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The Dermott news., 1915-10-14
To The Voters of Chicot
County:

take this method of bringing to
your attention my candidacy for Sheriff
of Chicot County. to be voted on at the
Democratic Primary. Nov. 18th. In
introducing myself to such of our eiti-
zenshlp as may not know me personally,
| feel called upon to state that my faml-
ly We're among the oldest settlers of
this county. having come here about
1927 or lH2e. My mother was born in
this county and IS buried here And
although was born in Nicksburg.
Miss. all my boyhood and manhood
years were spent on a farm in Chieot
County.
And during all the time that was
absent in the West was a tax payer
in this county. Having now spent
several years in the state and county
in which grew up. feel that | can
serve my county in the Office of Sheriff
with credit to myself and with profit to
the voters.
In asking for your support in this
campaign | do not come az the repre-
sentative of any faction, or private in
terest. My purpose is TO serve all the
citizens of the county. And. in the
event that you see fit to elect me for
your Sheriff. it is my determination, to
the best of my ability. to faithfully
discharge the duties of the office, and
to carry out the laws as they have been
placed upon our Statute Books. | shall
endeavor to uphold the dignity of our
county. and to work in harmony with
the municipal authorities of all our
towns. 1t will be my pleasure at all
times to serve the public at the Sher-
ifs office, and to protect the interests
of the taxpayers of the county. These
pledges will keep-no more are
needed | will further state that
have had some experience as an execu-
tive officer. having served under Lloyd
as deputy sheriff in Butte. Mon, in 90:
also as deputy United States marshal
under Neel laughter in Cape Nome,
Alaska, in 1900.
Thanking my many friends for their
loyal support and the interest they are
showing in my candidacy, | am
Yours most sincerely,
Benz, l.. Holmes
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14
Social Book Club

The Social Book Club had its first
meeting Wednesday. oct 9Th. with
Mesdames ". 7. Alexander and Matte
Anderson "a hostesses at the home of
the former
The president, having called the club
to order had the acting librarian. Mrs
Ford. distribute the books. Some bus
mess was discussed after which the
hostesses entertained IA with Rook
Several interesting games were played,
at the close of which delicious refresh
ments were served.
The object of this club is to read the
late popular novels We meet once a
month in business session with the H.
brarian, where we exchange books
and once a month We meet socially
The members are; Mesdames Alex
ander, Anderson, BeIser. Rolhn Clarke.
J. B. Daniels. F. Etter. L. Etter.
Ford. |. Gillian. Hoffman. Hanchey.
kimpel. Kirkpatrick. Moss. Nielsen,
Prothro. Parnell. Porter. Remley. r.
p. Stinson. Voolfolk. Ahrens Misses
Foster Cochran and Mr. A. McDer-
mott.
Officers of the Club are:
President. Mrs. NJ. K Hanchey
Secretary and Treasurer. Mrs {. G..
Nielsen
Librarian. Mrs. ID. kimpel. y X.
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14

Capt, II. F. FREEDMAN of thhe State
Militia will be in Dermott tomorrow.
the 18th, to inspect the armory and all
Federal property in charge of the local
military company. He began tour
last Monday for the purpose of inspect
ing the armories of the twenty three
companies in the state, preparatory to
the checking of federal equipment by a
United States officer, the litter in
spection to be begun November lst.
The latter inspection of the Dermott
company will be made on November 5th.
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14

The Literary Digest, in an effort to
gage the attitude of the entire United
States upon the subject of Votes for
Women, recently sent letters to a
thousand newspapers in all parts of the
country inquiring the attitude of their
community on the question In giving
the results of the canvass, the maya
zine calls it ''the verdict of the people"
and says that stating it briefly. the
"ayes" have it. Out of total of 500
replies, 39l were for suffrage, 81 We're
against it, and IS were on the fence.
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14

According to the report of the Bureau
of the Census of the Department Of
Commerce, there have been D. 81 less
bales of cotton ginned in Arkansas
prior to September 25th this year than
up to the same time last year, In
Chicot county however there had been
1886 bales ginned this year against SIC
last year The totals for the state are
80, 900 bales against 90. BAT last year.
all figures being reports prior to Sep
TENDER 25th
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14

