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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
THE FG1l<g'RALS )
ARE Dkl,,'IYED
Chicago Dead Cannot Be Taken to
Their Last Resting Places Be-
cause Of the Strike.


Chicago, Dec. Io.7-With nearly sew
enteen funerals to be held today there
was no sign Of peace between the lev
erynlen and the hearse drivers are the
employers. In cold drizzling rain
the relatives of the dead followed the
business like dead wagons OF the un-
dertakers to the railway stations where
they boarded trains for the cemeteries
In some instances the street cars were
used to carry collins and the mouri1ers
to the burial places. In several places
pickets OF strikers surrounded the
homes where funerals were being held
and the police were on hand to pre-
vent possible rioting. Carriages and
hearses were not to be had and some
times wagons were used to carry cof-
fms
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
BRIBERY IS
THE CHARGE
The Head Of Big Land Syndicate
Was Arrested by the Officials
in Washington.
He Is Charged With Bribery to Dis
cover the Investigation Of His
Fraud,

Washington, Dec. Io.John A. Ben
son, a wealthy real estate operator Of
San Francisco, charged by the interior
department with being the head Of al
legged land frauds, extending over a
dozen western states and territories to
which Secretary Hitchcock referred in
his annual report was arrested at the
Willard Hotel by secret service Off
GERS late yesterday on a charge OF
bribery. It is alleged he paid w. D.
Harlan, former chief OF thespecial SER
vice division, $500 for information re-
garding the investigation of his opera
tions. He was held in 5000 bail.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
THE TREATY
IS RATIFIED
Senator Nelson of Minneapolis Spoke
of the Russian Influence Apparent
in the Treaty.
He Thinks the Importance of tht
Measure Is Small But it Is an
Entering Wedge.

Washington, Dec. Io.-The senate in
executive session ratified the treaty
Tfor the extension of the commercial
relations" between the United States
and China and then removed the in
junction ofs7secrecy. No opposition
was manifested by any senator to the
treaty, though Mr. Nelson (rcp. Mimi
made a long speech in which he criti-
cised the convention as making insult
hcient provision for the trade of the
United States.
He said it indicated that the hand
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
SOME DISGRA RACEFUL RIOTING.
Sad Death Scenes Do Not Prevent Rlotlna
Among the Chicago Strikers.

Chicago, Dec. Io.-The funeral Of
Anna Week whose husband is in Jail
charged with her murder. was held
under police projections The officers
were forced to use clubs to disperse
the crowds of striking cabmen and
sympathizers. The children of the
murdered woman were the only mourn
ers. The corpse was taken to the cem-
ctery in a wagon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
SOLEMN BUSINESS.

Chicago, Dec. Io.-Cofin manufac-
tiirers from all parts of the United
States met but none Of the delegates
would discuss the business transacted
or the reason for calling the meeting.
q report that the meeting was held for
the purpose of fixing prices was denied
by the delegates.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
SENTENCED THE PRISONERS
Judge Fisk Imposed Two Penitennlary Sentences
ct Grand Forks.

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 1o-gAt !
o'clock this afternoon Judge Fisk SEN
fenced w. H. Martell, convicted of MUIR
dering another negro, named Na1ly, to
thirty years in the penitentiary as direct
cd by the jury.
Fred Knight, who shot Shulkey in
the face at Northwood, was given three
years in the pen. n
Sheriff Turner and two deputies leave
this evening for Bismarck with the pris-
Oners.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
THE RUSSIANS
WANT PEACE
Russia Has Made Another Move to
Placate the Japs Who Want
Bloody War.
It Is Thought . New Proposition Will
Be Submitted and the Strain
Relieved.

Paris, Dec. Io.-Russia has made an
other move toward avoiding rupture
with Japan and there is reason to be-
lieve 1t will be followed soon with
submission OF second proposition
tending to ameliorate the present
strain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
MINE BURNING
"A Michigan Mine Is on Fire--Twt
Miners and One Boy Are
Entrapped.

Houghton, Mich, Dec. Io.-The Isle
Royal mine began burning 6ercely last
night and two miners and drill boy
are imprisoned. About seventy miners
escaped.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
WILL GO TO IRELAND.

