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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
STRIP HIT BY HAIL.

Aberdeen, S. D.. Aug H,z7Te'ea.
phone messages from Faulkton state,
that a strip of country near that city
five miles wide and ten miles long was
devastated by hail early Wednesday
morning. The helds of ripened grain
which were all ready for the harvest
ers, were threshed out on the ground
by the hail, and the loss to the farmers
i'll the section visited will be very
heavy. The damage is estimated at
70 per cent fthe crop that was still
standing. Some of the grain had al
ready been harvested and was un-
harmed. ,,s a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
VETERAN FIREMEN.

Manchester N, H.. Aug, THE
annual muster of the Veteran Volurl-
teer Firemen opened here this morn
ing with a parade, the largest and most
interesting ever, held in. this city,
Companies from all parts of New Eng
land were represented and among the
members, were many men we'll known
all through the east. Henry B. Fair
banks was the chief marshal Of the
parade and Fred S. Bean, Manchester,
Chief E. S. Hosmer, Lowell; A. Ed
win DInham, Central Falls. R. l.;
Charles H. Hooper, Peabody, Mass;
w. E. Mayberry, Braintree, Mass;
Chief ]. d. Randall, Portsmouth. and
Andrew ~ Cummings of Portland,
Me, acted as Judges h e,&ssf: .,..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
LOOMS THINKS HE
WILL HAVE NEW JOB

Springfield, Ohio, Aug. I7.-Francis
B. Loomis, assistant secretary Of state,
was shown the report from Lenox,
Mass, that Colonel w. G. Sanger was
to be made assistant secretary Of
state when Mr.. Root assumes the port
folio.
Mr.. Loomis made. a statement in
which he for the first time indicates
his intention to resign from the state
department. He also said that upon
leaving his present position he expects
to be given diplomatic post and that
at present he has no idea to what
country he will be assigned. ~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
PROMINENT SPEAKERS AT
RECIPROCITY CONGRESS

Chicago, Aug. I7.-Chairman Pack
ard called the reciprocity convention
to order today and speeches were made
by Gov Cumrliins Of Iowa, A. B. Far
quhars of Pennsylvania, E. Rosewater
of Nebraska and w. c. Maybury Of
Michigan. ....@ 81 -. ,.s ,
Governor Cumnitls in his speech de-
clared war On the stand patters" in
congress and throughout the country
and demanded action in that direction.
He. was literally applauded and the
comment indicates he is the leader of
the conference. l,t r. =. ..-:s'.t .,.s.. 81. ~.
q The resolutions committee offered
resolutions in favor OF maximum and
a minimum tariff as the most adequate
and the practical move to relieve the
strained situation. A permanent tariff
commission to be appointed by the
president and that tariff concessions
should be made These resolutions
will be acted on. late, today. ~.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
FEVER CASES
ARE FEWER
SITUATION IS MUCH
IMPROVED TODAY


! New Orleans, Aug. I7.--The an
nouncement OF nine cases of fever at
Mississippi City, three miles from the
gulf port and the fact that fever, mad
been in existence there since before
July 20 when the announcement of few
er was made here, is expected to soften
the harsh criticism of Mississippians
against New Orleans for not finding
the fever earlier.
The relatively Insignificant number
OF deaths here during the past twenty
four hours, when an increase was ex-
pected, confirms the view that the dis
ease is giving way before modern
methods of treatment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
HAD SECRET
STAIRCASE
DISCOVERY IN THE
OLD TILDEN MANSION
Pre- Had Been Taken Against
Possil ssinatlon BY Members
Of the Ola Gang, whose En-
NIFTY Tiiden b ~ 'rred. @ ,e..s#

New York, Aug. ex sterranean
passages leading from 5, yet staircase
to stone vaulted chambers beneath the
old Tilden mansion in Grangercy Park,
have been found BY workmen making
alterations. There is a. legend among
the old time residents that Tilden made
q host Of enemies by the part he took
n n. the exposure of the Tweed ring, and
tearet secret assassination, and built
the house accordingly for quick
escape. 55ss1 aS5g 81 S&s.% K
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
FAKE CRIPPLE EXPOSED
BY l.lDGERsNOOD MARSHAL

4 Lidgerwood, N. d. Aug I7A
young man about is years old, making
his way with the aid Of two crutches,
was making a general appeal here
for aims. His story was SO good and
his looks SO innocent that all dug lip.
However, he ran across the marshal.
AS the town had been imposed upon
recently BY 4 fake cripple the marshal
brought this young man tlp to the
doctors Office. II developed that he
was as sound in limb as any one. His
crutches were retained as souvenir.
He seemed glad enough to hike otit on
the railroad track If the town marshal
of every town would make similar in
vestigation they could prevent some Of
this imposition
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
LEG BROKEN IN ROW.

