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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-05-16
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FROM W ARD
THE REPUBLICANS HELD
a PAIR or CONVENTIONS
Two Delegations We're Selected for
the State Conventions and Twoc Conn
pIete County Tickets Were Named =
Exciting Times Reported.

Minot, N. D., May I6.-Iwo re-
publican county conventions were held
here Saturday The regular republican
organization, headed by Chairman !. S.
Murphy, engaged the opefahotise.
5Forty-ninc Murphy delegates presented
credentials and were admitted. Nine
ty-six anti Murphy delegates were re-
fused admission to the convention hall
unless they would hand their creden.
tials to the committee on credentials at
the door and it was decided they had
a right on the floor as delegates. II p.
McGahan, requested by the reorg anti
sers to present their case 70 Maj jor Muir
ply, asked that the delegates BE all
lowed on the floor and their cfeden-
tials passed on BY the COMMITTEES, but
the major refused. 81
The reorganizefs, to the number of
ninety six, adjourned to the court
house and elected full set Of county
officers as follows
Nehemiah Davis, probate judge III.
.H. Steele, state senator; Fred Lyons
and c. A. johnson, representatives
DR.. Windell, coroner; E. War;, stl-
perintendent; E. Smith, clerk oi
court; j. c.. Mitchell, treasurer; g. III.
Reishus, register Of deeds; j. Lee,
sheriff; F. Fabrick, auditor. 1s
Mayor Joseph Roach will head the
delegates to the state convention at
Fargo to nominate delegates to the ma
.tional convention. w. J. Carroll will
head the delegates to the state conven-
ton at Grand Forks to nominate state
officers.
r. g. Sanborn was chosen chairman
Eof the republican county central com
Imittee
Maj j. S. Murphy, as chairman ol
the republican cominitte ZEE made a state
ment to the effect that the committee
had given all the delegates until Il
O'Clock this morning to show thefSs
credentials, and upon this not being
complied with by the reorganizers, re-
quested them to show the same at the
door before being admitted. This he
claims the reorganizers refused to do
Mr.. Murphy read a list Of delegates
admitted to the number Of eighty mine,
and claimed majority also, stating
that it was the right and legal conveiir
ton and that the break BY the reor-
ganizers was prearranged. The meet
ing was then called to order by D. r.
Pierce, Of Kenmare, and the following
county officers were nominated
y Register Of deeds, J. W. Briggs;
county auditor, Lewis a. Larson;
treasurer, M S. Williams; clerk ol
court, John Lynch; sheriff, a. P. SEQ
field; states attorney, D. r. Pierce:
county superintendent of schools, E.
81. Fitzmaurice;; county judge, a. 4
Murray; coroner, DR. Crokat. Major
Murphy was reelected county chair
man of the committee.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-05-16

REPORTED.
JNCONFIRMED RUMOR OF A
BIG BATTLE NEAR LAO YANG
The Report Of Big Gums Was Heard
But No Details Have Been Received
Of the Results Russians Advancing
8 on Corea.

New ChWang, May I6There is an
unconfrned rumor here that heavy
fighting took place in the direction of
Lao Yang yesterday. The report of
big guns was family heard east of New
Chwang at S o'clock this morning.
The Russo Chinese Bank has been
moved TO the French consulate.
The Russians admit the railroad is
practically closed to Port Arthur. @
They say that General Linevitch, with
a large army, is moving from Vladi-
vostock towards Corea.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-05-16
ANARCHISTS
ARE BARRED
THE SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS
THE LAW or THEIR EXCLUSION
Important Decision Handed Down BY
Chief Justice Fuller Of the Y. s. SUI
preme Court ii the Case Of Turner
the English Anarchist.

4 Washington, May I6. In the supreme
court today Chief Justice Fuller render
ed an opinion sustaining the action Of
the immigration authorities Of New
York ii, ordering the deportation Of the
Englishman, Turner, alleged to be an
anarchist, who the chief justice said
iit1nt deny he was an anarchist. The
opinion upheld the law for the excIus-
ion of anarchists.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-05-16
MURDER NEAR \ /; II
DICK INSON.
a WELL KNOWN ST0CEMAN
REPORTED AS THE VICTIM
No Details Of the Killing Were Avail
able and the Matter VIII Be DeveI-
oped on the Inquest Which Win Be
H Held Tomorrow.

