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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-03-11
THE FIRE TRAGEDY ON
THE STEAMER sQUEEN.'''
Remains Of Mrs. j. Adams, Who Died From Elk
posure on the Inflated Pacific Coast Steamer,
Are Brought Home for Burial

and Howard Adams, in Dawson
City. She spent two summers at
Dawson AID a winter at Seattle. The
present winter she and her son, How
ard we're in Los Angeles, where they
had bought home for use during
winters. Mr.. Adams was on his way
to Dawson when the accident occur
red, and his mother was on her way
to this state for a visit with relatives.
She was about 65 years OF aga.
Charles and Howard Adams own
several claims in the vicinity of
Dawson City. and the one which they
are now working is netting Them
about $1s, 900 annually ia addition,
| they own passenger and freight
steamsf running from ST. Michaels to
Dawson, q distance Of ], QUO miles,
fonr trips year being made. 81
The funeral Of Mrs. Adams was
attended BY the following children:
G. B. Adams, Bottlneau; Miss Mary
q. Adams, ST. Paul; Mrs q.
Morgan, Starkweathers Mrs. Will
Renwick Bruce; George Adams,
Crystal City, Man e. Adams,
Cavalier; WI q. Adams, Hannah; ),
| 10. Adams, Devils Lake, and Howard
Adams, Dawson City The absent
lchildren were Ezra Adams Pelican
Rapids, Minu ], a. Adaina, Han
lover. Ont Mrs John Saunders, Sc.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-03-11

Howard Adams Of Dawson City
passed through this city Thursday ev-
ening with the body Of his mother,
Mrs. 3. Adams. whose death resulted
from exposure during the fire on the
steamer Queen, near Port Townsend.
The funeral Of Mrs. Adams was hsld
at Cavalier Friday afternoon. Near
that city she has lived for years. rear
Ting a large ram lily OF children, several
Of wnom are prominent in business
lSircles in this state.
Mrs Adams was one Of the last to
take TO the lifeboat, and she was
forced TO do So BY the boat officials
land ner son. She insisted that she
would remainwlth him on the boat,
and that If il bu. ned they would die
together She was finally induced to
| go, but in short time the boat was
capsized. Each passenger had been
provided with life preserveis, and
Mrs. Adams was ID the water about
twenty-five minutes before she was
picked up BY that time the fire had
been extinguished and attention was
/ then given to those who had been
brought back from the boats Mrs.
4 4 Adams was unconcious and remained
III that condition until her death.
whils took place before the vessel
IreacEed Semitic # #
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-03-11

The matter of taxation and valua-
tion in the city Of DEVILS Lake, has
recently become the topic Of the day
and since this important matter to our
citizens and taxpayers has led to a
public discussion, the Inter. Ocean has
decided to show, to 4 certain degree.
and as nearly correct as is possible the
true status of municipal financial
affairs Of our prvspering and thriving
young city in SO far as its general
financial condition is concerned and
upon the most reliable and authentic
sources figures and facts in this con-
6nection can be obtained from. While
the exhorbitant taxation, cry has
been advanced by some Of our citizens
g would kindly refer these same
ala-mlsts to existing conditions Of
other North Dakota cities and draw
q statistical comparison with our
own city. In this connection it is
necessary that we quote outstanding
|inde debtedness, population, assets, and
per capita indebtedness pro rata. The
EInrer-O Ocean, therefore will take the
liberty to quote the conditions Of cit
les Of the state, who are prog ressive,
financially sound and which are prob
ably laboring under the tax. burden
system ..:s .55..ss2 ssssg
They are as follows:
Devils Lake Population Indebtedness Assets
Per capita indebtedness 80 ss.21 -''''
Fargo S - 81, 1900 o. ss,ooo g O. ! $4,000 80
G1snd z Forks oeo m ssi oos g. : s24e ooo
BBmassa Pa2 re ;nd.5tss sss1 os,s o9S 5000
Percapita indebtedness $15.2o
Mandan s y 200 s4soss g. : SIS ooc
lWshpeton 500 $4,000 $5l 900
In this connection we wish to be
understood that indebted edness = means
lall outstanding warrants, bonds and
lother obligtions, excepting special
assessments, ponds and warrants which
lare subject to individual collection
land not by the city as q corporation.
Assests are in the form of real
land personal, the property Of the
town its name implies.
IT is plainly apparent from the fore
jgoing statmen., thst Devils Lake mas,
by far, a much smaller per capita in
debtedness than any Of the cities above
mentioned, and her actual assets and
property are muck larger III proper
tion to the indebtedness. For a com.
parison we produce the following fig
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-03-11

