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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

The heavy rains OF last Thursday
and Friday brought havoc never
known in this section of the state be-
fore and it is to be hoped that like
condition will never strike this city
and vicinity again. About ten O'Clock
Friday night the heavy pressure Of
water on the BIG dam at the Richard
son Silk mill proved to much for the
dam and it gave way with a roar, pre-
cipitating the vast volume of water
on the dam at smyrna
The owners of the Electric Light
plant at that point were greatly
alarmed for the safety Of their dam
but it Nithstood Che Wild rush and
contact i'm good shape The large
amount of debris that uoatcd down
stream however dlled up the water
wheels to such an extent that the
Spencer company wcre,obliged to cur
tail their supply of lights and por-
tiou of the city has been in darkness
since then on account Of It.
The Richardson silk co were OH
liged to suspend operations for short
time, but we're able to resume work
in limited degree on Tuesday, yet it
will be some time Asfore they are able
to operate thq ssSfEcits &c he
mill. BAidihgsh 'YSt'qS lost f-large
number Of logs and their loss will be
quite heavy as a result OF the foods.
Train traffic TO and from here is
practically at a stand still and comers
and gocrs find it almost impossible to
get here from anywhere or to get any
where from here and with railroad
bridges gone in almost every direc-
tion it is impossible to tell when traf-
ic will again be resumed in this
vicinity.
With the heavy fall of rain at Grand
Rapids the South portion of the city
was treated to genuine cyclone that
raised hob with a number Of buildings
in that part of the city
The Grand river at Ionia is way out
of its hanks and on Sunday was mile
and a half wide, the Electric light
plant being almost submerged in
water, leaving the city IN total dark
ness The wagon factory has been in
water for several days and the Pere
Marquette shops have been partially
buried from sight.
At Lyons the water was five foot
deep on the bar room 1onr none Of
the hotels on Sunday last, and a
goodly portion of that hustling little
city was under water.
At Portland it is said that the Pere
Marquette bridge over the Looking
glass river was carried away by the
raging waters and that city was par
italy under water and railroad traf-
fc at that point is stopped indefuate-
| ly by the loss of the bridge.
Muir is also in the flood and
is suffering great loss by the wild rush
OF waters at that little city. People
having to transact most Of their bust
ness there by means of boats.
At Lowell however the worst con
dition seemed TO exist, as that city
stands AZ the junction Of the Granc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
CITY TICKET.


There was large turn out of voters
at the several Republican ward eau
cuses and also at the city caucus held
Monday evening, there being no con-
tests on except for .k.erpen and city
Treasurer Perfect harmony and
coed feeling prevailed at the city
convention. only one name being pre-
sented for the Office of Mayor, that Of
Robert NJ. Wilson
Chairman Of the city committee,
VIM. A. Wilder, called the meeting
TO order and was made chairman by
vote OF the convention, and W. l..
BENEDICT was elected secretary. The
tellers were O. +. Webster and
Adolphus Traub.
ChairRan Wilder called fol nomi-
aations for the office Of Mayor, and
Dwight G. Sheldon presented the
name Of Robert Nj. Wilson, his nomi-
mating specc was brief, but an ex-
ceedinply fine one and was loudly ap-
piauded No other name was pre-
scented and as there seemed to be a
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

denomination for mayor, but his ill
ness made it impossible for him to ac-
cept under advise of his physician.
and Otto J Kuhn, the progressive
young hardware man, is their candi
date for mayor.
Following is the ticket as nomi-
mated: Mayor, Otto J Kuhn clerk,
Henry A, Smith: treasurer, Adam
Wagner; school Inspector, j f Pink
ham.
Frank J Luck was elected chair
man OF the city committee,
FIRST Ward Nominations.
Supervisor, r. + Spencer: alder
man, A. II. Wortmau; constable, j.
w. Pullman: inspectors, II. j. Spen-
Ger, l. G. Martin.
second Ward
Supcrv sor w T. Garyer: alder
man, Anthony Martin; constable, T..
II. Potter; inspectors, w. A Wright,
w. II Kennedy
Third Ward.
Suucryisor. +. II stone; alderman,
Frank Conncll; constable. George
Parslow: inspectors, ID. A. thinner,
Fred McCue.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

unanimity of sentiment in favor of
Mr. Wilson, on motion his nomination
was made unanimous by acclamation
For city Clerk. Geo. w. Moulton
was the only candidate, and he too
received nomination by acclama-
tian.
For the Office of Treasurer there
were two names presented,
Walter Menkec and Melvin A. Chap.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
OUT BOAT RIDING
Bunch OF BeIding Citizens Navagated
Main street in Lowell.