Dublin. Dec ,Io.-The Evening Her
aid announced on good authority that
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
would visit Ireland during the Punches
town racing week and attend the races.
They will travel in state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
ROYAL ENGAGEMENT.

Berlin, Dec. Io.-The frequently de-
MED and reaf1irmed engagement Of
Princess Alexandra Of Cumberland to
the Grand Duke Of Mecklenburg-
Schwerin will, it is said. be officially
announced during the silver wedding
festivities of the Duke and Duchess 81
Cumberland at Gmunden, Upper Aus.
tria.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
CAR TO PRESIDE.

London, Dec. Io-The imperial
commission which was formed recent
ly for the purpose Of examining into
affairs in the far east is to hold it's
first meeting tomorrow, according to
special dispatches from St. Petersburg.
The car will preside over the meet
ings. The commission will make a
final reply to the demands Of Japan.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
!. ADAM BEDE TO .oRATE.

Boston, Mass, Dec. Io.-The Essex
Republican Club gives its annual din
ncr tonight and arrangements on an
elaborate scale have been completed
for the affair. The principal speaker is
to be Congressman ]. Adam Bede Of
Minnesota.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
PERU ACTS
Peru Leads the South Americans In
Recognizing the Republic Of
Panama.

Lima, Peru, Dec Io.-A decree dat
ed Dec. I8, has been issued by the
Peruvian government recognizing the
Republic OF Panama.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
!, SAW TROOPS
The C0lOmbians Seem to be Gettins
Active--Small Force Reported
Near Panama.

Washington, Dec. Io.-The navy de-
partment received cablegram from
Admiral Glass at Panama saying the
report was current but uncon6rmed
that a small force of Colombians dis
covered at the mouth of the Atrato
River had gone north in Colombian
gunboats.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
HURLEY CONFIRMED.

Washington, Dec. 1g.-The senate
in executive session confirmed the
nomination Of Thos. B, Hurley, post
master at Bowbells, N. D.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
ULTIMA1UM 1O RUSSIA.
The Japs Are Said to Have Sent One But the
Story Is Unconfirmed.

London, Dec. Ie.-A special from
Tien Tsin says it is reported Japan
has sent an ultimatum to Russia. 1t
is not confirmed from any source.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1903-12-19
ANSWER DELAYED.

Toxic, Dec. Io.-Japan's answer to
Russia has not been sent owing to
the indisposition of the Russian min
lister, Baron DeRosen.
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13

supervisor having performed any such
ervice may recover in civil action tht
amount Of such fees.
Sec. %. Fence Viewers.) In al
,ounties not divided into civil town
hips, the county commissioners shat
ict as fence-viewers, and be governed
~ the provisions Of this chapter; pro
-ided. the provisions Of this act shall
pply to the respective occupants o.
he land enclosed with fences for thu
purpose Of pasturage or grazing,
Sec. "a. Civil Action for Failure
% Build, Recovery In case an,
person neglects or refuses to erect q
laintain the part of any such fenc,
ssigned to him to erect or maintain.
he same may be erected and main
aimed by the party aggrieved thereb'
n a good and substantial ann and
re may recover of the party so neglec,
ng or refusing. in a civil action il
my court having jurisdiction of thu
amount involved, the value Of thai
Nart of said fence so erected or mair
tanned which was assigned to the party
SO neSlectlng or refusing, togetht
with all the costs and expenses of sucr
ction. and all the costs and expenses
4 the assignment in the first section
f this act provided for.
Approved March 10, 1908.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13
eoAL FENCES DEFINED.
CONTINUED from ilrst page.)

