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The age-herald., 1902-05-05
GOULD BEHIND THE
 FULLER SYNDICATE
WRITES LETTER TO MAYOR OF BALTIMORE AND PUTS HIM. SELF SQUARELY BEHIND THE NEW COMBINATION.

Baltimore. May 4.-Mayor Hays today received a letter from George J. Gould in which the latter places himself square, ly behind the Fuller Syndicate and pledges the faith of himself, the Wabash Wheeling and Lake Erie and West Vlr- ginia Central lines to perform the things the Fuller Syndicate has promised the people of Baltimore if their bid for the citys interest in the Western Maryland Railroad is accepted. This letter, It IS believed, will remove all objections to the Fuller sale ordinance and 1t Is expected that the second branch of the City Coun- cil will pass the ordinance tomorrow night. It has already passed the first branch. The letter follows:
 New York May 2, 1902. President Thomas c. Hays, Mayor, Bal timore.
 Dear Sir-In view of newspaper reports attributing to me large accumulations of Reading stock and in view also of doubts which seem to exist as to my own atti- tude and that of the Wabash Railroad Company as to the purchase and use of
  to say:
 t1. That neither nor my associated in- terests have had any part in any pur- chases or actions of Reading stock and the newspaper reports referred to are wholly erroneous
 "2. My own attitude and that of the Wabash Company to the proposed pur- chase of the Western Maryland Railroad is as stated by Mr. Ramsey, Colonel Her rick and MT. Pierce namely. that the road is desired, if it can be bought at the price proposed, in order that it may be used as an outlet. with sea terminal at Baltimore of the West Virginia Central, the Chicago and Lake Erie and the Wabash Railroad systems.
 q communicate with you in this way, not for the purpose of influencing the de- cision of Baltimore in the sale of it's interest but in order that its decision shall not have been reached under misappre- hension of facts or purchases. I am re- spectfully. GEORGE J. COULD.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05

posed to be strictly secret, has become known. They have decided not to take the color question from the table, and if it comes before the convention, 1t will be as an independent motion. This attitude has induced Georgia to be bit more aggressive. and this morning, after the Southern states had caucused and decided to stand shoulder to shoulder in their determination not to counte- nance colored clubs. every delegate re- ceived a circular headed Suggestions from Georgia to the delegates" The cir cular contained the compromise amend ments known as the New York compro- mise in these statements:
 Reorganization does not solve the color question. If the first set of amend ments (sections 1. 1, 10) is adopted, there will be no bar to the admission of un- welcomed clubs" and states now have rights in being able to receive whatever | clubs they choose to their own federa- | tion.'
 This circular Is signed by Mrs. T. ind say Johnston, Mrs. o. o. Granger and Ms ". P. Patillo, prominent Georgia women.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
CONGRESSMAN P. J. OTEY
 DIES UNEXPECTEDLY

the south as a business man before he came to Congress. He was interested in railroads, banking and insurance. He had been active in the politics of his state since 1869, but never held office un- til 1894, when he was elected to the House of Representatives, since which time he had been . member of that body. He was born in Lynchburg in 1S4O, and was graduated from the Virginia Military In stitute, and while a cadet he participated in the defense of Virginia in the John Brown raid. After graduating he bec/ine a civil engineer. In 1861 he joined the Confederate army and participated in the western campaign. eliminating at Donel- son and Shiloh. MT. Otey returned with his command after that campaign and entered the army of northern Virginia. remaining in the infantry branch until the close of the war. He was seriously wounded at New Market. When his wounds had healed he returned and com manded a brigade under General Early at Cedar Creek
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
PRESIDENT CONCERNED.
confers With Root and Taft Regard.
 ing the Philippines.

Washington, May 1.-The President con. ferred for four hours tonight with Score. tary Root and Governor Taft, mainly concerning affairs in the Philippines. The dispatch from General Chaffee. giv~ ing the result of General Davis cam. paign in Mindanao was a source of great satisfaction to the officials, although they regretted exceedingly that 1t became necessary to fight in order to compel sub mission to the American demands for the surrender of those guilty of the murder of the Americans.
 Governor Taft was very well satisfied with the latest news from General Chaf- fee. He believed the effect of what had been accomplished would. be beneficient and would settle affairs in Mindanao.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
Page One.