Main street in Lowell.
Some idea of the Spring freshet
and the damage wrought by it in Lo-
we'll can be formed when it is known
that row boats we're used on some of
the streets as means of travel from
one business, house to another
G. NJ Wise, Earl Wilson, II. l.. Page
T. A. Washburn and DR.. j. f. Fer
guson were in that city last Monday
and took boat rides on the Main
street. Boats were in common use, a
number of dwelling houses were sur
rounded with water up to the win
dows and the only means of getting
to and from them was by the use of
boats.
Good night, now take Honey Pill,
II surely will, il surely will,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
Chosen at the Various Caucuses on
Monday Night.
CLOSE CONTEST FOR TREASURER AT CITY CAUCUS

Lively Scrimmage in Third Ward for Alderman-A
Good Lot Of Nominees Who are Worthy the
Support of All Republican Voters
Robert NJ Wilson for Mayor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

The republican candidate for may
or, Robert NJ. Wilson, has been resi-
dent OF this city for more than thirty
years, he has been closely identified
when il was but but small hamlet Of
of careful and considerate Judgment
in all business matters, aud we'll quail
flied TO bc at the head of the city gov
ernment The nomination came to
him without any solicitation on his
part, and it was with reluctance that
he consented TO allow his name to
come before the convention. He is
an hOnored aud much respected citi-
zen and the voters should confer upon
him the honor Of the mayorship.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

vote of III for Menkee and l09 for
Chapman. c.
James II. Keeney was named for
School Inspector, and his nomination
was made by acclamation
On motion Brinton f Hall was
elected chairman of the city commit
tee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
WARD NOMINATIONS.
First Ward.


Chairman, VIM. Foote; secretary,
Ellis w. Ranney; tellers, Robert
PEBBLES and Leslie Montieth.
There were three ballots taken for
alderman and the contest was a close
one. Mr.. Ranney did not want TO
be candidate, and it was neck and
neck race between Leonard Smith and
Elmer T.. Cook, the latter winning out
by one vote. Cook 81, Smith 80.
Ellis w, Ranney was elected ward
committeeman.
The following is the ticket as nom.
mated; Supervisor, VIM. Nj. Foote;
alderman, Elmer f. Cook; constable.
Geo. l.. O'Dell: inspectors, Hoyt l.
Soules, G. Frank Darling.
second Ward,
Chairman, Chas. Madden: secre'
tary, O. f. Webster: tellers, Geo. f,
Smith and A. Traub.
For alderman two names wer pre-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

man, and the contest was close one
as revealed by the ballot which re-
suited in Mr.. Menkee's choice by
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
THE CABINET CONSIDERED
THE POSTAL SEIZURES

+ Washington, Oct. I2-One of the sub
.jects brought before the cabinet meet
ing yesterday afternoon was a protest
against the seizure Of American mail OH
the British steamer Clachas by the Rus
sian Vladivostok fleet Postmaster Gen
eral Wynne presented the protest from
.DodWell & Co, representing the steam
ship line and also data collected by the
|postofice department. to show that the
American mail was on the ship. These
papers were transferred to the state de-
partment and will in turn be transmit
ted to the American embassy at ST. Pet
|ersburg for submission to the Russian
government as part of the whole mat
ter relating to prize seizure.
The treaty provisions between the
United States and Russia that bear up.
on this case were discussed Only
specific reports as to the mail taken
were submitted. 1t is anticipated that
if the Russian government st1stairs the
act of seizure the contention will be
that the mails taken were contraband,
"a position to. which this government is
opposed There are number of prece-
dents sustaining the inviolability of the
mails under the same general circunl-
stances. s &
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
LEASED PRIS SONERS
ASSAULT TED DETECTIVES

Chicago, Oct. II. When released
on Bail after having been arrested
charged with being implicated in a
shooting affray which caused a panic
anssng men and women, who crowded
the corridors Of the Merchants build
ing in La Sale Street, James *.
Kerler, secretary Of the international
Metal Workers Of America, and his
two companions, Joseph Alvin, a car
pellter, and James Dapineau, assaulted
tho detectives who arrested them and
one Of the officers was severely injured.
The attack was SO sudden that before
the detectives realized it the men who
had been their prisoners SO short a
time before, were attacking rnem. The
detectives were beaten over the heads
with clubs. After sharp fight, how
ever, the union men were re-arrested.
heated discussion over the matter
led to the shooting III the FIRST place,
but it is not known who fired the FIRST
shot. When re-arrested revolver
was found iii Kepler's possession.
More than 100 persons were in the VIZ
cirity at the time the shooting occurred
but all escaped injury,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
SOLDIERS DEPOSIT BOOK.