Velya, N. D., Aug. 17.-During an al
tercation between Jonas Peterson and
Emil Roebuck, the latter, one of our
leading carpenters, Roebuck had his
right leg broken. The chief magistrate,
Theodore Johnson, heard the case,
which was on charge Of assault and
battery, and fined Mr.. Peterson $50
and costs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
NORWE0lANS ARE WELL
LEASED WITH THE VOTE

Christiania, Aug. I7.-CompIete re-
turns from last Sundays referendum
on the question Of the separation OF
Norway and Sweden show that 36S, 200
votes were cast for dissolution and
1S4 against it. The size of the vote
was very gratifying to the leaders of
the storthing. S 4, s.sn 7 R s%
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
MINNESOTA LANDS.

St. Paul, Minn.,s Aug. I7-By direc-
tion of the secretary of the interior
the 1880 acres of land. formerly be-
longing to the Fond du Lac, Red Lake,
White Earth and Chippewa Indian
reservations in this state were thrown
open to settlers today. There was a
great rush by the thousands who had
previously entered their claims in the
various land Offices of the district.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
INDIANA ELKs.

Muncie, Ind, Aug. The annual
convention Of the Indiana Association
Of Elks opened it's two days session
here today. Every district Of the
states is well represented and many of
the members are accompanied by their
wives and families. An elaborate pro-
grarlnae for the entertainment of the
visitors has been prepared, including
several excursions to- interesting
points in the vicinity @y. 7
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
A PROTEST.
FROM WEST
LUMBER PEOPLE DON'T I.
q. WANT LOWER TARIFF
Chamber Of commerce OF Bellingham
I Wired the Reciprocity Congress
/ In Chicago to Stand Pat ON Lumber-
y Other Interests May Follow Suit.

Bellingham, Wash, Aug. 17.-The
chamber Of commerce has, BY unani-
NOUS vote, sent to the reciprocity CON.
yention in Chicago an emphatic protest
against the removal or the modification
of the tariff on timber products j
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
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!. WANT POWER
WISCONSIN STAMP
DESTR0YERS RESOLVE
A Resolution Was Prepared to Be Sent
to the Postofiice Department Asking
More Discretionary Power for the ]
Pos tmasters of the Country.

F. La Crosse, Wis, Aug. I7.-An ap-
peal to congress for more discretionary
power for postn1asters in the conduct
of postoffices has, been resolved on by
the postmasters' convention.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
/. MONUMENT UNVEILED.

Louisa, Va, Aug. r7-The Confed
crate monument erected here in honor
of the brave men from this district
who were killed during the civil war,
was unveiled today with impressive
ceremonies. Many prominent citi-
zens delivered addresses and, after the
unveiling ceremony joined the crowds
at their popular celebration.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
OFFICIALS SAY THERE
WAS NO EVIDENCE

Cleveland, Aug. I7H S. Storrs,
general superintendent Of the Lake
Shore railroad, said today that there
was no direct evidence before Coroner
Sige1stein showing that the switch,
which wrecked tile Twentieth Century
Limited at Mentor, was opened BY
Walter Minor the night telegraph OPP
orator at Mentor.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
VERMONT GOLF.

Bennington, VT, Aug. I7.--The golf
tournament for the state championship
of Vermont opened here this morn
ing on the links of the Mount An
thony Golf Club. There are. numerous
entries and some OF the best players
Of the state are taking part. IA.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
TERRIBLE DISASTER is
REPORTED NEAR NORFOLK

Norfolk, Va, Aug. IA report was
received saying that an engine and one
car of an excursion train bearing 500
persons from Kinston to Norfolk, jump
ed through an open draw bridge at
Bruce's station into twenty five feet Of
water A relief train and physicians
have gone to the scene.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
! NEW POSTOFFICES.