Dickinson, N. D., May 1o.-Ole P.l
liner, one Of Dickinson's leading stock
men. was shot and killed at his ranch,
thirty miles north, by B. K. Clinic. No
particulars have been received. The ir-
quest viii be held tomorrow.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-05-16
BIG ATTACK ON PORT
ARTHUR Is PREDICTED

Chefoo, May I6.-A combined land
and sea attack on Port Arthur is ex-
.pected to take place between May 20
and 23. The Japanese hope to occupy
.Dalny within a few days. After the
destruction of the submarine mines at
gTalienwan the Japanese intend to land
additional troops there and commence
an attack on Port Arthur.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-05-16
WARD COUNTY DENIS.

q Minot, N. D., May I6.-The demo-
cratic county convention was held here
Saturday, with Col. J.. G. Marcy chair
man. The convention selected sixteen
delegates to the two state conventions,
and twelve to the judicial convention.
A new central committee Of eleven
members was elected, with D. G.
Greenleaf chairman.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-05-16
NEW JOB FOR gal Z

Sioux City. Ia, May I6. e w. Cald-i
we'll, ex-mayor Of Sioux City and a
pioneer Of South Dakota, accepted an
,oHer to take charge Of the Pierre liter
.ary bureau in the capital fight.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-05-16
THE OFFICIAL REPORT
OF SATURDAYS SCRAP

3 Washington, May The Japanese
legation received cablegram from To-
kio stating that on May IA the torpedo
hotifla attacked the forts at TalienWanI
Bay and during the destruction Of the
mines laid by the enemy one exploded
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-05-16
JAP DISPATCH BOAT
STRUCK SUBMARINE MINE

Toxic, May I6-The Japanese dis.
patch boat Miyako was destroyed in
Kerr Bay by striking a Submarine mine
Eight casualties are reported.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-05-16

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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-04
COOPERATIVE ASSN.
twenty States Represented at Meet
ing of Grain and Stock Growers
Qnened in Omaha

Omaha, March 3.-Twenty states
were represented by more than $50
delegates to the National Co Operative
Grain Growers and Stock Raisers'
association when that body convened
here today. The executive committee
has been in session two days and pre-
sented to the convention plan for a
more thorough organization and for
making the work of the association
take a much wider scope than has
heretofore been attempted.
II. II. Gaines Of Topeka was made
chairman and Robert Lindblom of Chi
cago was elected secretary. The eXecu-
tive committee presented and proposed
a new constitution. 1t provides the
name shall be changed TO the Farmers
National Exchange company. Its OBJ
ject shall be to buy, sell and deal in
grain, live stock and all kinds of prod
uce on commission and otherwise. and
for that purpose to build and equip ele-
Nators, warehouses. cold storage plants,
stock yards and whatever shall be nee
essary for carrying on the business of
the company" The capital stock is
s5000o.00o, with 100000 shares Of $40
each. The company shall be governed
by nine directors who shall have power
se>e&esorb other similar associations.
The members shall pay dues and each
member must be holder of at least
one share Of stock. In this manner 1t is
proposed to raise a large sum of money
with which to transact business.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-04
FEELING IS BETTER.
Russia Disposed to Be Less Hostile
Toward the United States on
knownu the Facts,

st. Petersburg March 3.-All the
papers here print prominently this
morning. but without comment, Com
mander Marshalls report of the Vicks-
burg incident off Chemulpo, Korea, and
the reasons assigned in the United
States for his not uniting In the pro-
test Of the other naval commanders
against the action Of the Japanese.
These statements will doubtless clear
up the misapprehension existing here
concerning the affair. Coming stimuli
taneously with the announcement that
the state department had decided to
countermand the orders that Edward
v. Morgan, appointed United States
consul at Dalny, proceed to his post.
Marshall's report should have q good
effect in allaying the anti-American ir-
rltation.
Mail advices from Vladivostok dated
February II, say 500 Chinese brlgands
are terrorizing the district of Ninguta.
Their leader Yavanten, proclaims him
self invulnerable to bullets. The war
ships in the harbor We're the Rossia,
Gromoboi and Rurik and the transport
R1oskoNa. The port is frozen hard and
the ice breaker is scarcely able to clear
channel. Two japanese attempted to
blow up the dock at Vladlvostok but
did not succeed. They escaped.
A Japanese barber deeming himself
insulted by a Russian officer shot him
dead and then dramatically announced
he was captain of the Japanese gen
eral staff and was not used to taking
insults.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-04
MARTIN WINS POINT.
South Dakotan's Resolution for lnves.
tgation of the Beef Trust Is
Eavorably Reported.