Washington, Oct. 12.-Brig. Gen. F.
S. Dodge, paymaster general of the
army, in his annual report recommends
legislation, if practicable, to the end
that soldiers deposit book should not
be sold, pledged, assigned or transferred
except after discharge and when ac-
companied by the soldiers final state
ment, and that such disposition shall be
made military offense for which the
soldier may be retained in the service
for trial. He recommends the possession
of soldiers deposit book BY any per-
son as security for loan to the soldier
during the period of his service shall
work forfeiture of such deposits.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE WOMEN
WITHDRAW FROM Gil UBs

Oakland, Oct. I2a Members Of
the mother church shall not be made
members Of clubs Or organizations, the
Ere enaasons excepted, which shall ex-
.clnde either sex or are not named in
the manual of the mother church. God
separates the tares from the wheat to
garner the latter in his storehouses.
Such IS the edict that has been issued
by the Christian Scientists of the
United States at the instance Of Mary
Baker Eddy, acknowled dged head Of the
cult. PRONUNCIATION of the order has
stirred the wonaen's clubs of this city
to the centers. Though the movement
toward withdrawal Of members has not
been sufficiently strong to warrant Sc
rious consideration as to status, there
has been no little discussion among
the club women, as 1T is known there
are many such who are affiliated with
the Christian Scientists. >
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
:. .EPISCOPALIANS DISCUSS /.
HE i MARRIAGE OF DIVORCES

Boston, Oct. I2.-The proposed
change in the canons of the Episcopal
church, whereby clergynen are for
bidden to remarry any person who
has been divorced was discussed for
two hours by the house of deputies at
the session of the Episcopal general
convention The house OF deputies was
sitting as a committee of the whole
and the consideration of the subject,
regarded as one Of the most important
to come before the present convention,
will be taken up from time to time un-
til the matter is disposed of. The pres
ent canon permits the remarriage
of innocent persons in divorce suits
wherein infdelity is alleged For some
time there has been a strong sentiment
in the church that the clergy should
not remarry even innocent persons. 7
The committee on canons, of which
Rev. DIR. F. p. Davenport, of Mem
phis, Tenn, is chairman, presented an
amendment to the present canon for
biddirg the remarriage of any persons,
who have been divorced.
The minority report permitting the
present canon to remain as it is with
the added provision for the presenta-
tion of court evidence when an appli-
cant for remarriage appears before a
clergyman, was submitted BY Rev. DIR.
j. Lewis Parks, Of n New York, and
others. I. 54
Rev. DR.. Parks, r. III. Battle, of Ra-
leigh, N. c., and Rev. J. B. Danvers,
OF Portland, Oregon, spoke in behalf
OF the minority report, while the ma
jority report was advocated by Rey
John Williams, of Omaha, Neb., E. RI.
Bailey. of Chicago, Rev. Samuel Ring
gold, OF Knoxville, Tenn,and c. III.
Stanley, of Washington, D. c..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
WOOED, Welded, WIDOWED
WITHIN A FEW DAYS

San Francisco, Oct. I2.-Few brides
have had the unfortunate experience OF
Mrs. Frank B. Modica, who met the
man fate seemed TO have chosen for
ship, separated from HIM owing to bus
mess engagements, journeyed east to
join him, and instead of being clasped
in his loving embrace was informed
that he was dead.
The story of the meeting Of Miss
Clorine Darlington and Frank b.
Modica, and their speedy courtship
and marriage was one Of the romances
Of Conclave week. Miss Darlington,
who was but 70 years of age, was in
troduced to Sir Knight Modica on
Market Street car during the merry
days of the Conclave. They at once
became fast friends and the old, old
story was told again. Love at first
sight it certainly must have been, for
each came to the conclusion that with
out the other this world would be
wilderness. Cupid must have worked
overtime, for on Sept. Io license was
issued and Justice of the Peace Dunn
spoke the words which made them
husband and wife. A wedding break
fast was enjoyed at the Palace Hotel,
where the couple spent their brief
honeymoon.
1t was but a few days after the
marriage that Modica was called east
on business His wife bade him good
by, arranged to meet him in the east
and with a parting kiss wished him
godspeed. 1t was the final parting.
The au revoir proved to be farewell
forever. When the bride of few
weeks stepped from the train at Kan
sas City expecting to meet her husband
she was informed that she was
widow.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
PRAIRIE FIRE.