jOrity Of the supervisors Of the civil
township. In writing under their
hands, In case the parties do not
agree; and II such owner or occupant
neglects or refuses for sixty days after
the value has been ascertained and de-
mand made to pay for One-half Of such
partition fence the proprietor of each
fence may maintain a civil action for
such value and the cost of ascertain
ing the same.
Sec. II. Supervisors, How Selected
in Certain Cases.) In all cases where
the line upon which the partition fence
is to be made. or to be divided is the
boundary line between civil townships.
or partly in IN civil township and
partly in another a supervisor shall be
taken from each civil township.
Sec. Is. Rule When Partition
Fence Runs into Water.) When a
partition fence running into the water
is necessary to be made, the same shall
be done in equal shares. unless other
either party refuses or neglects to
make or maintain the share belong
ing to him. similar proceedings shall
be had as in case of the other fences,
and with like effect.
Sec. 10. Effect of Record of Divi-
siOn.) In all cases where the line up
On which a partition fence, to be built
between unimproved lands, has been
divided by the supervisors, or by
agreement in writing between the own
ers of such lands, recorded in the Office
of the register of deeds of the county
where such lands lie, the several own
ers thereof, and their heirs and as
signs forever. shall erect and support
said fence agreeably to such divisions.
Sec. 20. Notice of Determination
Not to Improve Lands.) If any person
determines not to improve any of his
lands adjoining any partition fence that
may have been divided according to the
provisions Of this chapter. and gives
six months notice Of such determina-
tion to all the adjoining occupants of
the lands, he shall moi be required to
keep up or support any part IF such
fence during the time his lands are
open and unimproyed and he nay
thereafter remove his portion thereof.
If the owner or occupant Of the adjoir-
ing enclosure will not pay therefor. as
provided in the fourteenth section of
this chapter.
Sec. p. Supervisor Neglecting to
Perform Duty, Penalty.) Ary super
visor who shall, when requested, ur-
reasonably neglect to view any fence,
or to perform any other duty required
of him in this chapter, shall forfeit the
sum Of five dollars, and shall be liable
to the party injured for all damages
consequent upon such neglect.
Sec. %. Fees for Supervisors.) Each
supervisor shall be paid by the person
employing him, at the rate of one dol
lar per day for the time he is so en-
ployed; and if such person neglccts
to pay the same within thirty Gays,
after the service is performed each
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13

"What was the trouble between Ara
bella and her young man that they
gave up the idea of marryingY" asked
a former resident of Bushby.
"Arabella was always techy." said
the young lady's aunt, with impersOn-
al calmness. land that was the trouble
that and her being SO literal. It's a
terrible resky combination O. quail
ties.
''They kept having bitches all along,
but come Christmas time Albert asked
her right up and down what she want
ed, for fear Of making the wrong choice,
and she said, You can give me enough
candy to fill my slipper looking at
him real coy.
well, her feet aren't as small as
some, but that wasn't his idea. Twas
because he's generous and not literal.
He sen her a five pound box, poor. de-
luded ~critter. and she up and broke the
engagement. and his little sister ate
the candy and enjoyed it, by what
hear."-Youth's Companion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13
REED WON A FORTUNE.
Left His Family 5000. 200, Earned In
Last Two Years Of His Life.

Last Two Years Of His Life.
According to of his friends. for
mer Speaker Thomas b. Reed laid
away 100000 in thel last two years of
his life, most of it, if o all. made in
Wall street. says the New York Amer
lean.
Now am at last happy. | can die
leaving my family well provided for. l
can soon have an income Independent
of my law work and ran enjoy some
leisure"
These words were spoken by Mr..
Reed less than two weeks before his
death TO the same friend. These words
tell the true story of his retirement
from political life. He had to provide
for the future of his family and so
he plunged into the mad whirl of Wall
street with the zeal of a mar half his
years and with success attained by
few.
Few persons who saw the warrior Of
a dozen congresses ambling along side
streets because he disliked the atten.
ton his familiar form attracted in
Broadway and Wall street suspected
that he was as eager as a young trader
to know each day what the stock tick
or was saying.
when Mr.. Reed came to New
York." said his friend. ''he stated that
he was poor. but wanted to get rich,
his scruples keeping him out Of the
stock market while he was in control
Of congress. He allied himself with
the big corporations. and his fees in
single cases were greater than the
amount he received for a whole year
In congress.
His chief gains were in American
Locomotive, having bought the stock
at low figures when the general public
would not touch it. He sold during the
public furry that caused the common
stock to rise to $40 a share. He made
most of his money in new stocks. Mr..
Reed never specialized in any sense of
the word. He was a remarkably good
Judge of values and besides knew
prominent persons who were in control
Of corporations and from whom he
could get the facts. He therefore
bought and sold with confidence.
Among the powerful moneyed friends
of Mr.. Reed was II. ii. Rogers, who
has The reputation of knowing some
thing about how the Standard Oil party
is working In the market, and Mr..
Reed had full benefit of that knowl.
edge.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13
SMILE AS y GO.


