESEEKERS AND THOSE
LOOKING FOR A PERMANENT LOCATION; THE PLACE
FOR THE YOUNG NAN WITHOUT CAPITAL; "A SURE
PROPOSITION FOR THOSE WITH MONEY TO INVEST:
UNLIMITED NATURAL WEALTH IN COAL, OIL AND GAS
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Duluth, MINI. A tallyho coach car
rying a load of Eastern tourists turn
ed over while on the boulevard drive
here, injuring several persons, none,
however, fatally. The horse became
frightened at a COW and, swerving sud
denly, the vehicle tipped over an en-
bankment at the side of the road.
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Lorain, George Haber, of Cali
fornia, who, with his young bride, had
been visiting friends here, was drown
ed at the Municipal bathing beach.
He got into hole excavated for a
new water works intake pipe, and be-
fore rescuers could reach him he
drowned. This makes the third victim
of this treacherous excavation.
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WILLIAMSON HISTORY
PAST AND PRESENT
WATCH THE FUTURE

The only few years ago knew this town IS cultivated
anothc Sidewalks a s .tel works e
trio Lights and all the other which make
MODERN AND FLoUR1sHING CITY
It's growth has been remarkable situation Right
oes " en aod ss4 8
to-day The most promising location this country
young and vigorous business Of energy.
Of its location Its growth has marvousy rapid its
future possibilities are now Just beginning dawn the thrifty
worth while.
mate that mild healthu stimulating this particular location
presents great for Investment The
THE FUTURE
Promises great wealth and the most extensive development
known II this country While billions
and capital is being dawn Of new era is loom
people On earth The %ler
has watched the growth and advance this region and the past
ns th city that has already out Of the former vii
This beautifully situated town. III lovely basin IL magnificent
mountains with running pleasing scenery growing
BY leaps and bounds + IS right in the great pro-
write Of what know and Of what have
e tins progress we are still making for and
dveopmnt hidden will more rap.
idiy and our town now IL its infancy will prominently
SOUTH WILLIAMSON
South Williamson ian, the Kentucky portion Of where Il
surroundings that viii surpass Williamson sPlendor
years ago every We wrote then has come true
how Of the still great possibilities come The past has
here The wealth producing mineral bring
prosperity comfort and all dwell appY
cline These passing thoughts penned induce YOU "a
here That is matter entirely with the ynes
times have spasmodc ouburs Of enthusiasm about
given blessings that makes feel like telling all humanity
the advantages of this favored section.
This city and vicinity growing better all the time
wealth is increasing Williamson epending and spreading
and happy the thought that nab greatest
try earth # should happen this way.
West Vgnian office and let tell you about Williamson
country and the future that is this
vicinity It IS the land presen prosperity promise
grow ubant in breathing its atmosphere Of wonderful Develop
a#.<.
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YOU ARE SEEKING "A LOCATION,
COME TO WILLIAMSON, w. VA.

COME AND LOOK THE GROUND OVER AND TAKE IN
THE SITUATION. THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES IN
BUSINESS CLIMATE AND SURROUNDINGS
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INTERNATIONAL
SIJlyINSC|1OOL
LESSON

CBy r. o. SELLERS Director Of Evening
Department. The Moody Bible 1nstitute.
Chicago.)
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The writer only lew ago knew this cultivated
cornheid but now II Is little city, with paved streets
sidewalks Of works.
c Lights and All the other improvements which 60 make
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-10-30
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
Superintendent RushfeIdt Announces
Change in Institute Faculty
Miss Wilson One Day.

Arrangements are now complete for
the institute to be held at the Moor
head Normal school, Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday, Nov. z, 8 and 8,
This institute is for the benefit of ev-
cry rural school teacher in the county,
/ it is expected that all school Of
ficers will give their teachers this time
to attend the institute. DR.. C.. w. G,
Hyde will conduct the institute in
place of Geo. Howard, previously an
nounced. Mr.. Howard has been called
to lake charge of the university agri-
cultural train that leaves st. Paul
Nov. 6. DIR. Hyde highly rec
commended as a conductor of institutes
throughout the state, and will lecture
on the teaching of history, language
and school management.
Miss Mary Rainey, primary critic at
the Moorhead normal, will offer in
struction in primary reading, language,
seat work and story telling. Miss
Rainey will also conduct observation
classes. The model school with its
splendid work will be open for inspec-
ton to all visiting teachers. Presi-
dent Weld is arranging for special
chapel exercises during this time.
Miss Martha Wilson, state librarian,
will devote one day to the institute
and discuss the choice. s and care OF
books.
With these educators, recognized as
some of the best in the state, it is ex-
pected to have a, teachers meeting
that will be we'll worth the time of any
progressive teacher.
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Evening Grain Letter.