Washington, March 3.-Whether the
sbeef trust" is violating the injunc-
ton resting against 1t is to be made
the subject Of an official Investigation
by the department Of commerce and la
Dor, according to a resolution by Rep
resentative Martin OF South Dakota,
and ordered reported favorably to the
house today by the committee on in
terstate and foreign commerce.
Should the house take favorable ac-
ton Gu the resolution, which is to be
called UP at the earliest possible mo-
ment by Chairman Hepburn, it will
constitute the first instructions from
congress to the new department to
exercise the powers given 1t under the
law to investigate the operation of in
dustria1 institutions. Mr.. Martin was
given an extended hearing by the COM
n!ttee in which he made the assertion
that the beef trust" was violating the
lpirit Of the injunction, If not its let
ter. The resolution was amended to
provide the report of the investigation
should go to the president, as provided
in the law creating the new depart
ment instead of to congress.
Should the investigation show viola
tions of the injunction the matter un-
doubtedly will be referred by the presi-
dent to the department of justice and
the trust proceeded against for con-
tempt of court
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-04
TIE ROSEBUD LANDS.
Presidents Position of Demanding
That They Be Sold by Bidding
Causes Trouble,

Washington, d. c., March 2.-Repre-
sentative Martin of South Dako ota had
a long conference with the president
today on the manner of dlsposing Of
the 10000 acres of land Of the Rose
bud reservation in Gregory county.
which will soon be thrown open. Mr..
Martin and the South Dakota members
generally feel that the price of the
land should be fixed in accordance with
the usual practice.
The president is disposed to want
competing bidding. To this Mr.. Martin
is strongly opposed, and it is under
stood his constituents are also. 1t 10
uncertain how the question will be set.
tied. The efforts will be made to con-
vert the president from his position, as
1t is felt that it would interfere with the
disposal of the lands to have COM
petive bidding. The bill for the open-
ing has passed the house and will
doubtless pass the senate soon. June
Z is the date Mr.. Martin thinks the
lands will be opened.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-04
ABERDEEN MAN
SUED FOR LIBEL
Keeper Of Gambling House ..
Arrested on Complaint
of G. j. Mcleod.
ON CHARGE OF ISLANDER
Mcleod, Editor of Daily News, Wa,
Charged by II. o. Shepard of shar-
ing a Certain Per Cent. of
Gambling Iiouse Profits.

Aberdeen. S. d., March 2.--Halse,
d. Shepard, the keeper of bowling
alley in this city, has been arrested on
complaint of c. j. Mcleod, editor Of
the Daily News, on the charge of
Slandor. the proceeding being what
lawyers know as arrest and bail Nc
Leod lays his damages at $1,000. The
allegation is that Shepard repeatedly
made The statement that 10 per cent.
OF the profits OF slot machine device
owned by a Sioux Falls man and op-
Grated in Shepard's place went to Nc
Leod rs 'ralseoff" Mcleod declares
that there are one or two more people
in the city who have repeated similar
statements, but chiefly by inuendo and
insinuation. that he will have arrested
at the proper time. He says that the
stories All emanated from. oidtime
bitter political campaigns and a too
general belief that q newspaper man
is legitimate object for any manner
of abuse" The arrest caused a de-
cided sensation in the city. Shepard
is son OF City Justice Shepard, who
has held that position for a number of
terms The trial of the case will come
up al the May and June term of the
circuit court.
Ben B. Ward OF this city, secretary
ol ttle Tecehlly formed South Dakota-
minnesota racing circuit, announces
that The Gates for the summer meetings
have been fixed as follows: Beardsley,
Mimi Saturday and Monday, June 4
and 8, Browns Valley, June IL and 13 !;
Sisseton. June is and 20: Britton
June % and 27; Groton, July and a:
Aberdeen, July Q and III. At each
place each event. except the 2; 40 class
will have 4 purse of $500, with $3.50 for
the . 40 goers
The work team of the Sioux Falls
Eagles Saturday night assisted Depu-
~ President Simpson of Deadwood in
dnstituting an aerie of the order in
Aberdeen, with membership of near
1y 100.
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laps WIN FIRST BLOOD
And II Was Case If Their Infantry
Against Russian Cavalry,