Brighter than the most brilliant Of
gems. electric ing with n radiance tial
does not dazzle so much as il calls
forth a rejection of brightness, is the
shining countenaace.
The sou of each man is q sun of III.
finite energy and glorious light. Bu,
how few allow themselves 10 shine,
How few faces are lit up with thci,
possible divine life.
Take your thoughts away from the
swamps OF fear and evil, center them
on the ideals of faith and love. on good
intentions for others. and your counte-
lance is at once Illuminated.
Look in Il mirror, and you shall sec
that my words are rue .Absolve your
self of all troubles. he peaceful. be
still. cease all your repiniag; then your
countenunce will shine.
That such an instantaneous physical
change can take place by a change OF
thought suggests what power there is
In Il renewed hnbit of thought. a habit
created by repeated conscious repose-
full efforts of cain. concentrated think.
ing in line with the ideal.
Not only is the co~untenance changed
by a bright thought. but the whole
body. The atoms are SO many worthless
of ether. and the central force of each
is the mind.
A shining countehance is n smiling
c~Ountenance. Look OF fife rightly. and
you cannot but be pleased. Then you
will smile. you will laugh with JOY. be-
cause of life's possibilities.
You have perhaps desired to reach
greater heights OF power. You viii
reach them easier If you will but smile
as you go.
There is every ieason why the heart
should be glad. and your love for oth-
ers will show this so. This is the sun
shine that expresses itself in your
countenance. Tie mere fact of loving
drives away fear and darkness, Ali
sions Of Il biased reasoning. vanish ut
the appearance Of love.
Every ere loves the %sunshiny days.
ard every one loves the man whose
soul or individual sun shines through
his face.
Such Il man viii ip trusted whereye;
he is. Re is al Interpreter of life; he
will intuitively grasp the meaning Of
things: he viii be welcomed every
where: he will recognize all and he viii
be recognized ~ all: he will be re-
ceived as the Son of Man. Il true eXem.
plar of his race. Il leader in the eyolu-
ton of humanity; he will be an encour-
agement and an incentive to all.
A shining cOuntenance is first of all
an immediate phenomenon expressive
of the proof Of right thinking. and the
same source Of this illustration con-
tains the potency Of completely chang
ing character. body. surroundings. of
influencing the person. the community.
the race, Of issuing forth from it's in
finite, solar center great stream Of life.
giving out more vigor. raising the whole
realm of existence to the higher plane.
Fred BURY.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13

There has been a tendency Of late
years on the part of royal ~personages
to discontinue the use Of we and sub
stitute |. Before the reign Of Richard
l. Il" (Egol was always used. Richard
being the first sovereign in Europe to
use the royal I'VE" (Nos). What gave
rise to the change is a moot point.
Richard |. was the first king to seal
with a seal Of arms which bore two
lions. and it has been suggested that
the lions were typical Of the royal "we''
and occasioned it, use.-Lond0n Chron-
icle.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13
The Belle and Her Dress.

Once upon a time there was a "a
nous belle who made frequent visits to
her dressmaker and stayed quite long
each time because she was particular
about the 1T Of her gowns. and the
modiste desired to please her.
They would cut and fit and shape
and work to bring every line and curve
Into proper relation. 80 that the effect
would be artistic aud pleasing to the
eye.
Aoral.-Matters of form are often the
important matters.-New York Herald.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13

II you want a boy baby. don't let the
stork know 1t. or it will bring a girl.
You will find, by the way, that some
influence similar to the stork's has fol
lowed you In. all your desires-Atcht
con Globe.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13

About three days after a man returns
ron a trip his friends begin to think
up something to change the subject
when they see him coming.-Atchipon
Globe.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13
500 TINE CARD

No. ", mixed. west bound, arrive Z :S5 p. m
No. q, mixed, east bound, depart s:iS a. m.
freight and passenGers for B~raddock, Ma.
po'eon, Cakes. Nankinson and all points nc
the 500 line to Ainndapolis.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13

NICHOLSON REBEKAH NO. 40
Meets the first and third SATURDAYS O,
every month in Odd Fellows hall. at
o'clock. Mary Whitecraft, n g.. Jenny O'Con
nor, Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13
SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONIC.