Chicago, Oct. 3o.-Wheat: Has been
heavy all day, opening lower and show
ing only brief and feeble rallies. There
has been a great deal more courage
displayed on the selling side today than
for some time and there has also been
some hedging here In a moderate way
from the southwest. Cash wheat has
also been offered to the Ohio Valley al
low prices from that section and the
northwest has offered more cargoes
here at increasing discounts under De-
cember G.. ]. r. Chicago. Some. sales of
these today at 3-4c under and buyers
haggling for 1c under December. Local
cash wheat sales for milling totaled
$4,000 bushels. The tendency seems to
be to drag yet without any incentive
on the bull side from abroad.
Corn-Continued weakness in corn,
/ old corn and October again suffering
severely. increasing quantities of new
corn arriving at the various markets
Shipping sales small and demand limit.
ed. Cash corn off 2 to SC. Longs have
been dumping futures, largely, Deem
Der, all day and market has been full
of 1t. Shipping sales were 115,00G
bushels. d.. 49, ..A.s.. ~
Oats-Have not been as weak as
other grains. but nave nevertheless
taken some color fromythem and rang
ed a little lower. Export bids few and
lower, eastern bids reduced 1-2c. and
| demand both export and domestic limit.
ed Cash sales reported $4,000. for ex.
port.
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ADDITIONAL SOCIETY.
MARRIED AT MORRIS
Gus Anderson and Miss Mary vinje
United in Marriage in the Min
nesota Town Yesterday.

The wedding of two popular young
Fargo and Moorhead people took place
yesterday morning, and the announce
ment thereof will create some surprise
among their many friends.
Gus Anderson, the well known clerk
at the Globe clothing store, in this
city and Miss Mary Vinje, who has
been clerking at the Moody store and
boarding across the river in Moorhead.
were united in marriage yesterday
morning at the home of the brides par
ents in Morris, Minn. The wedding was
a quiet one, and after the ceremony
was concluded there was a wedding
breakfast at the home of the brides
people at Morris, after which Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson took the train for the
twin cities where they will remain for
a few days sight seeing and will return
home.
On their way to the twin cities they
were the recipients of several kilograms
of congratulations from the two stores
in which they were employed. Their
many friends extend congratulations
and well wishes.
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THOMPSON FREED
On BOND OF $1,000
REYNOLDS POSTMASTER RE-
LEASED. COMMISSIONER RE-
DuCING BAIL REQUIRED
AND IT is SECURED.

Grand Forks, N. D.. Oct. 30.--After
bail in the sum of $1,000 had been fur
nished, Robert Thompson. who was
arrested some time ago on a charge
of ~embezzling money from the govern
ment, was released from the county
jail late Monday evening and at once
left for. his home at Reynolds. Bail
had originally been fixed at $500 and
as Mr.. Thompson was unable to se-
cure that amount of bail at the time
he was remanded to the county jail to
await the action of the federal grand
jury which meets at Fargo on Nov. 8.
Since then Mrs. Thompson has re-
placed all of the money which Mr..
Thompson was short, $1,454, the EN-
bezzlement charge being admitted by
Mr.. Thompson. AS the shortage had
been replaced, United States Commits
sioner George Robbins, who had COM
mitted Mr.. Thompson granted the mo-
ton of the defendant to have his bail
reduced.
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AGAINST THE RAILROAD

The jury in the case of H~itterdahl
against the Northern Pacific returned
a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for
$1,55S.33. The plaintiff sued to re-
cover for the loss of a quantity of
household and other effects burned in
a car which was in transit between
Beach, N. D. and a point in Montana,
about two years ago. The ase was
tried at the spring term of court, but
there was a disagreement of the jury.
Attorney F. H. Peterson was counsel
for the plaintiff.
The case on trial before Judge Nye
and a jury today is Henry and Lester
Cox VS.. n. J. Helfrick, counsel for the
latter William Russell and Mr.. Sharp
for the plaintiff. The action relates to
the validity Of a certain contract for
land in which there is considerable
conflicting testimony, some Of it taken
in the shape of dispositions from out
side points. ., .
During the progress of the trial of
the case Of jenkins. by Mr.. oliver as
administrator. and the Northern Paci-
hc the attorneys got together and a
settlement Of the differences was
agreed upon and an instructed verdict
for the plaintiff was returned by the
Jury,
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Moorhead News
BOOSTERS
HERE SATURDAY