Senator McLaurin of South Carolina issues an address to the people or ms state defending his position. Republican Senators will during this week defend the Philippine policy Of the administration. American soldiers crush the Moros after bloody battle.
 Georgia women will urge action upon the color question by the national Fed eration of Womens Clubs. Congressman Otey of Virginia dies rather unexpectedly, having been ap- pointed on the committee to escort the remains of the late Amos J. Cummings to New York.
 Page Two. Potter Palmer, one of the wealthiest and most prominent business men of Chi cago, dies unexpectedly. Barge company proposes to do an im- mense business by operating line from Tuscaloosa to New Orleans.
 Page Three. American goods are meeting with favor in China.
 General state news. Description of the historic town of Gainesville.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in local hotels. President Roosevelt to take the stump in Congress campaign.
 Page Five. Water experts begin investigation of Big Cahaba river today. MT. Bryan leaves for Huntsville. High school commencement programme exercises begin June ?. Carpenters and builders to hold an- other joint conference today.
 Page Six. Review of the iron market.
 Page Seven. Saturdays market reports.
 Page Eight. Civic Federation will take no further steps in miners trouble. Baseball and sporting newa
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
QUEEN CRITICALLY ILL.
Physicians Hold Out Small Hopes for
 Recovery of Wilhelmina.

The Hague, May 5-It was announced from Castle Loo at midnight last night that Queen Wilhelmina had been prema- turely confined at o'clock Sunday even ing. Prof Rosenstein, pr. Roessingh and the other doctors were in attendance. The queen suffered intense agony.
 At Il o'clock Sunday evening the condi- ton of her majesty was described as critical and small hope for her recovery was entertained.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
VIOLENT WIND STORM.
Lightning Sets St. Louis Building on
 Fire Causing $3oo,ooo Loss.

St. Louis, May A terrific storm or wind and rain prevailed in this city and vicinity today causing considerable minor damage. Lightning resulted in several fires. one of which destroyed the machine shop and a section of the foundry of Will liam and Philip Madarts patent pulley plant in South St. Louis. The loss is esti- mate. at s30OOO0 partly covered by in surance.
 In all parts of the city trees. fences, signs. awnings, etc., were blown down and other damage done by the wind which came in terrific gusts. As far as learned nobody was killed or injured, though several narrow escapes were re ported. For one minute this evening the wind reached a velocity of 65 miles an hour and for the five succeeding min utes, blew at the rate of 52 miles, after which 1t moderated.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
POPE RECEIVES PRIESTS.
Fifty Americans Call on Ills Holiness
 at the Vatican.

Rome, May fifty American priests of the diocese of Brooklyn, headed by Bishop Mcdonnell, were received by the Pope this morning in the Sala del Treno. After speech of devotion Bishop Mc- Donnel presented to his holiness check for $10,00O The Pope thanked the bishop for the gift.
 His holiness congratulated the Ameri- can Episcopate, which, he said, had been the only one to send him collective let- ter of greeting upon the occasion of his jubilee. His holiness asked concerning the health of Archbishop Corrigan. After a solemn benediction and sinid great en- thusiasm the pontiff re-entered his apart ments.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
sANTo DOMINGO sURRENDERs.
Reported That Capital Has Fallen Be-
 fore Rebel Invasion.

Jacmel Hayti. May Alt Is reported here that Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, surrendered yesterday to the insurgent forces. Pres ident Jiminez of the Dominican Repub- lie is said to have taken refuge in the French consulate there.
 It was reported April 26 from Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo that Vive-Presi- dent Horatio Vasquez, the leader of tho instruction, who Is trying to overthrow President Jiminez, was marching against the capital
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
ADMIRAL scHLEY ON LOOKOUT.
Was Also Driven to Mission Ridqe
 Where He Viewed Scenery.

Chattanooga. May 4-Admiral Schley spent three hours on Lookout Mountain this morning accompanied by General Boynton, Col. Frank G. Smith of the Chickamauga Park commission and mem bers of the local entertainment commit tee. The military movements in and about Chattanooga during the civil war were described to the admiral by Gen. Boyn- ton. Returning to the city Admiral Schley was driven to Mission Ridge in carriage and from tower viewed the scenery. He was too fatigued to attend religious serv- Ices tonight as planned
 Tom orrow the admiral will visit Chick amauga Park in company with General Boynton. Tomorrow night public re- ception will be rendered the admiral at the Stanton House.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
SENATOR SCOTT WILL LOSE.
Looks Like West Virginia Senator Is
 to be Defeated.