This shows cnnclusively that this
city, financially speaking, is far in
advance of any Of its sister cities
comparatively, an to taxation and pub
lie assets. and yet the last levy made
is considerably larger than any form
er one in the municipalities history.
This circumstance, howsver,is readily
Explained, when it is taken into con-
sideratioa that beginning with 1901
the city administration decided to
add for street lighting purposes an
additional annual expense Of 81, 500 a
matter which -as not alone com-
mendable but absolutely necess ary
as we'll In 1909 an unexpected and
uncontrated for expense was burdened
upon our tax payers in the form, Of
caring fQr smallpox patients which
81 ssass zay something like 81. 100.
Drring the last year it became
manifest that the CITY needed more
adequate FIRE apparatus and hydrants
for protection Of property and the
reduction of fire insurance rates on
personal property and business houses.
This latter item alone has convinc-
ling bearing upon, the excellert wis
| dom Of the money expended in this
|direction although il uns up into
four figures. And yet, considering
the progtess o. the city and the in
crease in population and the natural
increase in valuation, is but "a mere
Unite, not exceeding 81, 800 during the
past five years. This figure would
have faen materially reduced if all
the taxes levied had been promptly
paid. However in this direction it
may not be going out of the 5ay
much when we say that mary of
those cities who have failed to pay
their actual taxes who are now
numbered amcng tn. .kickers on high
ia xati on ale directly responsible fol
1.-THE present conditions Of the city fin.
lances. if there is reason for complaint.
In this connection we cannot
refrain from referring to a the
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-03-11

z Continued on page 40
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-03-11
DEVILS LAKE
FINANCIALLY Y
Some Interesting Facts and Figures Concerning
the Conditions Of the City Taxation, Expendi-
lures and Her Assets and Resources Ex-
hibit Not Poor One

u1es, taken from the public records Of
the leading municipa lities of the
state, and the tax levies made:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
TO OPPOSE GOV. PEABODY.
Ex.Gov. Adams Nominated for Governor
by Colorado Democrats.

DENVER. Col, Sept. 2l.-Ex-Gov. Alva
Adams was nominated tonight for Gov
ernor by the Democratic State convention
after day devoted chiefly to conferences.
The convention, after unanimously nomi-
mating Mr.. Adams, adjourned until to-
morrow morning.
Mr.. Adams had repeatedly declared that he
would not allow the presentation Of his
name. Charles j. Hughes, an attorney Of
Denver was the choice Of the leaders. who
hoped until late to-day that he would ac-
cept, but his final refusal left the field open
to Adams who was second choice. with ex-
Congressman Shafroth certain OF the nomi-
nation II Adams refused it. Mayor Speer
OF this city, who Is now recognized as the
boss of Colorado Democracy, assured
Adams OF the largest Democratic majority
ever given In Denver.
Several party leaders went SO far In their
efforts for fusion with the Populists as to
have the Populist nominee %. X list
Of seven Democrats, any one Of whom
would be acceptable to the Populsts. but
Adams was not on this list. He will not
be acceptable to the Western Miners Fed
Grafton and Its sympathizers because he
called out troops in the Leadville strike
during his second term as Governor.
The platform is chiefly devoted to de-
nunciation of Peabody.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
FAIRBANKS IN READING, PA.
With Senators Foraker and Penrose, He
Opens the Campaign.

"opens inc NuuptlBH.
READING, Pa, Sept. 21.-The Pennsyl-
vania State League Of Republican Clubs
met here this forenoon for two days ses-
sion. The feature tonight was mass
meeting and an overflow gathering ad-
dressed by Senator Fairbanks, Senator
Foraker, Senator Penrose and Others
Preceding 1t was parade Of 1900 Republic
cans. It was one Of the greatest sights
In the history Of this Democratic Gibraltar.
Senator Fairbanks said In his speech;
1.-The Republicans do not propose to in
vite return OF conditions which existed
during the last Democratic administration.
We want no policy which will close Ameri-
can factories and turn our labor into the
streets"
Senate Fairbanks spoke strongly in
favor of the maintaining Of the gold stand
ard. He quoted many statistics In support
OF his assertion that "our material develop
ment during the past few years OF Re-
publican administration verges upon the
marvellous There is nowhere to be found
In our history period which will compare
with it."
He strongly spoke In support Of the Ad-
ministration's foreign policy, and in conclu-
sion said:
'The Republican party was never more
worthy OF the support OF the American
people than 1t 10 to-day. Its principles
system and natural development than low,
and II we but adhere to them, and give our
potent support to the Administration Of
Theodore Roosevelt, we shall go forward
expanding in commercial and national
siren 9Th
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
MISSOURI BEAT THE SQUADRON.
Her Gun fof\tes Proved to he tho Moot
Emcient ut Target Practice. -.
PUBLICATIONS.

