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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
CONSUL GENERALS FUNERAL Held In Mexico and Attended By Many
 Distinguished Persons.

Mexico City. December S.-The funeral services of the late J. Russell Parsons, United States consul general, took place this morning at Christ church, Arch deacon Jones Bateman performing the funeral rites. There was very large at tendance of distinguished people present.
 President Diaz was represented in the person of an official Among the diplo- mats present were Fenton R. McCreefy charge danaires of the American enl- bassy; Baron von Wagenheim. German minister, and Mme. von Wagenheim, Gen eral Velez, Cuban minister; Max Muller. British charge daffaires. and the entire consular corps of the city.
 The floral offerings were magnificent and in large quantity.
 The remains, which had been embalmed. were taken after the church services to the French cemetery and placed in the receiving vault prior to transfer to the United States.
 There was every manifestation of sor- row over the death of MT. Parsons, shs|d in by both the Mexicans and Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
THOMAS F. RYAN REFUSES
 TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
DOES SOUTHERNO
 CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
SPENCER TELLS THE GEORGIA R.R. COMMISSION THAT SOUTHERN DOESN'T OWN CEN. TRAL-HANsoN SAYS s,ES

Atlanta. December s.-M 6 o Jre than usual interest gathered cS che meet ing here today of theS .ia railroad commission as the ovo of the Cen tral of Georgia rai'o as the subject Of investigation, 2 prominent wit nesses before the ission were Pres ident Samuel Spene :, of the Southern railway. and President J. F. Hanson of the Central of Georgia railroad.
 The investigation was made at the in- stigation of the minority stockholders or the Augusta Southern railroad. rep resented by former Congressman William H. Fleming, who claimed that the South ern railways control of the Central or Georgia, by reason of its holding the stock of the Central of Georgia, is illegal and in violation of the laws of Georgia, because the Central was and Is, com peting line of the Augusta Southern.
 The question at issue, therefore. was whether or not the Southern railroad act ually owns the stock of the Central.
 President Spencer testified to the effect that the Southern does not own the Cen tral of Georgia stock, but that the own ership is in the reorganization committee Of the Richmond Terminal company of Richmond, Va President Spencer, how
 
 the committee were to be sold, he, as president of the Southern, would claim the proceeds
 President Hanson of the Central. con filmed the testimony, and declared that the Central is operated under an en- tirely different policy from that controll- ing the Southern, and that the latter road is the strongest competitor of the Central for business.
 Congressman Fleming declared that deed of transfer conveying all the prop erty of the Richmond Terminal company to the Southern Railway company would substantiate the claims of his clients. This deed was introduced in evidence before the commission today, but it failed to show that the Central of Georgia stock had been included in the transfer. A large number of prominent attorneys and officials of the lines interested, were attendants at the hearing today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
FARMERs' EDUCATIONAL UNION,
w. A. Morris of Alabama Elected Vice President.

Texarkana, Ark, December s.-The con vention of the Farmers Educational Union of America adopted a constitution today and elected It's officers. The per capita tax is placed at mills. It was decided that lawyers and doctors in the country or unincorporated towns, and newspaper men, might become members.
 O. P. Pyle of Texas was elected Presi- dent by exclamation; w. A. Morris. Ala bama. vice president; H. C. Mccullough, Arkansas, secretary -treasu>.r; Newt Gresham, Texas, national organizer; J. H. Roak, Missouri. doorkeeper; E. R. Bell, Georgia, sergeant-at-a arms. Execu- tive committed: F. K. Cook, Alabama , J. H. Reynolds, Arkansas; l. N. McAles- ter. Louisiana; c. S. Barrett, Georgia: Campbell Russell Indian Territory, and w. s. Elmer, Texas.
 The committee has the naming of a na- tional headquarters and will choose be- tween Dallas, Tex, and Little Rock. Ark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Ina Falls Asleep.

Tulsa. I. T., December S.-Mrs Ina Berry. who held possession of passenger car at Girard. Kan, five days, was brought here today by her nephew and taken to a hospital where she fell asleep. Her father, N. C. Baily, who lives on d farm eight miles from town. is with her. He Is one of the wealthiest citizens of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Miss Alice Gets Her Gifts.