Washington. May 4.-(Special.)- )-The re- suit of recent primaries in West vir- ginia seem to foreshadow the defeat of Senator Scott for reelection. It looks as if his money and his knowledge of sharp political practices would not save him. and that his chief competitor, J. L. cald- well. Of Huntington, would receive the nomination of the legislative caucus.
 Mir. Scott has not made much of Sem ator. His chief trade IS politics of the machine order. but 1t seems that even | in that hs has lost lnis Gxtn
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
GENERAL DAVIS GIVES
 DETAILS OF THE FIGHT.

Manila, May 4.-Gen. Davis, the com mander of the Am erican forces in the Island of Mindanao, cables that the eighty-four Moros who survived the at tack and capture of the Moro fort by American soldiers in Mindanao yesterday, have surrendered and that the sultan of Bayan, Rajah Muda, Sultan Pandapato and a number of the leading dattos were killed in the engagement
 The assault on the principal fort, re- ports Gen. Davis. was one of the most gallant performances of American arms in the Philippines and the regiment of Lieut.. Col. Frank D. Baldwin, the Fourth infantry had a hand to hand struggle with the Moros in the four lines of ditches and at the walls of the fort. When the position was completed these ditches were found to be lined with Moro dead. Gen. Davis characterizes the rifle fire of the Americans as excellent and says he has never witnessed a performance ex- ceiling the capture of the Moro fort in gallantry and grit.
 General Davis says also 1t Is his painful duty to announce that the overthrow of Moro mower was not accomplished with ont severe loss to the Americans. One of flcer and seven enlisted men were Killed while four officers and 39 enlisted men were wounded.
 Wounded Fought viciously.
 After the eighty-four Moros who sur vived the assault had marched out or the fort tight others who were concealed there male an unsuccessful break Tor liberty. Some of the Moro wounded tfled to stab the American soldiers who were succoring them. It is impossible to give the total of Moro dead as number or them are lying in the tall grass. The fort was defended by 300 men, It's cap ture saves a siege and it would have been impossible to carry the position with out scaling ladders
 General Davis further reports his in- tention of retaining his prisoners until the few adjacent Moro forts are occupied. Then, with the consent of General Chaf- fee, he will retain ten of his principal captives as hostages and release he others.
 The American forces who attacked the fort numbered 40 men and four noun tain guns. It rained hard during the night preceding the attack and the men were without blankets. The battery fired l2O rounds at range of 400 yards.
 General Davis adds that he Is sending the dead to Malabang for burial. He intends to invite the Sultan of Tarlac to an interview. His fort is Of the same strength as Bayan, the one captured yes- terday. General Davis is urging the peo- pie to return to the cultivation of rice.
 Lieutenant Bovarse of the Twenty seventh infantry was killed in the en- gagement at the fort Captain Moore of
The age-herald., 1902-05-05

Lynchburg Va, May 4.-Hon. Peter J. Otey, representative in Congress from this the sixth Virginia district, died this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock of heart disease, complicated with diabetes. He came to his home from Washington last Tuesday to consult his physician but his condition was not such as to cause any more anX- iety on the part of his family and friends than for some time past he having been in bad health for about two years. The marked change for the worse came Fri day night.
 Major Otey Is survived by a wife and three daughters. He was serving his fourth term in the House.
 MT. Otey had been named as a member of the committee to accompany the re- mains of the late Congressman Cum mings to New York tongiht, but he noti- fled the speaker he was too i'll to attend. MT. Otey was a Democrat.
 Congressman Otey was well known in
 
 the same regiment was mortally wourd- ed: Surgeon Porter and Lieutenant Henry S. Wagener of the Fourteenth Infantry and Lieutenant Jossman of the Twenty seventh infantry were severely wounded
 Roosevelt Is Thankful. Washington, May 4.-The President to- night sent the following congratulatory dispatch to General Chaffee
 "Washington, D. C., May 4, l9O2. "Chaffee, Manila.
 Accept for the army under your com mand and express to General DaVis anu Colonel Baldwin especially my congratu- lations and thanks for the splendid cour- age and fidelity which have again car ried our flag to victory. Your fellow countrymen at home will ever honor the memory of the fallen and be faithful unto death for their countrys sake.
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
REPUBLICANS
 ID MAKE FIGHT VIII. Relieve Democrats of Ne- ceSsiy of Supplying Speeches HAVE COME OUT OF HIDING
Among Those Who Will Defend the Administrators Policy in the PhlL ippines Are Senators Lodge,
 spooner, Foraker, Platt.