Louis, who, after making most of the
1868 mile flight at an altitude of 1900
feet. made dramatic descent IL miles
southeast of Prescott Friday afternoon.
Nj. Assman is a merchant tailor of St
Louis, and long time acquaintance of
f. P. Remley of this place. Mr. Rem
lev was invited to accompany Mr.
Assman on the trip last week, but de
clined the invitation.
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14

A combination of circumstances re-
sulting from the war in Europe has
sent the prices of drugs soaring the
last few weeks Quinine. glycerin
and carbolic acid are among those af-
fected, qunine having risen from 3sc
to $l.50 an ounce Wholesale. glycerin
from PIC to 5Sc pound. and carbolc
acid from l6c to $500 pound whole
sale
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14

A balloon race of more than passing
interest was made last week by four
balloons which started from Wichita,
Kansas, Thursday night The race
was by W.. F. Assman of St.
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14
For County Treasurer

We are authorized to announce
W. J. SPLAWN
az a candidate for County Treasurer,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary. November Il 1918.
We are authorized to announce
ABNER GAINES
az a candidate for County Treasurer.
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary, November L. 1918.
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14
For County Superintendent

We are authorized to announce
l. c. BARNETT
as a candidate for County Superintend-
ent of Schools. subject to the action of
the Democratic primary. November
II, 1915.
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14

Our interest in the afternoon mail
has revived since the All-Over Arkansas
column is back in the Gazette again
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14
For County Assessor

We are authorized to announce
H. c. SAWYER
as candidate for County Assessor.
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary, November II, 1918.
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14
For Circuit Clerk

We are authorized to announce
GAINES MERRITT
az a candidate for Circuit Clerk, sub
iect to the action of the Democratic
primary, November l.. 1918.
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14
We are authorized to announce
D. Z. HENDERSON,

as candidate for County Superintend-
ent of Schools. subject to the action of
the Democratic primary. November L.,
1915.
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14

Comfort and economy make happy
homes You get both by using Coles
Hot Blast Heaters
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14
Announcements
For County Clerk

We are authorized to announce
GEORGE ELDER
as candidate for County Clerk sub
iect to the action Of the Democratic
primary, November Il. 1915.
The Dermott news., 1915-10-14
For Sheriff

We are authorized to announce
BENZ. l.. HOLMES
as a candidate for Sheriff. subject to
the action of the Democratic primary.
November l.. 1915.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30

ossng, July 3oFormer Police Lieutenant
etectrocuted O'clock
outside of his shirt his heart
Three shocks given before the prison physicians
dead o'clock Becker led
execution.
man satu all night of his cot
calmly talking to Deputy Warden johnson.
." have got to face it, said Becker land going
quietly and without trouble anyone"
the tne
set for execution Father cashn the prison priest and Father
New the
remained with him to the end.
Father Curry his
the head Of the little file Of that marched the
death Beckers uttered to
~ am not guilty by deed conspiracy in other
the world and friends Amen"
eution chamber seemed to witnesses he
chair at
the double witnesses
the whiened walls of the then suddenly
coming himself walked brisky rubber
imsef n electric chair.
Behind followed
death which repeated by the condemned
Jesus, Mary Joseph have nevousIy spoke
~
adjusted electrodes
first shock lasted
third
&hs collapsed figure between shock
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30