Chairman johnson of the republican
county committee and Agent Bailey of
the Great Northern received letters
and printed matter, this morning,
which stated that the Taft Special
carrying speakers who are touring the
state in the interest Of the president,
will arrive in Moorhead, over the
Great Northern at 1880 o'clock next
Saturday morning and it will remain
in the city half an hour, leaving for
Breckenridge at s o'clock.
During the stay in the city addresses
will be made by the different speakers
who are travelling on the train. The
letters received by Chairman Johnson
omit to give the names of the speakers
who are coming, but he expects fuller
information during the day or tomor-
row. Mr.. Taft's admirers must get an
early breakfast Saturday morning and
be at the Great Northern passenger
station promptly at 1880 and extend
to them a cordial welcome and hear
what they have to a J.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-10-30
FOR CAMPAIGN

The Cass county republican can
didates started out this afternoon at
1880 o'clock to make a complete tour
of the county between now and Sat
urday to stump for the ticket. Three
automobiles left the courthouse in
three different directions.
Going north the party included Coun-
ty Auditor Leech. County Treasurer
Giibertson and Register of Deeds
Fraser. The southbound party com
prised States Attorney Fowler, Judge
Hanson and l.. L. Twichell. The party
going west was composed of County
superintendent Riley, Clerk of Court
Gearey, John G. Ross, candidate for
sheriff, and w. H. Shure, secretary OF
the county central committee.
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AICHINSON GAVE
SPLENDID TALK

Last evening DIR. J.. Y. Aichison OF
Chicago gave a splendid address at
the First Baptist church. He ex-
planned some of the tremendous prob
lens that the church has to face in
America at the present time.
One of the grayest problems is that
of the Immigrant. Another problem is
child labor. Another is the country
church and the place it takes in the
new country life movement.
He showed how the church must
have systematic giving before it a
accomplish the many ~stupendous tasks
that face it. He said that he believed
that the world was getting better but
to fight. b
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-10-30
WOMAN FOUGHT
PRAIRIE FIRE
MRS. MURk STAMPED OUT FIRE
SHOES AND CLOTHES BURN.
ED-GRAIN SAVED.

Jamestown, N. D.. Oct. 30.-Mrs.
Phillip Murk had a. close call for her
life last week when she fought a
prairie fire which crossed the Larson
farm. south of the city. She was with
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Olson. who rent
the farm. and helped save the build
ings from the flames. Her clothing
caught fire and her shoes were ruined
in her activity to stamp out the
flames. Although the flames licked Up
the grass to the edge of a granary con-
tanning 1000 bushels of grain, not a
kernel was injured. Mrs. Murk fought
until exhausted and but for the pres
ence. of others who saw her danger
and extingufshed the flames in her
clothin. might have been seriously if
clothing might have bee seriously if
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-10-30
RECITAL NOV. :
Miss Laura Graves VIII Open tne
season--Is Famous contralto
Singer.

Miss Laura Graves. who makes a
very gracious opening for the artists
recital course, on the evening OF NOV;
&, at stones auditorium. has achieved
distinction at home n ABROAD .ol
ereat breadth and beauty of voice and
for her skilled Interpretation OF the
masterpiece OF musical literature. ot
her appearance with the British Or
chestra at London, The London sun
day Times says;
SINGER are beautiful. Her tones grow
the sweeter the higher the pitch, re-
tanning the while all the rich round.
ness so necessary in q ~contralto voice.
Single seats. are on sale at Fout
e. Porterfeld's or may be from
Mrs. e. II. Stranahan. 500 sevsheis
avenue south, president of the Island
BARK Circle of the Associated Char.
tiles. Price ST.. Election returns Will
be announced. AoVL.
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~Rroomkall,s Report.

p. Liverpool, Oct. 3O.-Wheat: Weakness
in American yesterday together with
pressure in Canadian offers caused
realizing at the opening and prices
were 3-Sc to 5-Sc lower. Following the
opening there was further profit tax
ing and an additional decline of lac to
3-Sc occurred. The weather in the
United Kingdom was fine, spot markets
easy. Parts opened lower, and cargo
market 1 lie to Sd lower. Very fav-
orable reports continue to be received
from Argentine and this led to outside
selling with the demand for forward
shipments light. There were larger
tenders on October contracts than eX-
pected. At 1880 p. IN. market was weak
and 5-Sc to Id lower than yesterday.
Corn opened 3-Sc to lac lower and
further declined 1-2c for December. The
weakness in America yesterday and the
lower closing at Buenos Ayres, togeth-
er with large plate offers led to realiz-
ing. Spot markets were weak with
American grade a penny lower. Argen-
tine shipments are expected to be lib
eral this week.
Argentine-Our agent cables direct
that light rains have fallen and that
the crop outlook is splendid.
Broomhall.