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The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-07-08

TTTlERE is a story that will thrill
III all red-blooded Americans, a
ES story rich in human interest,
IL and il il is not at al
times pleasant reading, that is
because the spectacle Of eleven
strong men conspiring to harass
and crush a lone defenseless
woman is a sight well calculated to
bring the blush Of shame 10 the
brow Of every lover Of our free gov
ernment-every man, indeed, who
possesses a particle Of honor or no
bility Of character.
But this story has far deeper and
more profound interest and signif-
canoe than anything that attaches
TO the personality Of those con-
cerned. BEHIND 1T LOOMS UP
IN VIVID OUTLINE TWO
MIGHTY WORLD IDEALS OR
SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT,
THAT ARE AT THIS VERY
HOUR GRAPHING IN A LIFE
AND DEATH STRUGGLE FOR
MASTERSHIP OF AMERICA.
Here is seen the natural, the in
evitable fruitage Of two rival sys-
tens Of rule, on the one hand we
have the enlightened spirit of our
free democratic constitution, as ex-
emplifed in DR.. Loyeland's word
and deed, in bold contrast with
the intolerant, despotic, monarchial
theory Of politico-ecclesiastical Ro-
manism. Here in miniature is seen
the mighty struggle now being
waged throughout the republic be-
tween the friends Of our constitu-
tion, which guarantees liberty OF
religious discussion, freedom of
press and assembly, and the organ
lied oath bound subjects Of the Ital-
ian pope whose acts prove how pitt
fully false and insincere are all
their patriotic professions. Here
in priest and Protestant preacher,
in Roman Knight and former nun,
are seen the incarnations OF despot-
ism inherent in the monarchial pa
pal system and the glorious liberty
and enlightenment that distinguish
es our noble Protestant democracy.
Leading characters in the Drama
The drama with which we are
about to deal is in progress in the
city Of Portland, Oregon, and il
will be interesting at the outset to
glance at the principal characters.
ELIZABETH CH0FFE
formerly a nun, but now a Protes-
tant christian.
For thirty-one years she was a sister
Of charity, seventeen years Of this time
being spent nursing the sick and dying
in st. Vineent's Hospital, Portland, Ore
gon. Miss Schoffen, after escaping from
her prison-like convent, embraced the
gospel Of Christ as taught by the founder
Of Christianity, and has for some time
been lecturing 10 vast audiences OF
earnest Christian people in many Of the
leading Protestant churches Of Portland
Those who hear her, say that though sh,
bravely exposes the jsuggernsut like ma
chine Of the Roman hierarchy, she make,
no personal attacks, and evinces the fin,
conscientious truth.loving spirit Of a true
/. Christian.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
subjects of the pope Of Rome.
Supporters of the pspal system, anS
consequently enemies Of freedom Of re
igious discussion and other fundamental
principles Of our free democracy Whiel
are vital provisions Of the organic Law
Of our land. The following are the namel
Of the eleven members Of this secret oath
bound society, who constitute the grouI
selected 10 harass and silence the defense
les little woman: ]. w. Kelly, W. ]
Rrsndsrgast ROgr b sinnott Jane
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-07-08