Washington, May 4.-Republican Sena- tors this week will relieve the Democrats of the necessity of supplying all the speakers in the Senate on the Philippine government bill. Tomorrow Senator Lodge. chairman of the committee on the Philippines, will open with a set speech in support of the administrators Phil- ippine policy with incidental reference to Major Gardeners report and other special phases of the Philippine question.
 Other Republican Senators who will speak are Messrs. Foraker, Spooner, Bur- ton. McComas and Platt of Connecticut.
 The resolution providing for the recall of Major Gardener lost its position of advantage Saturday and is now on the calendar, but the chances are that it will be revived and that it will receive fur ther attention
 THE HOUSE.
 Washington, May 1.-The omnibus bill for the admission of Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona to statehood will be called up on Tuesday in the House. The friends of the bill do not desire protracted debate on it and will try to secure vote on that day There is considerable opposition to the bill on the Republican side of the House on the ground that the territories are not yet fitted for state- hood, but the friends of the bill entertain no doubt of its passage. The Democrats in caucus agreed to give 1t their united support and at least sixty Republican votes are counted on. After the state- hood bill Is disposed of war claims will be given attention and then the naval appropriation bill will be taken up. Three important measures of general 1 legislation, the Hill financial bill termi- hating the coinage of silver dollars, the | Ray anti-anarchy bill and the Shattuc 1 bill codifying and extending the immigra- l ton laws are to be taken up whenever | opportunity occurs the rules committe, having decided Saturday that these meas ures should have early attention.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
BISHOPS OCCUPIES puLPITs.
Visiting cIergymen Preach to the
 People of Chattanooga.

Chattanooga. May 1.-The members of the board of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church filled the pulpits of the city churches this morning. Tonight s great union meeting was held in the Auditorium. addressed by Bishop Tho burn of India and Bishop Fowler of Buff falo. Bishop Thoburn spoke of the great missionary work done by the Methodist church in India and Bishop Fowler spoke on the possibilities of mission work in China.
 The board will be in business session again tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
Identified as H. E. Benedict.

Chicago, May 1.-The body of a travel ing man who committed suicide yester- day at the Auditorium Annex was to- day identified as that of Herman E. Ben edict, son of H. E. Benedict of Orlando, Fla. Extreme melancholia is believed to have caused the young mans action. Benedict has been in poor health for sev- eral years and most of last year was spent in Chicago hospitals.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
Cholera Is unabated.

Manila, May 1.-The cholera has not abated The main water supply for the use of the white inhabitants of the city of Manila is not affected. There have been in Manila 754 caes and sos deaths from the disease, while the provinces report 2l5s cases and 15Sa deaths
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
The Weather.

FAIR MONDAY. PROBALE SHOW FRS AT NIGHT OR TUESDAY; LIGHT TO FRESH WINDS MOSTLY SOUTH.
The age-herald., 1902-05-05
The Key to Success

Is generally turned by the man who advertises and keeps his name and business before the people.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-04-19
100 Doses
For One Dollar

Economy in medicine must be
measured by two things -cost and
effect. It cannot be measured by
either alone. 1t is greatest in that
medicine that does the most for
the money-that radically and per-
manently cures at the least ex-
pense. That medicine is
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-04-19
CONCERNING CONTESTS.

A Washington dispatch says: Rep
resentative Tom Marshall has received
from Land Commissioner Hermann a
copy of a letter written to the local
officers at Minot relative to contests
against entries of settlers in Ward and
BCttineau counties who were unable
to go ON their lands this year because
of storms. The commissioner says:
''It would appear that the provisions
of the act of March 3, 1881, are ample
in all respects for the protection of the
rights of petitioners. You will dis
courage any contests where there is a
probability that the entry man has
been prevented, by climatic rea5.ns,
from reaching his entry in time: In
case of the receipt in your Office of
any contest based on the failure Of an
ertryman to establish residence on his
homestead claim within six mo aths
from the date Of entry, when such rer-
iod expired about the time of the re-
cent storms. you will before action
thereon advise the contestants of the
provisions of the act cited and if the
alleged failure to establish residence
! is shown on the hearing to be due to
such climatic hindrances, the contest
vii! be dismissed.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-04-19
HERMANN OBJECTS
COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL
LAND OFFICES OPPOSES PRO-
POSES LAND LEASING BILL.

