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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
WHAT SPALDING is DOING.
The Congressman Wants to Know About the
Price Of Steel Rails,

Washington, Feb. 2o.-Representative
SpaIding of North Dakota introduced
resolutions directing the secretary of
commerce and labor TO furnish the house
with information relating to the selling
price at home and abroad of steel and
iron products, and particularly of Amer
ican-made agricultural implements.
Discussing the resolution Mr.. Spalding
said:
1T has been charged that these prod
ucts are being sold abroad at less price
than at home. / have made personal
Investigation and have been unable TO
find any confirmation of these charges,
but for the information of the people
of the country desire to get the facts
through official sources.
Representative Spalding also intro
duced resolution authorizing the re-
printing of an edition of 275ooo copies
of the bulletin on Diseases of Cattle"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20

Ewald Won Stackelberg, commander oI
the Vladivostock squadron Rear Ad-
miral lessen has the reputation of be
ing bold sailor who does not hesitate
in an emergency. He will leave St
Petersburg Immediately.
Although Viceroy Alexief has been
criticized in some quarters, there is nc
intimation that he will not retain the
yiceroyalty in the far east 1t is pos
sible, however, that the active direction
of field movements may pass out oi
his hands.
Grand Duke Michael, the cars cid
est brother and heir presumptive to
the throne, and several hundred off
GERS, assembled at the Nicholas railroad
station to bid farewell to a number oi
comrades who left for the front. In
tense enthusiasm prevailed among the
immense crowd which had assembled
and the scene was very picturesque.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
THE U. S. FLOUR EXPORTS.
They Were Heavier During the Past Year Than
Ever Before. a., \

Washington, Feb. IoF1our exports
from the United States in 1903 were
larger than in any preceding year in
the history of our commerce and ag-
gregating practically 10000 900 barrels
The value Of the flour exports also
exceeded that Of any preceding year
with the exception of 1892 and 1893
when the value slightly exceeded that
Of 1903, but the quantity exported was
materially less. The total number Of
barrels Of -four exported from the
United States in the fiscal year 1901
was Io,7I6,634, valued at $3.50, ,4o4
while in 1893 the number of barrels
was I6, 1910, $50, but the value was $75,-
4o4, ,347, prices Of that year being ma
tcrially higher than those Of 1903.
In the calendar year 1909, ending
with the month Of December, the total
exports ofshour amounted TO Io,5sI ,4II
barrels, valued at $75,I88o5o. This
calendar year statement gives the very
latest figures of -four exports, and a
comparison Of these figures with the
wheat exports OF the calendar year in
dicates that considerably more than
|one-half of the wheat exported in the
value of the wheat exoprts of the cab
endar year 1903 was S5a3ao,44I, and
that Of the -four exports, $75,I88,o5o.
A study of the wheat expectations
Of the United States during a long
term OF years discloses some very in
|teresting facts. Prior to the develop
tnent of the great wheat fields Of the
United States, which occurred subse-
qlient to 1860, very large proportion
LOT the surplus wheat Of the country
was exported in form Of -four. From
1890 to 1860 no instance occurs ii
which the exports OF wheat eqnaled III
value those of flour. Beginning with
1861, however, wheat exports exceed
ed in value those of flour, and this was
almost constantly the case. down to
1900 Since that time, however, flour
exports have on many occasions ma
terially exceeded in value those oi
wheat, though id years Of large crops
the unusual surplus naturally found ifs
way abroad III the form of wheat,
since the capacity of the mills could
not conform to the annual fluctuations
lin production. The growth Id flour
|exportation has therefore been steady;
while that of wheat not turned into
-four has Auctuated with the surplus
crop available for exportation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
BARBER SETTLED THE BILL.
Grand Forks Barber Paid Bin IN Fargo and
# Stays Here.