It was announced last night that the
crew Of the battleship Missouri. Capt.
Cowles, brother-in-law Of President Roose-
welt, held the record Of the sea target prac-
tice Of the North Atlantic Squadron, now
laying off Tompkinsville, Staten Island.
Yesterday was mainly taking up in going
over the record of each man at the guns,
and while the work was not fully completed
enough had been accomplished to show
which crew won. The crews of the other
vessels concede the Missouri the victory.
From the record Of the men of the Mis-
souri, it is shown that they were as pro-
ficient at n ght practice as they are In the
day practice. Frank Milliken. coxswan
on the Missouri, held the highest record
with a Pinch gun, Of the feet and OF the
men on his vessel John A. Moore, seaman
on the Missouri, holds the record of the
feet with the 6-inch gun.
The crew of the Maine ranks second IN
records. When the squadron arrived here
it was unofficially reported that the Kear-
sarge won the four h our speed test race
OF No Mans Land. The official report
according to the officers OF the Missouri
shows that the Missouri beat the kearsarge
by 800 yards. and the Maine, her sister
ship, 1900 yards. The signal to start was
given at O'Clock Saturday night, and
according to the officers of the Missouri
the Kearsarge was under forced draught
and one-quarter Of mile ahead at thestart.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
PARKER COMING TO-DAY.
German Already At Work at Democratic
Campaign Details.

Judge Parker will come down to New
York to-day, De Lancey Nicoll said last
night Senator German, who has con-
sented at the request, 1t is understood,
OF Judge Parker, to help the heads Of the
Democratic national committee in an adj
visory capacity, began yesterday to do
some active work. He did not go near
headquarters, but had conferences at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel with Senators Latimer
OF South Carolina and Chberson Of Texas,
Thomas IF. Ryan, De Lancey Nicon and
Thomas Taggart At his suggestion, those
with whom he talked said that there was
nothing more of public interest in the con-
ferences than that there had been con-
situations on Democratic conditions gener-
ally throughout the country
Although Senator German would not
speak Of his plans, it was learned that he
will spend the greater part Of the time
between now and the election in this city
and will direct TO a large extent the work
Of the Democratic national committee.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22

Further reflection but strengthens my
opinion of their wisdom, and shall give
them my earnest support.
We are gratifled that sectional differences
have disappeared and that g. fraternal
spirit pervades the people Of all sections
OF our country. We rejoice In national
Republican policies are as broad asr our
country's needs. They are neither Sec
tional nor reeial In their generous design.
We are inspired with one high purpose,
and that is, under divine guidance, to pro,
mote peace and good order. virtue and
knowledge. justice, patriotism and pros
perity among our countrymen, and to in
crease to the utmost the strength and
honor Of the great republic. Very re-
spectfully yours,
CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
PLEDGES FROM GOV. TOOLE.

He Promises Popullsts and Labor Men 10
Serve Out His Term II Elected.
HELENA, Mon, Sept. 2i.-The Populist
and Labor State conventions. after day
OF conferences and bitter debate, con-
oluded their sessions by an Endorsement
Of the entire Democratic State ticket from
Governor down. The Populists, however.
declined to indorse the Democratic Presi-
dental electors and named list Of their
own.
The fight against Endorsement was espe-
cially bitter in the Populist convention,
Attorney General Donovan and Judge
Clancy denouncing 1t as a base surrender.
The Labor men, before agreeing TO plan.
sent delegation to the State House which
exacted from Gov. Toole pledge to serve
the full four years II elected and not to ac-
cept the Federal Senatorship two years
hence, which would allow the Governor
ship TO devolve upon Lieut. Gov. Norris,
who Is known as an Amalgamated man.
az distinguished from Hein2e Democrat
The failure Of the convention to indorse
the candidacy Of William Lindsay, the Re-
publican nominee for Governor, was bitter
pill for Heinze. who, during the last few
Lindsay rejected fusion proposition
made to him, which provided that In re-
turn for an Endorsement by the oonven-
ton he should give all the appointive offices
to the Popullsts and Labor men. Find
ing that they could secure no offices from
the Republicans. the conventions decided
to risk their fate with the Democrats, Gov.
Toole having made q speech during the
late Democratic convention favoring
fusion.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
PLOT TO sHELVE JUDGE STOVER.
Bracket. Lttauer and Other Tapewormers
Believed to He Behind 1t,