Chemulpo. March 3.-The first land
engagement between the Russian and
Japanese troops took place about a mile
north of Ping Yang.
A squadron of Russian Cossacks.
coming from the direction of An-ju,
about thirty miles to the northwest, ap-
peared on the Seoul road and were met
by body Of the Japanese infantry,
who had been warned of the enemy's
approach by the olltposts. Fire was
quickly opened on the advancing cav
airy, who at once turned about and
dashed off in the directio. Of An.iu. :,
The japanese plan of eaapaign is'
steadily being carried out For many
days past, the transports, almost en-
tirely unescorted, Japan being SO con-
iident of her power on the sea, have
been arriving here, while reports from
other places show that landing Of
troops have been equally successful.
Ping Yang is the center of operations
in northwest Korea and a large body
Of troops with many guns is encamped
there. They are faced by huge force
of Russian troops, estimated to be be-
tween 10000 and 10000 men, with about
fifty guns, who have, during the past
week, crossed the Yalu and are now
within touch of their advance body at
An-ju. There appears to be every
probability that the Russians are de-
termined to advance still further south
md a battle is hourly expected.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-04
CAN'T REACH AGREEMENT
Operators and Miners in Central Dis
trict Have Widely Different Views.

Indianapolis, March 3.-When the
conference of miners and operators of
the central competitive district opened
today Bassett. an Ohio delegate. moved
the scale now in effect be readopted.
The operators voted no. the miners
yes.
President John Mitchell presented q
series of resolutions which" he said,
represent the real wishes and demands
Of the Miners They include the de-
mand that run of mine basis be
adopted, the scale to be paid equivalent
to the present pick mined screened coal
scale; that cent differential be paid
for hand mining over machinery; that
a uniform wage be provided for differ
ent classes of outside labor, including
the mechanical trades; that trouble in
the districts be settled in the districts.
Il. L. Robbins made the following de-
mand for operators: That the condi-
tion of the times, and the necessity of
meeting competition and conditions all
ready demand and require reduction
of 10 per cent. from the present scale
of wages"
During the recess F.. L. Robbins,
leader of the operators said:
1t looks like a strike. The operators
will make no concessions-absolute
lone. 1t does look like strike
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-04
TRAGEDY IN JAIL.
Man Secured Revolver in Some Man
ner and Shot Fellow Prisoner,

'>'ia''AS 'iHt itioSdylAlys
Wheeling, w. Va, March 3.-Facing
the certainty of his third term in state
prison, Scott Neal. of Martins Ferry,
charged with attempting to kill his wife
tried to shoot his way TO liberty tonight
and was responsible for a bloody trag-
edy in the st. Clairsville, o., Jail cor
ridor.
Neal had secured possession of re-
volver and told James Sutton, a Bel
lairs prisoner, awaiting trial for two
mysterious murders, of his intentions.
Sutton dropped note from the window
warning the jailor. Clyde Bulger the
jailer entered the corridor to lock up
the prisoners for the night, and was
accompanied by Sheriff Majors and two
deputies. Neal realized that he had
been betrayed, and shot Sutton through
the temple killing him instantly. He
then pointed his revolver at the jailer,
demanding that he unlock the DOORS
Bulger grappled with him, and with
Meals gun resting against his temple,
whipped out his own revolver and shot
Neal through the heart
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-04
CLEVER ADMIRAL TOGO
He Seems to Know Just How 10 Do tn,
Right Thing and to Make
M Errorx