Grand Forks, N. d., Feb. ao.Ed
Kelly, a local barber, skipped to Fargo
Ia few days ago, taking with him the
proceeds from the sale Of d ring, which
he had borrowed from young lady in
this city and had pawned at 4. local jew
|elry establishment for SIR. The matter
was reported to the chief of police and
Sheriff Turner, who at once got busy
and located the barber in Fargo.
Through Chief Gowiard a settlement
was made, whereby Kelly paid in full
for the ring and all tie expenses In
|currcd BY the officers.
Ed Kelly, the barber alluded to iii
the above dispatch. is employed III the
barbershop in the basement Of tho Ed
wards building Local officers are not
inclined to talk of the matter, stating
that there was no formal criminal charge
made against him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
JAPAN MAKES A STATEMENT
Her Position Regarding the Sovereignty Of
China Is Announced.

Toxic, Feb. 2o.-The response OF
Japan to the request of China for a
statement of its position in regard to
the neutrality of the latter counry has
been made public. Is text is as fol-
lows: ID $
The Imperial government, desiring
to avoid as far as possible disturb
ance of the peaceful condition of affairs
which prevails in China, viii, in all
parts of Chinese territory excepting
the regions now occupied by Russia,
respect the neutrality Of China, so long
as Russia does the same. I'll
The rules Of war which govern the
forces Of Japan in the field do not per-
init the wanten destruction of property,
Accordingly. the imperial Chinese gov
ernnlent may rest assured that the
Musluns and palaces at Kukdon and
Hsing Kiang and public buildings in
China everywhere will be secure from
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
ALLEGED MURDERER HELD,
A Man Said to Be Wanted 10 Montana for MUIR
der Held at the Forks.

Grand Forks. NJ D., Feb 2oGore
.IIliboke, the man arrested yesterday BY
Sheriff Turner on charge Of murder
preferred by the authorities at Great
Falls, Mont, attempted TO fake a fit
here today in JAIL The physician does
not think his condition is such as would
cause him TO have an attack. The
Montana officials will be here for the
man Monday. There are a number of
letters in possession of the man and
addressed to different people, but Hi
boke seems to be his real name.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
State Central Committee to Oct Together Early
Next Month.


Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 2o-The repub.
lican state central committee will be
called to meet immediately upon the re-
turn Of Chairman Hanna from Florida
The meeting will be held early in March
from present indications. The commit.
fee will Issue the call for the convention
70 select delegates to the national repub-
lican convention, and fix the basis oil
representation in the different counties
lhe state convention will probably be
|heldsin May. 5
The state troIleyfine is now in opera
ton to and from the state capitol. Only
one. passenger car is necessary for the
equipment of the road. That is a stand
ard street car built by the American Cal
GO. and accommodating about thirty-six
passengers The power plant develops
a current Of $50 volts and there is loss
Iof only three volts in the Transmission
Of the current to the end Of the line,
considerably over a mile.
Cattlenlen say this has been the Sc
verest winter on stock for about twenty
years and they fear heavy losses when
the herds are rounded up iii the spring
In December there was slusIy snow
that froze down and covered the grass.
This has been followed BY SIX weeks oi
extremely cold weather, the tlierniorae-
ter ranging from zero to 20 below. Many
'stocknerl have been forced to feed right
through and are running short of hay
and fodder. Ground feed is being fed
in many instances Cattle inspectors have
been unable % take any steps for the
treatment Of scab because Of the cold
weather.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
FREDERICK THE GREAT.

Washington, Feb. 2o.--The first week
in October next will witness the dedi-
cation of the statue of Frederick the
Great, the gift OF Emperor William TO
the United States, which is to be plac-
ed in the war college grounds. The
exact site has not been determined,
but it will be on the terrace without
100 feet of the walls ot the war coll
lege. Emperor William has been no.
tilted promptly by the state department
OF the fixing of the date.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
All of the Unfortunates Removed
Safely From the Burned
Structure.
Patients Were Taken to Racine
for Care--Were Badly
Frightened.

Racine, Wis Feb. zo.--The Racine
County insane asylum was destroyed by
FIRE last night and all that remains Of
the magnificent buildings is the laundry,
stables and pump house. One hundred
and thirty-three patients were removed
in safety. The loss is $II5,ooo. A de-
fectiye flue caused the fire. The patients
were brought to Racine and cared for
in the city hall and the courthouse. Many
|of the unfortunates were in bad condition
|as a result of their fright.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
PLUGS REPORT.