MASONIC.
Bismarck Lodge, A. F. & A.. NJ, No. &
Meets first and third Mondays In each
month at Masonic hall. NJ. n. Cook, W. M.
Burt Finney, Secretary.
..Tancred Commandery, knights Templar.
No. 1. Meets third Thursday In eaci
month at Masonic hall, Dakota Block. N.
-. Cook, E. c. w. F. Cochrapp Recorder.
Bismarck Chapter. NO. II, o. e. q.
Meets first and third Fridays In each month
st Masonic hall, Dakota Block. Dorothy
Field, w. M. Hattie Shelton, Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13

we zee others as they are not; our.
eeavee az We should like to bA-Satur
day Evening Posi-.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13
A. r.

James B. Mcpherson Post No. 2. Depart
nent OF North Dakota, Grand Army OF the
Republic. Meets every second and fourth
Thursday In each month at g. A. r. hall,
mander: John F. Wallace, Adjutant.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13

BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICAN YEO-
MEN.
A fraternal life and accident insurance or.
ganization, meets the last Tuesday OF each
month in the Odd Fellows hall. l. w. Healy,
Foreman, ca. Hess, correspondent. Ma
chino shop. X. L.. Best, NJ. A..
ANCIENT ORDER UNITED wORKMEN.
Bismarck Lodge, No. 12O. Meets the
first and third Tuesday evenings Of each
month at their ball In the Baker Block AT
9 O'Clock. c. z. Murrell, M. W.; Bradley c
Marks, Recorder.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13
KNIGHTS OF H

st. Elmo Lodge. No. 4. Meets every
Wednesday evening at X. p. hall, Bakel
Block. l. W. Healy, c. c. Frank G. Titus
X. Of r. and g.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13
:. o. O. T.

Capital City Lodge No. meets ever,
Friday at MCGOWAN hall at 8 O'Clock o. M.
John Wray, N. g.; VIM. d. Gorsuch, Sec'y.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13

Hospital for Friendless Women and Children.
Incorporated November 29, 1901. No. 4I9 East
Seccnd Street, Bismarck. N. Oak. President,
> $40 ~. Beers Vice President, Rhoda A. Wood
Recording Secretary, Albina f. Couch; Treas.
urer. Mary r. Whitecraft; Auditor. Ella Hon.
falling; Matron, Margaret l.. Ashley.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-04-13

WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPS.
Meets second and fourth Fridays Of each
month at their hall at 2:3O o. m. Hattie
SHELTON, president; Emma B. Falconer, secre.
rary.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-08-28
At 4
FIRE IN BUDAPEST
Between Forty and Fifty Meet
Death in the Frightful
Flames.
THIRTEEN LEAP TO DEATH
Fire in a Four-story Building. Causes
Awful Fatality and Property
Los. Of 4,oo;A)oo
kronen.

Budapest, Aug. 26, l a. NIT IS now
stated that between forty and fifty per-
sons We're burned to death. The ponce.
announce that by jumping from the
windows thirteen persons We're killed
and sixteen injured, nine seriously.
The damage is estimated at 100000
.kronen, mostly covered by insur-.
|ance.
Budapest, Aug. 25.-Fire broke out
last evening in a four-story building;
The two lower stories were occupied,
by a fancy goods firm and the upper
floors are residential fats. There were
200 working people in the building and;
the escape of many Of them and of the
residents on the third n fourth
floors was cut off by the flames. 1t is
Impossible as yet to ascertain the,
number of victims.
The warehouse contained piles OF
.aimsy material, and the flames which
were detected at { o'clock spread with
frigntful rapidity and soon reached the
residential floors. Only the work people
near the doors below were able to es-
cape. The residents above, seeing their
escape cut OF, chung desperately to the
windows. screaming for help. The hre-
men held out sheets Of v and
called to them to jump. Fifteen per-
We're saved in this way, but many
In jumping missed the sheets, nine be-
Ing killed on the spot. including two
children. Eight others were mortally
and w seriously injured. Z
Vienna, Aug. 2~5.-According to a spe-
cial dispatch received here twelve per-
sons persisted in the fire at Budapest.