AMSTERDAM. N. Y, Sept. 2l.-The recent
statement in THE Sun that certain infiu-
ences would probably be brought to bear
at the expiration Of the term of Supreme
Court Justice Martin l.. Slower Of this city
to prevent his denomination, was quite
generally known among the Republicans
OF this locality, and hence the friends Of
Justice Slower will not be slow in making
the necessary preparations to bring about
his denomination. Justice Slower will
have the hearty support Of the most infu-
entail Republicans OF this city, which will
In sure him the delegates to the judicial
convention from Montgomery county at
least
When Justice Slower was appointed to
the Appellate Division, Fourth Department,
by Gov. Odell 1t was believed in some
quarters that it was q scheme on the part
Of some Republicans in the district to re-
move Justice Slower from the coming
judicial contest. Senator Bracket, Rep
resentative Littauer and other members
Of the Tapeworm crowd are suspected Of
being behind the scheme to shelve Justice
Slower Just how the shelving process
can be brought about Is hard to determine
at this time. Senator Bracket, who is a
member Of the Judicial Committee, has,
II In believed, strong aspirations for q seat
on the Supreme Court bench and there are
Republicans who believe that he Is being
urged on by Representative Littauer.
Just what position Leader Jacob Smell
OF the Montgomery county Republicans
will take in the contest remains to be seen.
or course, II Governor Chairman rOdell
wants Senator Brackett, or any one else,
for that matter for Supreme Court Judge,
in preference to Justice Slower, IL is quite
reasonable to suppose that he will have
the support Of Chairman Smell Right here
II can be said that II there Ia a contest in
this county over the delegate to be elected,
1t will surpass anything Of the kind, unless
sentiment changes, and that is not at all
Drobable
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
LIFTED CAR OFF SMALL, BOY.
Lad Run Over on Broadway-SO BADLY
Hurt That He May Die.

Andrew Meyer, ~ years old, of AS West
Forty sixth street, was run over by north
bound Broadway car at Forty-sixth street
yesterday afternoon, and so badly hurt
that he is likely to die.
The boy was on his way home from the
public school in Forty sixth street near
Sixth avenue Before Frederick Wenth,
the motorman, could bring the car to a
stop, the fender had passed over the boy
and his body was lodged under the forward
trucks. A number Of workmen from
building being constructed nearby went
to the rescue and lifted the car from the
tracks.
At Roosevelt Hospital 1t was found that
the boys right leg and some ribs had been
crushed. The doctors fear that his skull
is fractured. Motorman Wenth was ar
rested, and in the West Side police court
was paroled until this morning.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
BROKERS WIN n. p. SUIT.
Morris L. Brown WIN In Their Litigation
Over Panic Prices Purchase.

PIrTsBuRo, Pa, Sept. N.-Judge Rodgers
to-day awarded to Morris / Brown, brokers
OF New York and Pittsburg $Se. l567s, the
firm having sued j. H McCutcheon. job n
l.. McCutcheon and John d. Armstrong,
to recover on 600 shares OF Northern Pacific
stock bought In 1901 during the time when
NORTHERN Pacific sold at inflated prices
The Court mainta ined that IL had power
to compel the defendants to pay the amount
due Morris 4 Brown, with legal interest,
the stock as ordered by the defendants
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
HIGGINS WITH PRESIDENT.
THEY CONFER ABOUT CONDUCT
OF CAMPAIGN IN THIS STATE.
Tho Candidate Says He Doesn't Expect
to Mako Campaign speeches-No Com
mout on Herrick's Mountaineering.
Roosevelt Goes to Washington To-day.