and prove impressive to those who
10 not pcruse the article, but when
the reader finds that the "bigotry
runs mad" consists IN the refusal Of
leading Protestant ministers and
the mteiigeHi patriotic population
10 join in ne Infamous Roman
Catholic boyroH and censorship,
they will see how Roman Catholic
education warps It's victims minds
until they become alien eUsn 10 The
spirit Of democracy.
II Miss Schoffen's language is
that Of the gutter, Thers did she
learn it9 Al the pdrochidl SchoolH
In the Roman Catholic confession
dlY Or during the thirty-one years
in the conrsntP
A New Richmond" On the Field
What the Portland BIG siereH,
Knights Of Columbus contemplated
doing in order to prevent Miss
Schoffen from delivering her mes
sage, we have no means Of know
ing, but just as these enemies of
freedom Of religious discussion were
preparing to strike their blow,
something happened.
The Free Press Defense League
appeared on the scene. The secre-
tary-treasurer and counsel Of the
league, sent word to Hon. ". r.
Biddle to protect Miss Schoiren in
the courts and otherwise, in the full
enjoyment Of her constitutional
right Of freedom Of speech, from
any and all attempts Of knights
Of Columbus or any other oath
bound followers Of the foreign SOW
ercign who might attempt TO strike
down this vital weapon in the ar
mory of democracy.
II is interesting TO follow this ar.
ticle with Miss Schoifen's illuminat.
ing letter commenting on the same
and with extracts from the introduc.
tory address of the Rev. Frank Love
land, when he presented the former
nun TO his audience after being
warned by priest 0'Hara rot TO per-
init her to speak. These three ar,
ticles have special value as reflect,
ing vividly the deadly opposition be
tween the spirit and genius oI
Protestant democracy and the mon
archial papacy.
Letter From Miss Schoffen
In a letter written by the forme,
nun, which accompanied the abov,
article from the Catholic Sentinel
Miss Schoffen thus refers to he
work, and comments on the attacl
made in the Catholic journal:
"For the past several months hAy,
been giving lectures on my past eIpen
enees Of my convent life.
do not talk against the people, or tn
hltttIns Out tue SYSTEM Nne tCtlcHlhatlCa
or priest machinery which had me II
physical and mental enslavement 70
thirty-one years, its dupe and victim
grinding and working to build and en-
rich Rome's slave-pens.
l do not speak against religion.
am happy 70 have found the true Chris
religion Of the New Testament teaching
II was only after ! was driven in n
last eight months Of my prison caree
Of pagan darkness, that / was forced {
give up praying 70 the blessed image
/ and pictures, that l went direct to Goo
my Heavenly Father, for light, truth an
redress, and shortly after I did 50
found myself out Of the Ron an Cstholi
slave pen.
II would be impossible for me to dra,
/ the line between religion and politics
the convent life, as il is called a religion
house and our occupations as well q
"Our holy religious" practices beeom
sanctifed.
The pope h infaIlibls in all matter
Of faith and discipline. Our rules Al
approved hy tAs PsR< snd hs being q
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-07-08

ferrcd to support for office, men
pledged to the democratic, instead
Of the papal system Of government.
Hierarchy Attacks Miss schoffen
The following is the verbatim re-
production Of the article from the
Catholic Sentinel. the official organ
of Archbishop Christie's diocese.
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-07-08

ETHE SUEERAGISTS evidence of wanting equal
license sin than equal right -
the popeS Waan of ST. Louis of June IS TO- col
If thi sande thousands of the best
America, what is il? e s s e
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-07-08
Real and Bogus Knights

In olden times it pGs the glory
Of the knight that he made the pro-
lection of defenseless pomdnhood
his special charge. The Roman
Catholic kaishts Of hs t.0satisth
The menace. [volume] (Aurora, Mo.) 1911-1920, 1916-07-08

lcOatinued on Page Z Column a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
BRANDELS
FRIENDS
HOPEFUL

Washington, May 23.-Friends of
Louis d. Brandeis Bsare more hopeful
today than they have been for many
weeks that his nomination to the su-
preme court would be ordered favor
ably reported to the senate by the ju-
dietary committee next Wednesday
when the committee has agreed to
vote.
Some Democratic senators predict
ed that the vote in the committee
would be nine to eight for a report
recommending confirmation. counting
on the absence of Senator Shields,
democrat, who is in Tennessee. It
was reported that the Tennessee SEN
ator who all along has been regarded
| as opposed to favorable action, would
not return by Wednesday. If he re-
turns, the chances are that the nomi-
nation will be reported without recon-
lmendation and without prejudice.
Eight republican senators on the COM
mittee will vote solidly against Mr..
lBrandeis.
Senator Culberson chairman of the
committee. made public letter from
DR.. Charles w. Eliot. president emeri-
tus Of Harvard, urging confirmation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
Berlin Denies That
French Have the Fort
French Maintain 1t
Is In Their Hands