Washington, d G, Aug. I7.- The
following new postofficcs have beenaes-
tablished In North Dakota: Berg,
Mckenzie County, supplied from Grin
mel; Diamond. Morton County, sup
piled from Man1ar The postoffice
of Overholt, Ward County, has been
changed to Grano. and Young, Walsh
County. to Lsalkifi
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17
OUTBREAK
REPORTED
DUTCH HAVE TROUBLES S.. .'> " =:
.. =. :. FROM THE REBELS
An Uprising Is Reported at Batavia,
Dutch Indies 10 which Some Officers.
and Number OF Soldiers Were.
Killed. .s...,, .r.s....r 4 s., +@Sz

Amsterdam, Aug. IA telegram
received from Batavia, Dutch Indies,
reports. an ugly outbreak Of the Achi-
nez rebels who attacked the Dutch
post at Rambong, killing two officers
and twenty-five men. Only six men
succeeded in escaping and they were.
wounded. a@-- .@' s.@Esst, ~ asv /. .n
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-08-17

ANY NAME WOULD DO.
Puck: The landlady Will you have
coffee, tea or cocoa. Mr.. Slowpay?
Mr. Slowpay Anything you wish 70
call II, ma am. II
New-York tribune., 1905-01-25
WILLLlMS MUST ANSWER.
To Testify in Light Inquiry or Go
to Jail. Decides MdredR.

After granting an order compelling Joseph
Williams assistant secretary Of the New-York
Edison Company, to answer the questions put
10 him by Controller Grout in the investigation
by the latter into the lighting companies in this
city. or be committed to jail for contempt OF
court Justice Marean in the Supreme Court,
late yesterday afternoon granted 2 stay OF pro-
ceedings pending a decision by the Appellate
Division az TO whether he did right or not 1t
will come up before that body on a writ Of re-
REV Justice Marean was for a time uncertain
that he had power in the premises IS the in
ouirv is being conducted in New-York County.
The case Of Congressman William h Hearst
against the Mayor. the Controller and the City
Chamberlain TO prevent the payment OF the
bills Of the lighting companies against the CITY
was heard by the Appellate Division in Brook
lvn yesterday on an appeal from the injunc-
ton. granted by Justice Dickey 20 restrain the
CITY officials from paying the bills. The city
was represented by Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci conroly. ana Controller Irout by William J.
Carr. Clarence ]. Sheorn, on behalf Of Con-
eressrsn Hearst, argued ihat the city officials
in attempting TO pay the bills were acting In
~ had faitb, The justices did not seem 10 take
that view Of the case
New-York tribune., 1905-01-25
THR0NGS HONOR DEAD.
MI Denominations Unite at Funeral
of MonSignor Doane.

The funeral at Newark yesterday of Monsignor
George II. Doane. rector of st. Patrick's Roman
catholic Cathedral, was one OF the most impress
I've ever witnessed in the. State. In the vast
gathering at the Cathedral in the morning were
John NJ. Farley, Archbishop of New York, four
bishops, monsignori. priests. Brothers and Sis
ters to the number of two hundred representing
the Church. and the chief mourner was Bishop
Doane. of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Albany. a brother of the dead priest. The
throng included many of the leading of the
state and many Protestant clergymen.
The Cathedral held about three thousand, and
other thousands crowded the square without
pontihcal high mass was sung. The cee-
nrant was Bishop OConnor. of Newark. The
SsIhon SS,on was preached by the Rev. Charles H.
SHackel professor OF dog1nattc theology at the
Hall l''O'''
Al the end of the mass the relatives with
. uIeW ana the church was thrown open. and for
ofer. f Inc hearse was followed to the cemetery
al me Holy Sepulchte by a large pageant.
~ ~ Newark-st. about Ave hundred children
sIn sosIlnohglng to st. Joseph's Parochial School
@ ieL INTO line singing Jerusalem" Cal
,ty vary and Nearer, My God, to Thee" and
Ihey marched with the procession 10 the
cemetery There were many costly floral
Fl0utes In the services AT the Cathedral the
pen or the old First Presbyterian Church.
h bloaq-st' tolled seventy-four strokes. corre-
SpOhdIng With the age of the dead priest
New-York tribune., 1905-01-25
BUY LAND FROM ROGERS ESTATE.
New-York Men Get 1000 Acres in Ramapo
Mountains for Game Preserve.