Shires, led by their keepers. They had
been especially groomed for the occa-
sion. their names and tails had been
braided with ribbon and, led by we'll
dressed boys, they presented an excel
lent appearance The cattle, of all
classes and sizes, also especially decor
ated for the day, brought UP the rear
of the procession. 1t was the grandest
sight Of the whole fair and was well
applauded by the interested spectators.
Tomorrow, Automobile day. will be
the biggest day of the fair. 1t Is ex-
pected that over 10000 people from all
parts of the northwest will be In Fargo
to take in the closing days festivi-
ties. The automobile races will be the
big feature for tomorrow. The frst
heat will begin at 2 o'clock sharp with
some of the worlds famous automobile
speed kings driving. Yesterday and
today several of the automobile men.
tried out their racing cars on the track
and found everything to be in hrst
class condition for tomorrows races.
During the heats special attractions
have been arranged for by the fair au-
thorities and will be displayed in front
of the grandstand.
The program tomorrow morning in
cluding the Wortham shows, that are
doing so well in furnishing the Midway
attractions this week, the several band
concerts by the Fargo and New, Rock
ford bands, the old settlers tent and
the numerous exhibits at the mer-
ChantS' DullQlnE, I06 auto ana
cry shows and the livestock exhibits,
will be without a doubt the best of the
whole week.
Tonight the fireworks and the
Midway" attractions, the daring high
dive at the Merchants building, the
vaudeville and the band concerts will
be the main attractions. Last night
all of these features were staged with
great success owing to the enormous
crowds at the grounds. The fireworks
were especially fine, drawing the at
tention OF the thousands of visitors
from the grandstand and side show
entertainment. Tonight the fireworks
will be repeated and according to those
in charge will be better than ever.
Late tomorrow afternoon, when the
automobile races and other entertain-
ing features are over the visitors are
urged not to miss the exhibits. The
Merchants building, the machinery
show, the automobile display, the
school exhibit. the cattle. horses and
swine, and the agricultural displays
are, on the whole. better than ever
shown in North Dakota. 1t has taken
"a great deal OF time and money to
gather such wonderful display Of
home products together and all fair
visitors should not miss the op.
portunity to see then1s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30
Becker's Soul Was
Shocked Into Eternity
at Early Hour Today
Goes to Chair Declaring "In Presence of My God Pro
claim My Absolute Innocence of Foul Crime
For Which Must DIE"
BEcKER's DYING STATEMENT.

Ossining N. Y, July 3O-Signed in his own bold
handwriting, Becker gave out the following typewrit
ten statement, capdoned "My Dying Declarations
shortly before his excution:
Gentlemen: stand before you in my full senses
knowing that no power earth save from the
grave that to receive In the face of that in the
Of nv God and Vo God proeam NV
nocence of the foul crime for which must die. You
about to witness my destruction by the state
which is organized to protect the lives of the innocent
May Almighty God pardon everyone who has contri-
buted in any degree to my untimely death. And now
the brink of my grave declare to the world that
am proud to have been the husband Of the purest,
noblest woman that ever ived-Helen Becker. This
acknowledgment is the only legacy can leave her.
bid you all goodbye. Father, am ready to 60 Amen
Charles Becker"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30

TODAY was livestock day at the
interstate fair. With the eNcelien'
naa+ber It is estimated that the at
.andance before night will reach tnat
of Yesterdays. From the time the
otn Gates opened at $3.50 o'clock TINS
norning a steady stream OF Visitors
noured into the grounds. BY noon To-
dav several thousand had gatnereu
and were being entertained by the ex-
ca,lant exhibits and attractions.
Fargo Moorhead day yesterday was
+ha largest attended since the opening
~ the fair, the total admissions netore
.,snt reaching over $4,000. With the
manv special attractions today such
=. livestock parade, the Trail county
hand Of 100 pieces and the fast horse
races it is believed by the fair authori-
.tas that the attendance before night
~,;,, comnare favorably with that of
yesterday.
At 10 o'clock this morning tpe new
n,S Sattlars' tent north of the race
troct This was followed by another
hand concert by the Fargo band OF
twantv- five pieces and the New Rock
FORD hand which AFFORDED splendid
Entertainment for the large number
of visitors at the, fair before noon.
AStar dinner the carnival attractions
drew An enormous crowd to the west
end Of the fair grounds, where the
shows were packed until the beginning
of the afternoons races.
Toward 2 o'clock this afternoon the
crowd began to get larger and when
the races started at 2:30 the grand
stand was filed and the fence around
the race track was lined with specta-
tors. More band concerts by both
bands and the wonderful vaudeville
attractions aided in gathering a large
crowd for the races.
The big feature OF today was the
livestock parade which took place on
the racetrack Immediately following
the last heat in the races. 1t was
wonderful sight The parade started
at the north gate of the track, led by
the Traill county band of 100 pieces.
Following came the livestock With
100000 worth OF prize winning cattle
and horses from all parts of the north
west one Of the greatest parades in the
history OF North Dakota passed before
the several thousand fair visitors.
First came the prize winning horses,
sncluding. Percherons, Belgiana and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30