St. Petersburg, Feb. ao--Major Gen
era1 Plug, chief of staff to Viceroy
Alexieff, has sent him the following
telegram from Port Arthur:
b : Dur scouts report that no Japatiasse
have been seen either at Tsen .Chu or
Ping Yang. Corea The population is
indifferent toward Us. The ice on the
'Yalu River is beginning to go out.
Natives say that if a high tide comes
in five days the ice will begin to drift.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
FIRST LAND. FIGHT
OCCURRED TO-DAY
cossacks Attacked and Captured Few
- Is Regarded Prelude Big Battle-Some
.|.1a#$ Sensational Stories Exploded.

St. Petersburg, Feb ao.--A dispatch
from Port Arthur says the first en-
counter on land occurred today. A
picket of Cossacks attacked small de-
tachment of Japanese troops on Coreail
territory and captured some Japanese
prisoners on whom were tound maps and
papers.
The collision was probably between
reconnoitering parties. A general en-
gagemert is not expected immediately
"A Port Arthur special says the Japan
ese fleet was observed Feb. 18, off that
port ls,. I"
The Manchurian railroad is conveying
troops without difficulty to various
points.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
PASSENGER :
TRAIN WRECK
Pennsylvania Flyer and Freight
Smashed Into Each Other
Near Fort Wayne.
A Baggageniari Was Killed and a
Number Of People Injured
i'm the Wreck. e. -.

!. Fort Wayne, Ind, Feb. 2o--The
Pennsylvania passenger leaving Chicago
at midnight was wrecked at Hobart,
Ind, in a headon collision with freight.
Charles Slayer, baggagenan was killed.
Two mail clerks, two passengers and a
fireman were injured The baggage car
and express car were telescoped and both
locomotives were smashed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
OFFICIAL CHANGES.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 2o.-War Min
ister Kuropatkin, who is going to the
for east, will be appointed commander
.in-chief Of the army operations there
and Vice Admiral Makaroff, who is
now OH his way east on train which
is expected to reach Port Arthur in
ten days, breaking all previous records,
is to be commender-in-chief of the
navy.
Rear. Admiral Jessen has been ap-
pointed to succeed Rear Admiral
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
THE SHOT TORN FLAGS.

Toxic, Feb. ,2o.--Captain Kurakami,
commander of the Japanese armored
ship Chijoda, presented the emperor
with the shot torn flags of the Russian
cruisers Variag and Korietz, which
were sunk at Chemnlpo on Feb. 9. The
emperor was much affected. He con-
graduated the commander and made
him the bearer of an affectionate mes
sage to, the officers and men of the
fleet, = s .s.3%
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
A BLAZING \.
STREET CAR
Pittsburgers Saw Thrilling Specta-
Gle This Morning on the Street
Car Line.
Burning Car Containing Twenty Pas
scngers Was Running Away
Four People Injured.

Pittsburg, Feb. 2o-A blazing Larimer
Avenue electric car with all brakes off,
carrying twenty passengers, raced mad
ly down Fifth Avenue today For fif-
teen minutes after the car came to a
stop it blazed like a furnace. Four
passengers were hurt. .t
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
SUSPECTS CAN SERVE.
Political Suspects in Russia Can Join tie
Army.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 2o.-According to
the terms of the imperial order, political
suspects under police surveillance can
enter the army in the field as, privates
when the minister of justice can order
suspension of police supervision.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
I 8TFIEIR FRIEND.

Wilkesbarre, Pa Feb. 20 Yesterday
was generally observed throughout the
anthracite coal fields as day of mourn
ing and all the mines and colliefies were
closed out of respect to the memory Of
Senator Hanna
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20

The west coast of the Lao Tung penin-
sula is covered with ice for distance
of mile and quarter of sea. None
of the eneny's ships has been seen late
ly. There have been no fresh attempts
to. destroy the railroad"
Paul Lessar, Russian minister at Pc
kin, has telegraphed that Yuan Shat Kai,
Econlmander-ir-chief of the Chinese army,
intends to send Io.ooo men from Pao
Ting FIJI to Shan Hal Kwan.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
NO NEW DAILY.