Washington, December s.-The valuable presents and trophies of Miss Alice Roosc- velt's trip to the orient were placed in her possession today. They arrived about five weeks ago, but were given their turn in examination and appraisefent. which was concluded yesterday. A .nes- seneer from the White House paid the re- Quired duty and today big ex5rsss van brought the twenty-seven boxes to the White House. The unpacking began im- nediately. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Mrs. Charles E. Rockers Dead.

Jackson Miss, December s.-(Special)- Mrs. Charles F. Hooker died here today aged 73 years. She was the wife of Hon Charles E. Hooker. former member of Congress, and native of Vicksburg. When her parents. the Jennisons, died with the cholera. she was an infant. She was reared by Judge W. L. Sharkley. ed- ucated in Baltimore and married in 1851. No nobler woman ever lived In Jackson. and the death of no citizen was ever more regretted. Colonel Hooker is in very feeble condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Butler Gets s30,so0.

New York. December S.-The board of review of the National Trotting associa- ton awarded James Butler his entire win nngs of 3O.s0O during the grand circuit campaign of 1902-03. which had been with held because of protest against his trainer, Monroe Salisbury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Harvard Appoints Committee.

Cambridge, Conn. December s-The Athletic association of Harvard graduates has appointed committee to consider the features of the game of football which are considered objectionable and to re- port such methods of revision of the pres ent game as will ih it's opinion eliminate It's unpleasant tesssures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Loubet opens Auto Show,

Paris, December S.-President Loubet opened the annual auto show today in the hall of the Grand Palace. There are . number of American exhibitors,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Armstrong Persists.

NOW Mir. Ryan, I think you will be entirely discreet to say what you said to MT. Hartman ! Mr. Ryan: s.Weu. I told MT. Hartman
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
CAR WON'T ACCEPT
MIRSKY'S RESIGNATION

ST Petersburg, Jan. 1.-The Asso-
ciated Press is in a position to state posi-
lively that Emperor Nicholas has not
yet accepted Prince Sviatopolk iMrcky's
resignation from the rninistcry Of the
interior.
h The minister has informed his majes-.
ty of his decision to be relieved Of the
office because the imperial reform pro-
gramrne did not 90 far enough to meet
his views, but the emperor so far has
persuaded him to remain in the minis
try. sss
Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky's retire
ment soon, however, is regarded as cer-
tain. and M. Witte. apparently is equal
" certain Of becoming the Bismarck os
Russia, despite the fact that he is cor
daily hated as well as feared at court.
Even the emperor seems to shrink from
the influence of this strong man, which
is accepted as an accounting for his re-
|luctance to give up Prince Sviatopolk
Mirsky so long as Nj. Witte stands as
the only alternative. NJ. Whites friends,
however, do not believe that he will ac-
|cept the ministcry of the interior, being
|of the opinion that nothing less than
the post of chancellor, which wouId give
him official dignity as we'll as power
would satisfy him If the emperor should
call him 70 the helm at the present crisis.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
DAIRY COW DISCUSSED.

F Rockford, ILL.,, Jan. 1.-THE DAIRY
Cow occupied the center Of the stage
this morning at the opening of the
second day of the, annual convention
of the Illinois Dairymen's Associa-
ton, Live cows were used to dem
onstrate the good and bad features
which dairynfen should note when pur-
chasing or breeding cattle, The DEM
constructions were in charge of A. J.
Glover, of Wisconsin. -
The afternoon session was given
over to symposium discussion OF
Creamery Needs" the participants in
the discussion including managers OF
|creanieries, expert butternakers and
dairy instructors. A. w. Mowbray,
|of St. Charles, Mimi, andy. G. Moore,
creamery inspector of the Wisconsin
dairy and food department, will ad-
dress the association this evening
The convention will conclude its bust
ness tomorrow with the election OF Of
ficers for the ensuing year
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
BRYAN AND TAGGART
| SPOKE TO DEMOCRATS

Lafayette, Ind. Jan, II.-Several ma
4tional leaders of the democratic party
and many state democrats broke bread
together at the eighth annual banquet
of the Jackson Club, held in ,hon@ of
the memory of Andrew Jackson. Fol-
lowing the feast there were addresses
in which w. ]. Bryan received the larg-
est share of applause, but National
Chairman Thomas Taggart was also ac-
corded an ovation. There were many
prominent Illinois, Ohio and Michigan
democrats and nearly every county in
Indiana was represented. More than
300 persons sat down at the first table:
The Coliseum was elaborately decorated
with banners and portraits. When the
banquet was over and the public admit
ted, letters of regret were read from
several prominent men, who were I'M
able to attend. One Of these was from
Melville F. ingalls,, president Of the Big
-Four railway. In his letter Mr.. Ingalls,
suggested an income tax as a proper so-
luton of the problem of taxation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
AUTO SHOW.