Chicago, July 30.-The latest figures
on the loss of life in the Eastland
disaster show, identified dead. SS3;
unidentified dead, Q; missing, 236;
total, 1,071.
The work of raising the Eastland
progressed slowly with Coroner Hoff-
man declaring he would have city
divers watch the work of the federal
divers to prevent an alleged white
wash" of those to blame for the dis
aster.
:, zen the inquiry being conducted
by Secretary Redfield was resumed
robert Reid the United States inspec-
tor of steamboats, with headquarters
at Grand Haven, Mich, was recalled
to the stand and questioned in detail
regarding his inspection of the steam
er.
He was one of six men ordered held
by the coroner's jury to the state
grand jury, and is father-in- law of
James Erickson. chief engineer Of the
Eastland.
States Attorney Hoyne intimated
at noon that a number of indictments
charging naanslaughter and criminal
carelessness might be returned before
night against persons held RESPONSE
BILE for the disaster, s. gB7yi} 81 8 e
1t is said that several federal off,
cials might be included among those
indicted. This despite the legal ques-
ton raised over the Jurisdiction of the
state over federal officers.
The July grand jury must adjourn
before midnight tomorrow under the
law, and the states attorney is an
xious to have it conclude it's investi..
cation of the Eastland disaster today
If possible. Additional witnesses
were examined by that body during
the afternoon.
The federal grand jury impaneied by
Judge Kenesaw M. Landis to investi-
gate the disaster began the examina-
ton Of witnesses.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30
Russians Leaving Warsaw Germans Prepare to Enter
new BRITISH
REGULATIONS
ARE ANNOUNCED

Washington. July 3o.-Consul Cen
eeaI Skinner at London notified the
state department of the new British
regulation requiring masters and
sllilors on neutral ships visiting
British ports to be provided with pass
PORTS or Identification papers and to
present such papers with the registry
If remaining for more than twenty
Tour hours on British waters.
The bureau of navigation of the de-
partment Of commerce has been asked
by the state department to work out
some means of complying with this
order without embarrassing American
shipping. "A large proportion of the
crews of American ships are neither
naturalized nor native Americans and
therefore cannot receive, passports
from the United States. That presents
a difficulty which may be an en-
barrassment to the American trade.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30
Associated Press Letters
From the War Zone
Correspondence of Associated Press)

statues of Mars and Neptune by
Sansovino is covered with sacks Of
sand while many parts of the ex-
terror, of the Basilica of st. Marks
are also covered with brickwork, In
side the church looks like a store
house with sacks of sand piled asainst
the columns, the capitals. the st9tues
and the pulpit. The four great bronze
horses over the portal have been TAX
en- down and hidden away and thick
curtains and yet more sacks of sand
protect the windows and mosaics.
At night streets. canals and palaces
are silent and deserted. while the
ancient call of the sentinels is heard
echoing through the city-"Keep good
guard" the inhabitants that
they are being watched over and pro-
tected. 49,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30

Venice is determined that nothing
shall be wanting on her part to frus-
trate the attacks of the enemy and to
protect her treasures from bomb and
fire. Black curtains are hung over the
doors of shops; dark paper dins the
light of the lamps. and the larger
glass windows are painted black or
blue so that they shall not reflect even
the moonlight. Many of the treasures
of art from the famous picture PAL
lery. the Ducal Palace, the Civic
Museum and some of the churches
have been removed; while those that
remain have been protected by metal
lie shields and cupolas. The Ducal
palace is boarded up between its
beautiful columns, while the marble
corners are encased in brick; the
Scala del Giganti, with its great
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30

London, July 3oWarsaw the third city of Russia and the goal
Tor which the aries the east have been Sna at since
overwhelming numbers the gates the Polish capital and dis
the Petrograd further
resistance would be unwise.
Britain but
Russia itself the fall Of the city expected hourly and the problem
threatened
from the south the Germans and seriously from the
which Poland
aiming at the railroad from Warsaw to Petrosrad
This latter British admits
in the allied countries for the safety of Warsaw the
continued cohesion of the Russian
The Warsaw postofc has already been shifted
presumably have the
of the his
of
iasting
Austria Hungary. Ii predicted
viii then seek
toward Calais and perhaps toward Paris.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30
" nc ATnE e =