Grand Forks. N. D, Feb 2o,-Editor
Seymour has removed the plant of The
East Grand Forks Courier to this side
and announces he will soon start The
Grand Forks Courier but that it will
be weekly publication, at least for some
time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
GOT TWO YEARS
The West Pointer VIII Serve Two
Years on the Bigamy
Charge.

Minneapolis, Feb. 20. Samuer IIaz-
zard, the West Po.nler and former
army officer, convicted Of bigamy, was
sentenced to two years in the peniten-
tiary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
COMMISSION
President Roosevelt Has Selected the
Men for the Panama Canal
Commission. Ysz

Washington, Feb. 2o.-President
Roosevelt has selected the men to con-
stitute the Panama Canal commission
and announcement of the personnel Of
the commission will be made as soon
as the treaty is ratified Tuesday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
GREAT ACTIVITY REPORTED
The Swedish Government Is detting Things In
/ Shape for Fighting.

Stockholm, Feb. ao:-Unusual naval
and military activity is displayed in con-
nection with the neutrality measures.
The coast artillery has been ordered in
readiness and warships are being sent
to Gothland Island and the coast de-
Tense and the battlesfiips and torpedo
boats have been ordered for active SER
vice.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
SENSATIONAL RUMORS.
Great Britain May Seize Some Ports In EVEN
Of War.

Madrid, Feb. ao.-Regiments of in
fantry are ready to start for the Belearic
Islands. All soldiers on furlough have
been recalled. These measures caused
considerable excitement which has not
diminished by rumors that in the event
of continental war Great Britain intend
ed to seize the points on the British
cooe+ s+ Z .szsE5e gSg7 Il sss5E
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
HE WILL BE HANGED.
Revolving Native constabuiary officer win Pay
Extreme Penalty.

Manila, Feb. 90 Corporal Ayala, the
ring leader of the constabulary force
who recently revolted in Vigan, L,izon,
was captured last Monday and has been
sentenced to be hanged
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
A BIG FAKE.
The Reported Drowning of 500 Men Was Only
a.SEght Accident With One Death.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 20 With refer
'ence to the sensational stories of the.
disaster to the Russian troops at Lake
Baikal, one report saying GOO were
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20

drowned, it is explained the line was
blocked at Baikal station the night of
Feb. I8 by an avalanche of snow. "A
train bearing troops dashed into the OBJ
struction, derailing FIVE cars. One sol
dier was killed, five injured severely and
fourteen slightly ~" {s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
POWDER MILL EXPLOSION.
Three Men Killed Today In Powder MIN Blow
Up.

Paterson, Feb 20 The explosion
in she Latin Rand Powder Mills at
Wayne killed three men. The mills
were wrecked
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
GETTING ON THE GROUND.

Manila, Feb. 2o--The United States.
protected cruisers Cincinnati and Al
.bany of Admiral Evans feet have sail
led for Shanghai .1t .
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-02-20
RUSSIAN SQUADRON.
Warships Were Seen Last Night in the
s@ Red Sea.

Island Perrin. Red Sea. Feb. ao-A
squadron Of warships passed here at
midnight bound for Suez. 1t is said to
be the Russian squadron recently at
Jibitul. Is +.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-13

Hamben and Thomas, the Main
street furniture dealers, have bought
from Judge Valiant. of St. Louis, the
vacant lot on Washington avenue next
to the Handy Kitchen, where they
will erect a new store building. The
transfer was made through M. d.
Everman. the real estate hustler
The site will makea good location for
a furniture store. Nv. Thomas Gays
that they will start the erection OF
their new store about the 1st of April,
and that it would be, when com
pleted, an attractive and commodious
building. Thes gentlemen started in
the furniture business in this city
about three years ago and by push,
enterprise and fair dealings hav'
built up q large business which is !
pride to themselves as we'll as 60 chs
city.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-13
New Leyee Commissioners.