New York, Jan. 11.-An automobile
salon displaying the 1905 models Of
French, English, German and Italian
motor cars opened in Herald Square
Hall today and will continue until
Jan. "a. The exhibition is entirely
distinct from the automobile show
which is to open in Madison Square
Garden next Saturday and which will
be exclusively American in character.
At the exhibition which opened today
practically all the foreign cars OF
note are represented, including Argyll,
Berliet, Bollec, c. G. ", Clement
Bayard, Darracq. Decauville, De Die
trich, De La Haye, Electromobile
Gabron-Brillie, Hotchkiss, Martini
Mercedes, Mors, Napier, Panhard
Pipe, Puegot, Renault, Richard Bras
ier, Rochet-Schneider and Westing-
house. The hold of the two exhibi,
tions simultaneously affords an excel.
lent opportunity for comparison be.
tween the latest American and foreign
makes of automobiles. s." is~%' ="
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
SENSATIONAL CHARGE OF
BRIBERY in MISSOURI

Jefferson City, Mo, Jan. 11.-Repre-
sentative Grace of St. Louis introduced
"a resolution iii the lower house of the
general assembly calling for All investi-
cation of the report that St. Louis brew
,ers had given $21,o to Thomas K
Niedringhaus, chairman of the state re-
publican committee and caucus nominee
for United States senator. to influence
Legislation during the present session OF
the legislature The resolution created
a sensation. In an instant a dozen rep:
resentatives were on their feet clam
oring for recognition. A motion to lay
the resolution on the table was lost after
a roll call had been demanded.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
MRS. CHADWICK'S SMUGGLED
JEWELS WERE LOCATED

Cleveland, O., Jan. II-Officials of the
customs department have succeeded in
locating more than $4,000 worth of dia-
monds and jewels owned by Mrs. Chad
wick, upon which it is declared 10 duty
was paid when they were brought into
this country from Europe Most of the
valuables, it is stated, are in the hands
of persons in this city who hold them
as security for loans made to Mrs.
Chadwick.
AS the sums loaned Oh them were gen.
orally far below their appraised value,
it is believed that the present holders
will suffer little. if any loss, by reason
of being compelled to pay the duty,
which the local collector of customs has
announced they must do.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
DON'T HAVE &.
TO CALL HIN
STATE WILL NOT ASK
BROOKS TO TESTIFY
The Man Who Saw the Gebhardt MUIR
der VIII Not Be Asked by the Prose-
cution to Tell the Story of the
. Crime.

St. Paul, Jan. IA Dispatch spe-
cial from New Uln says at II today
Judge Webber decided the state need
not call Asa Brooks to the stand. The
court called Editor Brooks to the
stand and questioned him as to his
movements UP to the time he. first
heard the noise in DR.. Gebhardt's Of
fee. and then ordered Editor Brooks
TO tell his story Of what he heard and
said until the door of DIR. Gebhardt's s
Office was opened.
Brooks stated that he saw a man
bending over the PROSTATE body when
!: he looked through the transoni. He
looked into the mans face and the man
looked into his but he did not rccog-
tilize him. Brooks was, severely cross
examined for ali hour by the state.
The defense did not cross-exanlire.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS
WILL VOTE FOR HERRICK

New York, Jan. 1I,--D. Cady Her
rick, according to reports now in cir
culation, will receive the compliment
Eary votes of the democratic senator's
and ,assemblymen for United States
senator next week. His selection meets
with the approval of both the up
state and Tammany wings of the party,
and is regarded by democrats as a
deserved compliment for the defeated
candidate for governor.
Judge Herrick IS expected to be re-
nominated for his old place on the
bench in the ALBANY district next fall
The appointment of G. d. ,Hasbrouck
by Governor Odell has given such of
tense to the Barnes machine in Albany
that it is declared that he cannot pos
sibly be elected to the place. 3 -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
EARLY RESIDENT OF
HiLLSBORO is DEAD