Probably showers this afternoon or
tonight. Saturday partly cloudy. Not
much change in temperature.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30
One of Great Crises of War
Under Way in Russian P Poland
COMMITTEE OF
-. PUBLIC SAFETY
. NOW IN CHARGE

Washington, July 30.-Secretary
Lansing announced that a committee
of public safety, organized in Port Au
Prince, Haiti, has taken charge Of the
capital and is conducting a defacto
government.
After conference with American
naval officers and the American charg-
ed affairs, the committee decided upon
the disarmament of the city which be-
gan yesterday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30
WRECK
PROBE
GOES DEEP
r e ported Indictments
Charging Manslaughter
May Be Returned.
WHITEWASH is FEARED

Chicago, Ill, July 30.--Late de-
velopments at the inquiry of the
Eastland disaster indicated that
there will be considerable friction
between local, state and federal
authorities before long, local and
-J7 ue SuIleuIIluE sIBIoWo elgls
fort is being made for a white
wash"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30
Gompers Says Foreign
Influence Is Working
With American Labor


been
workngm the country to dscounenance such at
Gompes made public
to
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30
Over l4,OO
EntereL Gates
at Interstate
Fair Yesterday
SATURDAY, JULY 81.

Automobile
MORNING.
'OO etc. open and Psa Peadg for a1 the inspection Vtors
a Street fair grounds
Of the Workman Carnival Company the
sggFsgalon
1000 a m-Band concert grounds
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Ss sss together seven Of
~ sss,s 1sss
driVns than amy other living
ReaTns EsS and lFf lnio G ganeag nS' " 9
Event 1-Danos Mile Time Trials.
will be used computing handcaps in
Mercer Name of car PEEsG aton
Bullet Endeo t
zip Dsnrow a
0'e' Event No. a-Disanoe Miles.
For of 800 cubic inches and under nu..
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s % s Ssoe 4ee % sp tas fSl far speed
:" ' Event No. Substances to be Announced.
North Dakota state Records ~ l
til T % entries m esrs , Si 1ae @ at as h @ R No dis
Event No. s-Dstanee Miles Class D-Frss-fOr-sIL
FRd5fos Dsbo~
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and 5s. P sse @ lap two s ah afa @ @
p0'''''' : - Event No. s-Free. .for,an Handicap.
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condtion eligible
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-07-30
Can Russians Keep
Armies From Being
Cut to Pieces by
Teutonic Forces ?
Kaiser and Consort Planning to Enter Captured City In
Trumphal Entry-If Warsaw Falls It Will Be
H. Greatest Event of War So Far 4

The eyes of all Europe are centered today on.c
Warsaw, which is believed the Russians are aband
oning and the Germans preparing to enter the city.
generally known that one of the greatest crises and
movements of the entire war is under way with the
Russians fighting desperately in the effort to
their great armies from being cut into pieces by the
Germans.
Berlin declares that the Germans have completed
the final preparations for great entry Of their armies
in Warsaw, which even now may be starting.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-05-01
WAS WILLING TO COMPROMISE
Ernest Wanted Increase in Wages,
Though He Stood Ready to
Make a Concession.

Ernest was very big and very black,
and when it came to sleeping and eat
ing fully justified his name. Ernest
did not fancy steady work. but he was
apt to be avaible when spring came
for odd jobs at dollar day and his
dinner.
One spring he came in with a sheep,
ish grin.
Miss Sally, been hearin' in de
lodge meetin' bout desc hard times,
and / low better raise my sarry to
a dollar an a quarter day"
You're not worth that, Ernest, and
you know it. Besides, l can't AFFORD
to pay more"
Ernest scratched his head; this was
matter for more thought than he hat
anticipated.
Il figgered out when dey wuz talkin
bout dem hard times dat couldn'
ford to work for no less. But'-hi'
black face cleaned with a suddeI
Thought won eat so much"