23-Recapture
Douaunon
the public the
% have IN utral opinion
of the
attention hill, other
assembled large amount OF artillery for an attack Douauont
sector.
On Sunday heavy artillery
Fort Douaumont and adjacent positions.
yesterday.
When the
selected the trained began to advance the arsesse
stubborn
road
infantry inch by inch at the point of bayone.
The leading French eontngen reached Fort Douaumon
o'clock They killed all
large number they
the
all failed
with the serious efforts the Germans expected make
The military critics to have
shaken the whole
Germans and the French oain there
regarded at having nufd the significant
the Germans the battle
Fighting continued with violence
euse along Verdun the night
office announced this afternoon.
The French made further within The
the fort
The battle atackna French posi-.
tons the west side of the hiI the gas
official French trenches
put were dodged Immediately On the side of
Permitted to reach the French lines.
The principal fighting between
haumont and 0ouaumont formation
to
reoccuPyns of farm which
had been captured by the French.
GERMANS DELAY CASUALTY LISTS.
British
casualty lists
issued from time to time
to have been supplied.
the taken
et trenches in
JUST oeen published as among German missing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23

Field Headquarters Mexico May 16Via Motor Columbus,
NJ NJ May 23)-Auomobie military in the
H. when the bandit leader Colonel Julio Car
denas, was his ieutenants.
Three Pershngs started about
Miguel De Ruo short the
family
not occasionally at American troops
children, had remained
positive information to the American staff
his for rendezvous.
the ostenshe
of Lieutenant George S. Patton J of General
Pershins's staff
Within of the ranch the topped HILL from which they
their objective which would have been impossible
Running sixty mil hour speed they within
discovered.
Mexican, working in the the warning but it
his could
the the Americans had
rounded the place.
Cardenas the first from shelter He and
Lieutenant Patton in pistol duel in which shot from
him back the
killed soldiers, when he tried
to
COMPLAINS AGAINST MERIcAN TROOPS
Casas Grandes district
American there General GaVra
in Juarez
BANDITS SHOT TRYING TO ESCAPE
23-CoI, NORM charged with
planning south veano Ponce, charged
with participating Wreckng
miles north of here
shot killed. according report reaching
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
7. R. IS
CALLED AS
WITNESS

Washington. May 23.-Former Presi-
dent Roosevelt appeared on the wit
ness stand in the perjury trial of three
officers of the Riggs National bank.
He testified as a character witness
for Pres. G. G. Glover of the bank, one
of the indicted men.
Roosevelt said he had known Glover
since 1889, that he had had business
and social relations with the banker
while civil, service examiner, assistant
secretary of navy, vice president and
president Glover's general character
and standing in the District of Colum-
bia he added, was of the highest,
Roosevelt said.
Roosevelt reached the courtroom ten
minutes before court convened. A big
crowd was waiting to see him and
Cheered loudly as he entered.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
.RESUBMLSSION
UP IN NEBRASKA

Lincon, Neb., May ga petition
for the submission for the prohibition
amendment to the state constitution
to be voted on at the November cleo
ton was formally filed with the secre-
tary of state. 1t contains $1,000
signatures, nearly double the number
necessary under the initiative and
referendum law. Governor Moorhead
as required by the statutes, was pres
ent as a witness to the filing. He will
designate two members of his office
force to attend the certifying Of the
signatures preliminary to placing the
proposal on the ballot.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
RUSSIA
DEPENDS
ON i. 5.

New York, May 23-The Russian
government is Offering every encour-
agement for the establishment, after
the war of American owned factories
for the production OF agricultural
machinery, according to A. P. Conger
of Racine, Wis, representative of the
American Traction Co., who arrived
here on the steamship Frederick VIII,
after a six months business trip to
Russia,
Conger said his mission to Russia
was in the interests Of American
trade, particularly for the develop
ment of direct business when the war
is ended. Conger said he found Russia
depending on America for machinery.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
new i. 5.
NOTE IS
COMPLETE

Washington, May 23. - President
Wilson sent to the state department u
complete draft of the new note to
Great Britain, protesting against
interference with American mails 1t
was not laid before the cabinet, but
it's general terms were explained. The
note will be cabled to London immedi-
ately, and it is understood that
duplicate will go to the French govern
ment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
Wnrksd Old SwindIa.