Hillsboro, N. D., Jan. Thames
Sweetland died in this city. He was
born in Hope, Me-, on June IS, 1880
and came to this county in 1868. The
deceased. was a 32'0 mason, member
of Hillsboro Lodge No. 10, Dakota
Consistor and E" Zagal Temple OF
the Shrine. .-
Mr.. Sweetland was loved by all who
came in contact with him owing to
his sweet and unassuming disposition,
He leaves sorrowing daughter and
son, Mrs. Ada Conant, who resides
in this city, and George II. Sweetland
who is manager of the North Star
Lumber Company's yard at Fargo
The funeral will be held Under the
auspices of the Masonic fraternity on
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
SOUTHERN STOCK GROWERS.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 1.-THE
Southeastern Stock Growers Associa-
Dtion, composed Of leading live stock
growers of Alabama. Georgia and Flor
ida, convened in annual session here to-
day with a large attendance. President
S. H Gaitskili called the gathering 10
order at 10 o'clock, and after formal or
lganization the visitors listened to adj
dresses of welcome by Mayor Nolan
and President Charles E. Garner OF the
Jacksonville board of trade. AT the
afternoon session the convention dis
.clisscd stock growing for profit, range
cattle, improved breeds, and the pres
ert and future of the Cuban market.
The convention will conclude its busi-
ness tomorrow.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
A SPECIAL
SESSION
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ,tg a
HAS DECIDED ON ONE
II viii Be Called as Early In the
Spring as the Committees Are
Ready to Report on Tariff Revis.
ion Measure.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 1I.--Presi-
dent Roosevelt will take the earliest
possible action looking to a revision
by congress of the tariff. He so in
formed the senator's and representa-
tives who were in conference with him
at the White House last Saturday and
he has made plain his position to
others since the conference. He will
call the 5oth congress into extraordi-
nary session as soon as the committees
have indicated that they are prepared
to submit tariff measure for passage.
One Of those present at the conference
on Saturday said in view of the many
conflicting stories published regarding
the matter that the president inform
ed him that while he did not believe
in any sweeping reductions of the tar
riff and would abide absolutely by
the judgment of the two commit
tees OF the senate and house, yet he
did think schedules should be thor
oughly examined and there should be
a readjustment as to certain of them.
The president had his owi; view thai
the special session should take place
at the earliest date by which the COM
nlittee of two houses could come to
an agreement as to the bill. If they
took this view, he said, he would hold
himself ready to call the extraordinary
session at whatever time the members
of the two committees and especially
the house committee on ways and
means should inform him they would
be ready with their report. If con-
gress should act on the tariff question
in accordance with the presidents de-
cree it is perfectly plain today that
the extraordinary session would be
called to assemble the coming spring.
1t has been pointed out, however, by
the tariff experts OF the house and Of
the senate, that it will require many
weeks to prepare measure for the
submission to the house. While no de-
cision has been reached as to the time
| of an extraordinary session it is rca-.
sonably certain that should one be held
| it will called in the autumn prob
ably in October. .-.. .
On the question Of regulating inter
state railroad rates, the presidents
mind is made. up. He, will fight for
that legislation and fight hard He
hopes to secure from congress definite
action on that question at this session,
but If he does not he will bring the
subject before the extraordinary ses-
sion and will use all his power to effect
Icrystallization into law of all the rec
concentrations he had already made TO
congress on that question. ~ s%s&1!S 1!S
The freight rate question he does
not regard as one of expediency. He.
holds that it is one in which a great.
moral principle is involved, and one
very near to all the people Of the.
country. He regards it in fact as the
paramount issue at this time, far and
away more important than the pro-
posed revision OF the tariff He spoke
plainly, it is stated, OF his views CON
corning the freight rate problem. The
expression of his attitude led to free
interchange of opinions regarding it,.
but no conclusions could be reached
at that time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
MURDEROUS
I. ClHl.ICAGOANl| CIll |. : ] !! |
WINDY CITY DID "A h
WHOLESALE KILLING
Maddened With Jealous Rage He
/ Butchered His wife IN a Frishtful
Manner, Killed His Baby, Fatally In-
/ jured Daughter and Suicided.