This week has been an importap
one for the Delta's interest. and grea
interest manifested itself il the do
ings around the State Honse. Thre,
levee board commissioners were ap,
pointed by the governor to fill the
vacancies of three membres whose
terms recently expired.
1t is of paramount importance that
good and faithful citizens be plaot d
on this commission, and the appoint.
ment of DR.. j. s. Walker, Of this
city, L. F. Wade, of Issaquena county
and will Fitzgerald. of Bolivar
county by Governor Vardaman al
layed all fears and apprehenfions
The gentlemen from the ether counI
ties, Bolivar aud Issaquena, are az
far as known, we'll fitted for the posi-
tions they now occupy on the COM
mission. They have large hold n Q
and have the Delta's interests at
heart. So. o.desirous were the citizens
OF their respective counties that they
be appointed that delegations waited
upon Governor vardaman asking that
he appoint them. DR.. Walker Is one
of the staunchest citizens of Washing
ton county, is president of the Mer-
chants and Planters Bank. of this
city. has extensive planting inter-
ests. and there is not citizen of
Washington but who is we'll pleased
with his appointment.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-13
Mr.. Barnes OF Green,iIIe

Mr.. J. f. Barnes, who1 has, ,,sth'
contract and is building the Beau
voir building at the Worlds Fair
spent thi1 week at his home in this
city. Mr.. Barnes states that this
Mississippi building will be com.
.pleted within thirty days, and will he
creditable State house. In speak.
ing of the other different buildings al
tho Fair Mr.. Barnes said that they
would be a revelation to the people
who visit st. Louis next summer for
they surpass all other attempts in ar
chitecturLl beauty and design.
While in the city Mr.. Barnes drew
plans for the remodeling Of the Grand
Opera House, the extension of the
Citizens Bank, and for the erection
OF other buildings in the city The
roof of the opera house will be raised
and gallery added. the entrance
widened and made very attractive, and
the exits enlarged. The Citizens
Bank building will be extended in the
rear and otherwise improved, making
very commodious banking house
when finished. Mr.. Barnes is one of
the most prominent contractors in the
State, has gained prominence out
side of Mississippi where he has un-
dertaken large contracts.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-13
THE DIRECTORY
OF Greenville and Leland Will be
Distributed by March IS

Mr.. Balleras, vho has been in til,
city the last four weeks getting ~
the city's new directory. spent tn,
first part of the week in Leland, tn;
wide awake little cit which will
some day unite with this city II
forming Greater Greenyille, and was
literally pstronized by the enterpris-
ing business men of that place. Mr..
Balleras will nsxt week make his final
canvass of Greenville for advertise
ments and secure from every business
house and Office a subscription for
the book.
The price of the directory will be
only 50. Other cities charge % a copy
for these btobs and the Greenville
directory will be bargain. to every
subscriber. It will be one of the
handiest books ever published to the
buisnesss and professional men, and
in fact to every citizen Of Greenville
and Leland, and will prove itself
worth five times its price to every
subscriber.
The book will contain 200 pages
and over, and in the front part will
be found all information regarding
city and county officials. lodges,
schools and churches, boards of trades
and levee board officials, and railroad
and river particulars-a veritable en-
oyclopedia of Greenville and Leland
The directory ana its information
will stand good for two years, when
the city will agair be gone over and
new directory compiled. Mr.. Bal
leras expects to have the books
printed and delivered to every sub
scriber by March 10Th.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-02-13

Jack Wyche's cigar store is giving
every smoker i'll the city chance to
attend the Worlds Fair free. With
every cigar purchased chance is
given on box of ciagrs which is
drawn for every Saturday night, OF
ten OF these chances will ba taken
for a chance ticket on the World IS
Fair trip. All it costs you for u
chance is "a few steps as you pay the
same price for the same quality or
brand of cigars as any other tobacco
house i'll the city. If you don't have
time to walk over there every time
you want smoke, buy a box and
get so or 100 chances, for one of them
may prove the lucky number. These
chances are only given with cash
purchases.