Dickinson, N. ID, Oct. I2.-A severe
prairie fire has burned out good many
ranches south of the Cannon Ball river.
Among those who have lost much OF
their winter ranges are I. P. Baker. Ed
Berry, Eally Brothers, Beicegel Bros.
and the Harringtons. This As the only
really disastrous FIRE to the range inter-
ests reported this fall Ii comes unus-
.ually hard on stockmen because there is
no good market for their cattle and
hence they are compelled to seek new
range or sacrifice greatly in accepting
the ruling prices for beef cattle and
feeders.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
EIGHT HOUR LABOR
LAW HELD ILLEGAL

Milwaukee. Wis. Oct. I2. Judge
Halsey Of the circuit court Of Milwau-
kee county handed down decision in
which he declares that the eight-houf
law as applied To city contracts is He
gal
The case is one in which the city adj
vertised for bids on city contracts speci-
flying that the contract was to be figured
on basis of an eight-hour work day.
The contract was in preference to a Mil
waukee firm whose price was lower but
whose work day exceeded eight hours.
Judge Halsey DEGREES that the city
charter provides for contracts being let
to tile lowest bidder. The case will be
appealed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
SOME DON'TS FOR
Cf1ILDREN'S MOTHERS

Chicago, Oct. I2.--A list of "dont'sD
was given to the home and phi1an-
thropy department of the Rayerswood
Woman's club by Mrs. John McLaugh-
lin, who spoke on . Mothers Mistakes.
The warnings follow
Don't tell the children what you do
not mean.
Don't wait on the children; make
them wait on you.
Don't break a promise to your chill
dren.
Don't talk about your neighbors.
Don't scold at the table.
Don't hurt their self-respect by cen-3
suring them before others.
Don't oyerdress little children.
Don't give them too many presents be-
fore they are 10 years old; they are
/ liable to an attack of efiiitii before they
)are 20.
Six children can upset all the the
lories one ever dared to- obtain, said
Mrs. Mclaughlin Humility comes
with years Of motherhood. We have
too narrow conception of what moth
|erhood means. 1t IS what we came irl-
to the world for.
There is much mothcring for moth
ers to do, and we often neglect that by
loahng at prayer meetings and clubs. If
we do not always fell the truth to onr
children we cannot punish tllcna for de-
|ceiving us
Mrs. William Gibson, iii an address
ION A Mothers Duty to Herself, 4 took
secession To emphasize the uniinportance
|of the father in the home.
liz he gets the ducats and keeps the
burglars away We need not worry about
his duties, She said. ass
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
TWO BRAKEMEN ROBBED
BODIES OF THE DEAD

Jefferson City, Mo-; Oct. 12.AE c.
Zeigler and L. A. Haynes, brakemen
OF freight wrecked at Warrensburg,
Mo, killing twenty-nine persons, were
arrested here on warrants charging
them with stealing $37 from the body
Of 4 fellow brakeman named Siedel,
who was killed. The blood-stained
railroad ticket issued to James Eng
land, of Dexter, Kas., was found in
the pocket of one of the men under
arrest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
A MILLION
DOLLAR | / l FIRE
VIM sxurrnRnD 4
ssyHRH FIRE LOSS
Destroyed by smes Which
Started In the New >u Block
Loss Was Heavy. = y 3

Winnipeg. Man, Oct I2.-As a re-
suit of the fire which visited this city
last night and ragged two hours, two OF
the most important business blocks were
destroyed, entailing a loss Of nearly
ST. 100000. No lives were lost. The
buildings burned were the new Bull
man block. with a stock of $2oo,ooo, to-
tally destroyed; the Davy block, partial
ly damaged, and the Rialto block dam
aged by water, smoke and heat The
fire started in the Bullman block. The
Great Northwestern telegraph office was
among the places burned.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
TO PLAT NEW TOWN.