Chicago, Jan. II.-With a pistol and
razor, John Miller, a cook, killed his
wife and infant daughter today apd fa-
tally injured another daughter and then
attempted suicide. He is not dead all
though he shot himself through the
breast and cut his throat. Jealousy is
thought to be the cause
Mrs. Miller appears to have made a
terrible struggle for, life. Her head
was almost severed FROM her body, there
was cut four, inches long i'll the back
of the head and a six-inch cash over the
heart. She also received bullet
through her lungs. -:.S ~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
HERO OF THE SLOcUM
DISASTER WAS KILLED

New York, Jan. II.Larry Gillespie,
who at the time Of the slocum disaster,
went lii boat to the rescue Of those in
the water, and saved many lives, lies
dead at his home, % East One Hundred
and Fortieth Street, victim Of an acci-
dent while performing his duty.
Gillespie who was 40 years old, was
coupling cars yesterday in the Oak Point
freight yards Of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad, when he
fell between two cars and the whole
train passed over his body Gillespie IS
survived BY a wife and child.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
CROKER IS
Il in TROUBLE
HE BID FOR SOME p
COLTS AGAINST THE KING
The Jockey Club Has Since Refused
the Ex-Tammany Leader Permis-
sion to Train His Horses at Newman
ket Scandal May Develop.

London. Jan. II.-A serious scandal
promises to develop in racing circles as
result Of the Jockey Clubs action in
iiterditing Richard Crokerfrom training
his horse at Newmarket The story
given out is that at the Newmarket sales
Croker bid for certain yearlings i'll op-
position to an agent of King Edward
This knowledge didn't deter Croker
even when informed that lie wouldn't
be allowed to train his horses in New
market.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
Observation-Disclosures WEDDING

Washington, Jan. IL wo well
known families were united By the mar-
5riage today Of Miss Rose Douglas
Wallach Of this city, and Paynlaster
John Hancock Merriam, q. s.. N. The
bride is the youngest daughter of the
late Richard Wallach, at one time mayor
of Washing ton Fhe bridegroom IS The
son of former Governor William r.
Merriam 81 Minnesota, and Il grand
nephew Of the late Gen. Winfield Scott
HANCOCK Owing to the mourning of
the bride family the wedding was 4
quiet one, attended only by the rela-
Itives and a few intimate friends of the
contracting party The ceremony was
performed at the WalIach home ca 4
Street BY the Rev Roland Cotton
Smith, of ST Johns Church.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
COLLEGE ORATORS.

Chicago, I'LL. Jan. IL The chosen
orators Of d number of leading col
leges are here to compete this even
ing iii the annual Hamilton Oratori-
cal contest. The contest IS for the prize
offered By the Hamilton Club for the
best Grafton on the general topic oi
q l1aInilton His Contemporaries or
Events with which He Had to Do. I.
& The Institutions represented il the
contest this year are Knox College
and Tho universities of Chicago, MIN
nesota, Michigan and Iowa.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
INJURIES 10 MRS.
HANNA WERE FATAL

Lisbon, N III, Jan, ! Mrs! Tom
Hanna died from her injuries received
AT the time Of the burning Of George
Hanna's home. Her baby was very bad
~ burned but il is believed that rccov-
cry is probable. One of the daughters 81
George Hanna IS very seriously injured.
Her face was badly burned and her feet
and legs frozen BY exposure To the ter
|rlble weather prevailing after she es-
capped from the house. The others who
were in the burned building are doing
we'll though nearly all of them were
frosted as well as burned
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
ANDY BURKE DOESN'T
WANT HIS OLD JOB

Washington, Jan II. Friends oi
former Governor Burke Of North Da-
kota. who was removed from his posi-
tion Of special agent of the general land
Office abottt year ago, say that all cf-
forts to secure his reinstatement have
been Abandoned. Since his retirement
from Till government service Governoi
Burke has established himself iii 4 good
paying business at Denver, and hs
doesn't need or desire another govern
inent job.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
DOMINION PARLIAMENT.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. II.-T Though sew
5eral measures of Importance are on
the agenda for consideration and ac-
.tion the existing opinion in political
circles is that the session of the Cana
dian parliament begun today will be
short and devoid Of unusual interest.
Today was devoted to the swearing in
sof the members, to be followed by the
election Of speaker. The speech
from the throne will be delivered to-
morrow. '#