Two thousand of land in the Ramapo
Mountains have recently been purchased by II. P.
rockingham and Pliny Fisk. of this city to be
used a game preserve. The land is the largest
of real estate left by the late Jacob Rogers
left a bequest amounting millions to the Metro
politan Museum OF Art. J. Pierpont Morgan, as
president of the museum. signed the deed, which
has Just been recorded in Bergen and Passaic
counties, transferring the 2OJ6 acres to Messrs
rockingham and Fisk
At his home, No. IA East 41st-st.. last night Mr..
Fisk said at is true that Mr. Frothingham and
myself have acquired the land which is really not
very valuable. Mr.. rockingham lives six miles
from the place and It is intention to use it as
private game preserve. We have further
plans yet, and. far | know. no clubhouse will
be built there"
The property includes a small lake, which is now
known Rotten Pond" but which the pur-
chasers will rename LIE Grand Lake. 1t is under
stood that the trustees OF the museum have turned
all the real estate left them by Jacob Rogers into
New-York tribune., 1905-01-25
THE ROGERS PLANT SOLD.
Purchased 6y the american Locomo-
tiUe Com paag-C Changes Made.

The Rogers Locomotive Works in Paterson.
y. j. It announced last night have been
sold to the American Locomotive Company
which now controls all the locomotive manu-
featuring plants in the United States. excepting
the Baldwin Works. of Philadelphia. Several
previous attempts have been made in the last
four years by the American Locomotive Com
pany to acquire possession of the Rogers Works
but without success. These efforts have been
in the direction Of securing a controlling in
terest in the stock. but in the present transac-
ton the american Locomotive Company has
purchased the entire outstanding capital stock.
consisting of S1.OGOO00 Il per cent cumulative
preferred stock and 1891. 600 common.
Delivery Of the Rogers works TO the American
Locomotive Company passed yesterday and the
following changes were made in the board of
directors and officers Of the former company:
New directors. A. ]. Pitkin, Pliny Fisk William
NJ Barnum Frederick W. Stevens. George r.
Sheldon and ]. z. French. all of whom are mem
bers Of the executive committee of the Amer
lean Locomotive Company; the old directors re-
manning being John W. Griggs William Bar
bour, Walter G. Oakman. John Havron and
Reuben Wells. Mr.. Havron will continue as
president of the company. and the six di-
rectors are to compose the executive committee.
A j. Pitkn president of the American Loco
motive Company, has been elected chairman of
the board of the Rogers works: Leigh Best.
secretary of the former company, becomes sec
retary of the Rogers corporation, and Y. Z Pat
terson has been made controller
In 1903 q per cent dividends with per cent
extra, were paid on the preferred and the COM
mon stocks of the Rogers Locomotive Works.
The bonded Indebtedness consists of SJ0oOOo
first mortgage . per cent bonds. of which S43J-
600 are outstanding, Since MIR. Havron became
the president OF the Rogers Works extensions
and permanent improvements. costing about
S0OOOOo have been made to the plant, which
now has normal capacity of one locomotive
a day. which output under pressure be
doubled.
The Rogers works er,p1oy- 7 5n0 ,,,e,, v-ha, ff,
full operation and at present 1,2O0 are en-
poyed.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-25
REIcHsRATH MAY DO SOME WORK
Austrian House Leaders Respond to Appeal
from the Premier.

Vienna. Jan. 24-The lower house OF the Reichs-
rath met to-day In his speech Premier Gautsch
said he had to believe the House, in &C
rordance with the desires OF the people. would
enter on a period of work and fulfil the expecta-
tions of the state and citizens. The most difficult
proHem before them. he said. would be reaching
an understanding between the German and Czech
races The government would endeevor to secure
the good will and cooperation Of representatives
Of both: but II was equally determined to main
tain it's authority and public order. NJ Gautsch
promised that the government would do its ut
most TO promote commerce with other nations, ana
at the same time develop home industry and agri-
culture He concluded with appeal TO the House
to inaugurste the session by orderly and peaceful
activity.
At the conclusion OF the session the leaders OF
all the different parties met. and, after some dis
cussion in which Baron Gautsch participated, de-
cded in th- interest of efficiency OF the House,
10 withdraw all emergency motions on approved
bills dealing with prevailing distress. recruiting
and the budget, measures on orders Of the day
New-York tribune., 1905-01-25
PLEA FOR GERMAN GRAND DUcHY.
Member OF Reichstag vainly Asks Bundes-
rath to Intervene in Mecklenburg- -Schwerin.