East st. Louis, H., May ia .an
giving the name of John r. Harris tod
the Tolice that he bad been swindled
out of $4,000 in fake fixed horse
race" He said he turned his money
over to three men at a hotel here and
that in a few minutes they left the
hotel ostensibly to get some money
from a safe deposit vault. A bellboy
said he saw men, answering the de-
scription of the alleged swindlers start
toward Belleyille in an automobile.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23

At the county bastile yesterday
Smith made desperate attempt to
prove that he was insane. and for sew
eral minutes created ruction that
startled the other inmates of the Jail.
A heavy broomstick, welded by Smith,
was broken over the head of another
prisoner. Sheriff A. F. Turner was
called. and after five-minute "chat"
with the murderer succeeded in induc-
ing him to remain quiet. For the rest
of the day Smith sat quietly in his
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
10000
WOMEN
ATTEND

New York. May 23.-Twenty thou
sand delegates, alternates and visitors
are attending the thirteenth biennial
convention of the General Federation
OF Women's Clubs OF America, which
opened today. The arrival of the Yis-
itors formed one of the largest conven-
ton crowds to visit this city and
represents more than 100000 club
women from every state and Alaska,
Hawaii, the Philippine islands, Cuba
and Porto Rico.
The vast influx or clubwomen is ap-
parent throughout the city Hotel ac-
commodations are impossible to obtain
and hundreds of delegates are being
quartered in boarding and rooming
houses.
Although the election of officers will
not be held until the last few DAYS of
the convention. which will be in ses-
sion until June 2. it is dividing inter-
est with the style displays arranged
on every hand to attract the club
women.
Two candidates seek the honor Of
succeeding Mrs. Percy v. Pennyback-
(COpfinrad pr To-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
Machine Show Will
Be Great Feature
OF the State Fair

Judging from the reservations which
have been made and the many appli-
cations which are on hand at the of
flee of the fair association, the ma
chiDery exhibit at the North Dakota
state Fair of 1916, which will be sold
est and most varied ever shown in the
state.
The fair management has been
working for the past two years to get
this department of the show on a
more satisfactory basis. and it seems
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23

cell and created no further disturb
ance.
He does not appear to be greatly
worried over the predicament into
which he has placed himself, and his
appetite has not been affected. He
appears to be anxious to be taken be4
fore the district court and plead
guilty to the charge in order that his
fate will be ascertained. The penalty
for first degree murder is life impris-
onment. Capital. punishment was
abolished at the last sesseion Of the
state legislature. .- .....
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
England Plans Great
Empire" Fair Following
War--To Bolster Trade


ed to
beenpl
Of the
y Of the estepsco contem
is
I'M a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
u. S. Soldiers Race
to Bandit S Ranch In
Swifth Autos --Surprise
and Kill the Leaders
cARRANzA SENDS $4,000 TO BORDER

Washington, May 23.-The Carranza government
has ordered 10000 troops into the region south of the
border to exterminate bandits, according to Informal
ton received at the state department. General Obre
CONS original ORDERS issued afterhis conference at Ell
Paso with Generals Scott and Funston assigned 10000
men to General Trevno to thoroughly police the terri
tory south of the American expedition.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
Wild West bad Man,
Shot and Killed Young
N. Dakota Homesteader

Mandan D., May 23-Stepping back about six feet
whom he collect $0
ters, alleged man."
died Immediately the bullet striking him above
the heart.
The shooting occurred shortly after Monday the Jack
Crowley ranch, Hebron
Crowley Costello the murder
Winters while
Crowley
Winchester Winters
up.
Winters has effected bad regaa high hat chaps and
dangling and for has engaged gambling
various towns the Msadan-kiIIdeer branch line.
osterman, aged g. SINGLE homeseding. He
Hancock body shipped
tonight Winters
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
All France Jubilant Over
Victory Which Is Said to
Nullify the German Gains
= 4 = p = = = q q q = 1
BERLIN DENIES TT ;

q Berlin, May 23.- I
II Announcement was !:
q made by the war office 4
p that in the fighting {
u north Of Verdun the 4
q French have taken 1
q some first line posi- (
q tions of the Germans 4
II but that Fort Douau- =
q mont remains firmly Z
q in German hands. 4
p q
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
RUSSIA
HAS CROP
DISASTER