Tho Candidate Says He Doesn't Expect
to Mako Campaign Speeches-No Com.
mout on Herrick's Nomination-Mr.
Roosevelt Goes to Washington To-day.
OYSTER BAY, Sept. 2l.-President Roose-
velt's vacation ended tonight and at Q
O'Clock tomorrow morning he and his
family will leave on the naval yacht Sylph
for Jersey City where they will take Penn
sylvania railroad train for Washington,
arriving there at 6:15 O'Clock In the even
ing. i"7f ~ :
The Presidents last day in Oyster Bay
was taken up mostly in q conference with
Frank W. Higgins, the Republican nominee
for Governor.
Mr.. Higgins came to Sycamore Hill at
lth4 Presidents invitation. Mr.. Roosevelt
de Pred to renew the acquaintanceship
which he had with Mr.. Higgins when Gov
ernor, and also conf fer with him regarding
the conduct Of the campaign In the State.
The Olean man arrived here on the noon
train and was driven at once to Sycamore
Hill While there he learned OF the nomi-
nation, by the Democrats. Of Herrick for
Governor. The news was telephoned to
the President by Secretary Loeb from the
executive offices.
Mr.. Higgins, on his return to the railroad
station, refused to comment on the Demo-
cratic State ticket. Mr.. Higgins said:
Il came to Oyster Bay to confer with the
President about some matters in which
we are mutually interested. 1 do not ex-
pect to engage In a speechmaking cam
palgn. 1t Is true that I spoke briefly to
my fellow townsmen the other day upon
my arrival in Clean, but that could hardly
h<A
am buried with letters and kilograms
Of congratulations that have been sent to
me. and 1 shall be kept busy for several
days bringing things up to date. shall go
from here directly to Clean.
aIn my opinion the national political sit
uation 10 most satisfactory to the Repub-
licans, and see no reason why the ticket
should not win also In New York State.
Another visitor at Sycamore Hill to-day
from Denmark. where the King gave him
q message Of felicitation to be delivered
to the President
Mr.. Riis fulfilled that mission to-day
He said that in his interview with the King
welt the most notable man of the times and
that the King, SO far from being offended
at his remarks, seemed rather pleased.
The work OF disembarking the executive
office and packing the official papers and
documents for shipment to the White House
was done to-day. The greater part of the
executive Office staff will 60 by rail to Jersey
City Tomorrow morning, where they will
join the Presidential party and proceed
on the special train to Washington.
An option has been taken on the execu-
tive offices for next year Jim Moore,
the owner OF the building in which the
Offices are, wouldn't mind, though, renting
them outright for four years.
.I'm 40 gol darn sure Roosevelt will win,"
said Jim
The President has enjoyed his vacation
very much and will return to Washington
fit physically IN every respect to enter
upon period Of hard work.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
Three. Year.Old Boy Dies OF Nicotine
Poisoning.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2i.-Albert Dover,
years Of age, died at a hospital tonight
from the street. Monday. an old clay pipe,
begged some tobacco and smoked 1t. That
evening he was seized with commissions and
gered until to-day. fhe Coroner gave a
certificate that death was due to nicotine
poisoninR
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
BROKER zUCKERMAN ARRESTED.
Authorities Of Deal Accuse Him OF Aiding
Gambling House.

AsBuRY PARK, N. j., Sept. 2l.-Henry
zuckerman. New York broker, was placed
under arrest this morning by Deal officers
and held under 5000 bail for a hearing.
He IL charged by Mayor Hogencamp Of
Deal with aiding and abetting the keeping
Of o gambling house.
The arrest Il the outcome OF three pistol
point, door-smashing raids by the county
and local authorities on the home club.
Several officers have testified under oath
that they saw the gambling paraphernalia
taken from Zuckerman's summer cottage.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
TAGGART MAKES DURBIN SMILE.
Indiana Thinks Tom Really Must Have Hts
Eye on the Senate.

Eye Ou ue 6eHhte.
Gov. Durbin OF Indiana was in this cit
yesterday. He was amused at the rain
bows Tom Taggart painted when he got
back on Tuesday night from his visit to
Indiana.
'Mr. Taggart is a good fellow, and he is
liked by his neighbors in Indiana" said
Gov. Durbin, .but " he Is sincere In the
assertions he made yesterday, that Indiana
will 60 Democratic, he is deluding himself.
There is a general opinion out in Indiana
that when Mr.. Taggart is ready to admit
that he cannot carry the State for Judge
Parker he will endeavor to carry the Legis-
lature for the purpose Of having himself
elected to the United States Senate. While
Mr.. Taggart Ia very popular in Indiana,
that popularity is likely to receive a rude
and sharp shock II he attempts 10 go further
with that ambition, which 1t is well known
he is harboring.'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22
Letter Formally Accepting the
Nomination.
NE REVIEWS THE ISSUES.
Sets Forth Republican Doctrines
as He Views Them.

p.o'.re. that Roosevelt na. Kept His
Pledges Fshhfully--Proud Of the Ad.
ministration'sR ecord-Its High Service
TO Humanity in Foreign Anairs-His.
tory Proves the y1ndication OF the
Protective Tariff Theory--Republicah
Record In Sound Money and Antitrust
LegisIatiOn-The Panama and the
Philippines Policies Are Commended.