Berlin Jan. 24.-Herr Buesng the only member
or the Reichstag who has continuously since
its foundation. in asking the government to-day If
the Bundesrath would not intervene in the Grand
Duchy Of Mecklenburg-Schwer to enable the peo
pie TO obtain constitutional government described
the medieval conditions there. which. he said were
unlike anything in Europe outside of Turkey and
Russia. As a result of the absolutism prevailing
there he declared the conditions Of life were less
happy than in other parts Of the empire. The
duchy was rich in natural resources. and less pop
ulous according TO area than any other German
State
Interior Secretary Won Posadowsky-Wehner, re-
plying for the government, said that however one
might sympathize with Herr Bueslng's wishes for
liberal institutions. the Imperial Constitution did
not permit interfering in the internal affairs OF
state In such circumstances these
Herr Won OertZen. Minister of Mecklenburg TO
Prussia. participating in the debate said the Grand
Duke reserved the full right to conduct the affairs
of the duchy, and must have entire free will TO
select the time for dealing with the question of a
constitution
The Duchess Cecilia of Mecklenburg-S -Schwerin,
daughter OF the Grand Duke Frederick Francis of
Mecklenburg- -SchWerin, is betrothed Crown
Prince Frederick William of Germany.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-25
BUCKL1N ON STAND TOMORROW.
Examination of Mr.. Loomis in Munroe &
Munroe Hearing Expected To Be Friday

The Munroe & Munroe hearing. which had been
set for to-day when A. c. LOOMS. until recently
vice -pr esident OF the National city Bank was TO
be examined by Samuel UptevmyeT, counsel for
the receiver and creditors If Munroe & Muproe
has been adjourned because Mr. Untermyer viii
be engaged to-day in trying case in court. Mr..
Ioomiss examination may take place Friday,
may go over until next week
Reports that the adjournment was incidental TO
the progress of negotiations for settlement Of the
claim against Munroe & NInroe were denied by
important interests. and it said last night thar
the creditors. for their part. would not discuss
any plan Of settlement until after Mr.. Ioomis and
Mr.. Leach should haze been examined In the
b.; tkruptcy proceedings
The examination OF minor witnesses in the Mum
roe & kfunroe case will be resumed tomorrow.
II IS understood that David ". Buck1. formerly
manager OF Richard Canfed's gambling house,
VINO is a member "f the Montreal and Boston
underwriting syndicate. will be the first to
take the witness stand.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-25
MONSTER PLEA FOR WORLDS PEACE.
Copies of Arbitration Memorial of British
Workingmen Presented to Senators.

Washington Jan "A stimulus TO the move
mont looking 10 the settlement Of international
disputes by arbitration. was given to-day by the
re.antation TO each United States Senator through
n pardau Crener a member OF the British
parliament of a printed copy Of monster peti-
tton fsvoring arbitration The memorial is signed
Inv az representatives of industrial and provident
,rganizations having membership OF more than
.uso and three-quarters million citizens Of the
United Kingdom. As expression of opinion from
vvorknRnen II IS declared to be without parallel
The petition recites memorial signed by 234
members of the British House OF Commons il 1887
favo-ing arbitration. the reply OF the American
Congress- in 1890 and the resolution OF the Commons
in 1893 expressing cordial sympathy with the move
rnent toward a special arbitration treaty between
the United States and Great Britain. Attention also
Is dreced 10 resolutions Of like purport adopted by
numerous workingmens assemblies and To the sup
port given by the British government.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-25
COTTON MEN MEET.
Three Days Session of ConrentiOD
Begins at Nevc-OrIeans.

New-OrIeans. jar 24-A1 elements apparently
working 10 keep sensationalism out OF the cot
ton convention. which began IT'S three DAYS session
here to-day. and if they successful the Conven
tion will apply itself 70 the achievement Of practical
results. limited, in all probability 10 acreage redue-
ton and provision for holding the surplus OF this
years crop \ number Of the delegates urged
former Congressman CatchinSs. Of Mississippi. for
permanent chairman in opposition To Harvte Jor-
dan. but early indications pointed 10 the success
OF the Jordan adhevents.
Apparently there has been some apprehension that
the convention would take radical steps along tbs
line OF the destruction Of cotton No such intention
is evident among the leaders the rank and he or
the delegates wnO are already here.
To-day'5 trains brought large numbers Of dele
gates. Though the number OF those present prob
ably will exceed Ice. the voting strength OF the
convention viii. Of course be much smaller. The
preliminary conferences have decided that the rep
resenta tiOn OF each STATE shall be the basis oe
cotton raised shown BY Secretary HeSter-s last
report, vote TO be allowed to each 10000 bales,
fraction thereof
No one has been selected for chairman OF the res
olutions committee IL having been decided 70 lee
each State name its members OF the committee,
the committee 10 elect its chairman