Berlin, May ga crop disaster
in Russia, due to frost in all
northern and middle governments,
is reported from Stockholm. All
winter crops are reported destroy
ed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
Grand Forks Murderer
Confessed Guilt and
Goes to Pen for Life

Grand Forks, N. D., May 23.-Harry Smith, the
self confessed murderer of Mrs. May Cain, entered
plea of first degree murder this morning and was SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23

Colonel Sibley and n
Langhorne Are Safely
Back on u. S. Side

sbley Ianghorne
detailed
night
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23

that. the arrangements for. 1916 have
struck a popular chord amongst the
manufacturers and distributors The
new ruling put into effect for the first
time this season making a charge Of
only $5 for outside space, and the
serve their old space il application Is
made on or before June has met with
|absolute success and proved its
worth.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23
Lower Rates on Lumber
to N. Dakota and Other
States From The Coast

lumber in
estab
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-23

Continued on Page 1O.)
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03
SOME WEIGHTY EPIGRAMS.

he reta merchant:
Short cuts 10 convenience shorter to failure
methods that have become customary 'hhh
thing do only it sound business
The merchant the basis of price only dong an n' "
himself ss~elas to his
ou scales and measures
YOU give , than the are sure TO lose Gus
toner oD, Later and leave yourself prosecutions you give more
losing every sale.
For the
checking quantity implies d'hone'V
at bnk-why DC e' care
full about what you for money?
YOU will pay prices brp cannot protect you we can
only tell YOU ha. should be made and these DO not
include -.
NJ t. . b,ouob about by by dishonesty Give
% b.,. - sx,I.io The welcomes honest criticism
Lawn and officials can help only when try to help yourselves
From Weights sndM Measures Bulletins Nos and s. 1910
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

will pass a law prohibiting the sale Of
weighing or measuring device which does not
conform to the specifications issued by the
State Department.
Under the present law any sort Of meas
ure or q scale can be Sold but it cannot lie
uscd by the purchaser unless it meets the
State specifications. This certainly is not fair
to the merchant. as he is taxed not alone
to pay the expense Of the State Department
but he must also study the specifications so
as to qualify himself to pass on measure
or a scale offered to him for sale.
ALWAYS BUY BY WEIGHT.
Buy your vegetables and small fruits by
weight. Then you know exactly what you
receive for your money and can check up on
your scale. The law prescribes that certain
commodities. such as potatoes, shall weigh
a definite number of pounds to the bushel.
It is much simpler to ignore terms Of meas
ure and to buy directly by weight.
No home is complete without good reliable
scale. It is the duty of housewife to weigh
everything she purchases.
Weigh your loaves Of bread; weigh your
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-03

HE name of the county or city hs
help matter pertaining 10
Superintendent OF Weights and Meas
complaints and inquiries himself
representation the weight numerical count
The exceptions include
@ and cream in standard standard small quantities
three avordupoS ounces); ornamenteo g
boxe,: goods sold by number less than ETC.
should include the contaner wrapPng
do notw for them
Buv by heap measure especially
S inaccurate.
Aav. bu definite quantity buy by the box pail basket
In case of make that:
The dial within the buyer and that the dial reads
whe weight S the scale
The merchant hand the scale and that no hooks
strings chains attached to the scale
huyh indicator should come 10 rest or
the beam to an equilibrium before taking the Object OF the
Weights and scale Clean
smaller than the corresponding
substituted for each other Buy by weight
when possible rather thanh of kind
by should be heaped high
. the commodity permit large between for which
you -
Coal and ice present and need special attention They
ticket showing amount delivered they
cannot be calculated by contents approximately
These different kinds OF coal Mr. Far
rep bulletin, "For the Purchasing Public
rood scale and liquid steel tape and good
,,d.k will prove paying checking purchases
home