Toki, March 3.-The lack OF details OF,
formations, firing ranges and evolutions
prevents full understanding and appre-
citation of Admiral Togo's tactics. He|
seems to be endeavoring to accomplish;
the maximum destruction with the mini-
mum of exposure. He is carefully bali
ancing those considerations and relying
upon superior mobility, marksmanship,
and ammunition. At the outset the eQual-i
ity of naval strenEth-the probable neces-!
sity of fighting the Russians under thel
batteries of Port Arthur-made extremei
caution essential. The loss of few ships
endangered the ultimate success of the|
Japanese army, hence the brevity of theI
engagement of February 9, and the avoid1
ance of the engagement of the fortress.l
The same tactics were followed in Thurs
Jays engagement and bombardment.
Novel Methods Effective.
These dashes. brief battles, speedy with.
drawals are novelty in naval warfarel
which warrant the consideration of STRAIT.
egists. Admiral Togo's reliance part-cu-
iarly on gunnery Is fully warranted by
his gunners clearly outshooting the Rus,
slams.
He constantly fought at long range
Furnishing the enemy severely and escap-l
Ing without serious damage himself. Thel
personnel of his forces is shown in anoth-l
er way by the superiority of the officers,
and men who are anxious to undertakei
hazardous duty.
Togo's ships are apparently in BETTER
condition than the Russian vessels. The,
heavy scoring of the torpedo craft is one
of the surprises of the war so far Foreignl
naval experts say however, that makingi
every allowance for the daring skill and
persistency of the japanese, the Russianss
are largely to blame for lack of watch.
.ulness and poor craftsmanship.
AS the campaign progresses it seems that
the chances are growing Simmer for a
great pitched battle on the open sea be-
tween the fleets OF modern battleships'
which the world has long awaited
Port Arthur Appears Doomed.
1t is believed here that the Russians
lack the strength to assume the offensive
and that they will probably stick to Port
Arthur doggedly to await sea and land
Investment. Whoever wins the war, Port|
Arthur will cease to be an important base.
The Notifications probably will be dis
mantled, as they are small and cramped,
and however many guns are defending 1t
1t is thought they are incapable of insur-
ing protection. 1t is estimated that the
Russians have 200 guns mounted at Port
Arthur
In regard to the opening of Wiju, for
which United States Minister Allen has
long been pressing, it has been decided
TO await the formal announcement Of tho
Japanese, whose Influence Is now doni-
hant in Korea.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-04
PORT ARTHUR
IS HARD PRESSED
Provisions and Ammunition
Will Not Keep 1t Going
Over Two Weeks.
GRAVE TROUBLES ATHoME
People Who Contract With Russi.
Must Take Chances on PossibiIi-
ties of tho Government Be-
ing Overthrown.

London. March 3.-The Tien Tsin
correspondent of the Express cables
his paper that the repeated attacks up
on Port Arthur have created conditions
approaching complete Generalization
among the troops there. There is lit
tie hope that the place will be able to
make long defense.
Rations already are exceedingly
short, and it is expected that when the
town is completely invested hunger will
compel capitulation. Not many civil
ians are left in the town, but there are
enough to cause the authorities anx-
iety. Those who first lacked confidence
CT the town to Withstand the attacks of
the Japanese feet have gained new as
surance since the attempt to blockade
the harbor was defeated, and it is now
accepted that a siege and starvation
are the things to be feared
Two Weeks Provisions.
The Times Paris correspondent
quotes a merchant having business
connections with Russia as saying that
If the communications of Port Arthur
are cut off it's provisions will not last
over two weeks. Ammunition for use
in defending the port was to have come
by sea, and now it is hopelessly cut
off
This business man says his personal
experience With the railway convinces
him that provisions and connexions are
likely to be cut off by that route, at
least temporarily He also adds to the
testimony that provisions and ammuni-
ton now in Port Arthur are hopelessly
insufficient, as are also those of the
Russian forces in Manchuria.
1t is inferred from the Times dispatch
that it's statements are really made
by a man who is himself a contractor
for the Russian government. The cor
respondent adds that 1t is matter of
common comment among Russians
prominent in business outside Russia,
that the internal situation of the en-
pire must to certain extent be reck-
oned with by those contracting for bus
mess with the Russian government.
Korea and Japan.
Koreans 1T is reported. recogniz.
Japan's honest intentions toward them.
and believe under the treaty their flu
ture welfare will be fully safeguarded
If Japan wins in the war. This will
mean great development of the coun
try under Japanese auspices. In this,
and in efforts to prevent Russia pre-
vailing in the present war, the Koreans
may be relied on to cooperate with
Japan to the utmost of their power.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-03-04
Ten Days' Encampment.

Redfield, S. D., Feb. 29.-Company G
second regiment. S. d. N. G., was in
spected yesterday by Colonel r. w.
Stewart, commanding the regiment.
The company showed up we'll and won
the commentator Of the officers.
Adjutant General S. j. Conklin, Cap
tain Beckwith and Captain Dewell, ac-
companying Colonel Stewart in his tour
of inspection, report a good showing of
the organization throughout the state.
The proposition was here submitted of
having a ten days encampment at Wa
tertown, although the men would re-
ceive but seven days pay on account Of
the limited appropriation. Company G.
unanimously favored the proposition
and cheerfully agreed to serve the extra
three days without pay. Colonel Stew
art reports that similar action has been
taken by all the companies thus far ap-
preached on the subject. The officer
will go from here to Aberdeen. where
Company L will be inspected tonight.