COMMISSIONER OF GEISEftAL
LAND OFFICES OPPOSES PRO
POSES LAND LEASING BILL.
Binger Hermann, commissioner gen
era! of the land Office, with the ap-
prcval of Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock, has made report to con-
gress against the passage of bill to
provide for leasing for grazing pur-
poses. unoccupied lands in the public
domain, and in making his report Mr..
Hermann declares that the whole busi-
ness is huge graft" being engineered
| by some wealthy cattlemen to get pos
session of the public domain in all the
western states, amounting to some 525.-
OOO,0 600 acres OF land.
The history OF this bill is that it was
got up by the National Cattlemen's as
! sociation, F. c.. Lusk of Chico, Cal,
and others directly interested, and is
being pushed in congress by con-
/ siderable number of influential attor-
4 neys, including Colonel John P. Irish,
San Francisco. In setting out just what
the bill is, Commissioner Hermann
says:
The bill, if enacted into law, will
make subject TO lease all vacant pub
lie lands in Arizona, California, Colo
radC. Idaho. Kansas, Montana, Nebras-
: ka. Nevada, New Mexico, North Da-
kcta, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Da-
kota. Utah. Washington, and Wyo-
: ming. 2
The leases are to run for term OF
:! ten years with the privilege of re-
neWal for term of ten years more.
? The annual rental is to be 2 cents per
: acre and the net revenue derived from
, the lease is to constitute a reclamation
< fund for the construction of irrigation
| / works On the arid and semi-arid lands
a Preference in securing leases is given
4 the three classes of persons.
q | First. Owners Of cultivated agri-
cultural lands for leasable lands abut.
b ting on their freeholds to the extent o1
ten acres of leasehold and one acre o1
t free hold.
E Second. Stock growers who are also
Il |freeholders to the extent of ten acres
z OF leasehoId to one acre Of freehold
! The bona fide holders OF state lease
I holds also have the privilege. provided
II such state leaseholds are not held b.
t any one person in tracts exceeding 64l
i acres in one body. This privilege ex
IS tends only to lands in counties wheri
e stock Of the leasee habitgally ranges
It Third. Stock growers whether free
it holders or not. who In actual use an,
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-04-19
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.

Published every Friday: eight pages,
containing Il summary Of the news OF the
t:nn hein. paid to state news. Sent TO
any address. postage paid. for 81 90 for
Quo year; 80 cents for six months; 70 cents
for three months.
The Bismarck Tribune is the oldest
newspaper in the state-estabhShea Jule
~ 1ST% IT has Il wide circulation and Is
a desirable advertising medium. Belns
published at the capital of the state II
makes ii feature Of state news, OF semi
official character, and Is therefore partlcu-
iarIv interesting to all who desire to keep
the run of state affairs-political, soclal
and business.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-04-19
ARRoR DAy PROCLAMATION

GOVERNOR WHITE DESIGNATES
FRIDAY. MAY 8, AS ARBOR DAY
IN THE STATE OF NORTH DA-
KOTA.
Governor White has issued the fol-
lowing 4Arbor Day proclamation:
In accordance with the custom adopt
ed in this and other states of setting
apart a Gay for the promotion OF forest
growth, do hereby designate Friday,
May o, 1902 as Arbor Day for the
state of North Dakota. l recommend
that appropriate and instructive eHer-
cises be held in all our public schools
and that part Of the day be devoted
10 the planting of trees and flowers
upon the school grounds.
i further recommend that an elm
tree be lovingly planted and tenderly
cared for upon the ground OF every
school and public institution OF the
state in memory of our martyred presl-
dent, William Mckinley.
Given under my hand and the great
seal Of the state at the capitol in Bis
marck. the 14th day of April, l9o2.
r. FRANK WHITE,
BY the Governor: Governor
E. F. PORTER.
Secretary Of State.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1902-04-19
OHIO COMPARED WITH NORTH DA
KOTA .-

A North Dakota farmer. whose home
is in Ohio, was recently visiting a
friend who lives on a one hundrcd-acre
farm near Norwich, Conn. This friend
said: Jan. -, 1902, this farm was
sold to my grandfather for S1.a70.
have put about $1,000 of improvements
upon it, but I hardly think if offered
it now for sale I could get $50 an acre
for it, This man from Ohio says that
he can find farm lands in Ohio, but a
few miles from railway markets, that