Grand Forks, N. D., Oct. 12.-Post-
master William Bulge left last night
for his new town in Ramsey County,
accompanied by County Surveyor Tom
Lawson, who will plat forty acres for
the new town of Munich, of which
Postmaster Bulge will be the sole
owner The new town will be named
Munich and will be located eighteen
miles north OF Starkweather. For
the time being it will be the end of the
Great Nofthern's Edmore extension.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
THE LONG CHARIVARI
HAS ENDED AT LAST

Cadott, Wis, Oct. I2.--The charivari
to which Professor and Mrs. Verbeck
have been nightly treated since their
marriage September S, has been called
off by the chariyari gang, who say that
they have had their fun and the treats
furnished by Professor Verbeck have
been considered sufficient.
1t is said that there are no hard feel
ings as a result of the continuous FIVE
weeks ciarivari.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
THE FIGHT WAS LARGER
THAN WAS EXPECTED

St. Petersburg, Oct. 12.-No definite
news had been received up to S o'clock
this evening, but the latest reports
show the fighting was of much larger
proportions than supposed yesterday
and of most desperate character.
There is great tension and some ner-
vousness at the war office. 49,. 7
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
OYAMA BEGAN THE
AGGRESSIVE ACTION

Headquarters of the Second japanese
Army, Oct Io.-Via Fusan, Oct. "a.
The advance on Mukden tlhegan this
morning. Field Marshal Oyanla, learn
ing the Russians were strengthening
and reinforcing their left north .of Yen
tai, ordered the entire line ahead, the
infantry leading and the artillery fol-
lowing. The Russians opened an artil-
lery gun duel which continued all day.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE JAPS AND THE
RUSSIANS STILL RACES AROUND MUKDEN
l>~>%~%~~%<~>>~' =
WOMAN WHITECAPPED. !

= Sergent, KY, Oct. 12-Reports
= from Elkhorn are to the effect 4
p that Mrs. John D. Mullins, a
y peaceable mountain woman, was 4
2 dragged from her bed at mid 4
. night while her husband was abb 4
y sent and severely whipped by the 4
= %ku-klux gang. After the whipping 4
= the outlaws are said to have fled 4
2 to the Cumberland Mountains.
= A Aposse is after them. No reason
= is known for the outrage.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
YOUNGEST
MURDERER
BABY BOY KILLED
HIS INFANT SISTER
A Two and Half Year Old Murderer
Is Reported From New York-The
Youngster Was Jealous and Drained
His Infant Sister.

New York, Oct. I2-Jealousy on the
part of boy 2H years old against his
baby sister, month old, led to the
death of the latter at the hands of the
boy, who is a son of Nicholas Robinson
of Nyack, N Y. While left alone with
the baby in room the boy struck the
baby with a small bronze statuette, frac-
turing its skull.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
RUSSIAN GENERAL WAS
AMONG THE WOUNDED

st. Petersburg, Oct. I2--General SAX
haroff, telegraphing yesterday evening,
confirmed reports of desperate fighting
north of Yentai, where the heights
were alternately held by the Russians
and Japanese. General Daniel OFF was
wounded in the leg. The losses are aet
stated. The battle continued today
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
THE JAPS ARE PUTTING UP
: 1 A DESPERATE RESISTANCE
Reports That Have Reached ST. Petersburg Indicate That There
Have Been Heavy Losses and the Engagement General
Along the Entire Line.

St Petersburg, Oct 12.--The battle
below Mukden continues to rage along
the entire front and according to Gen
eral Kuropatkin's latest dispatches the
japanese are stubbornly holding their
own, offering desperate resistance and
have even advanced their position.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
WILL DEMAND
SATISFACTION
UNCLE SAM WILL INQUIRE
Ea INTO SEIZURE OF MAILS
Russian Naval Vessel Took Mail From
Mail Steamers That Was Addressed
to the American Embassy Postal
Union Treaty Violated. .s !

Washington, Oct. I2.-Papers will be
dispatched by the state department to-
morrow relating to the seizure of mails
on, the Chalchas to the American em-
bassy.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-10-12
FAIRBANKS
sa.-
GROWS TIRED
LONG SPEAKING TOUR
BEGINS TO SHOW EFFECT
The Candidate for the Vice Presidency
Continues to Speak to the Hawkeyes
ON the Political Conditions Shows
Results of Strain.

Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. Ex-senator
Fairbanks arrived here today and made
a short speech from the rear of his
train. He has been making SO many
speeches that the effect of his long tour
is becoming evident. The senator has
been under a severe strain on his trans
continental trip.