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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
ARBOR DAY IN ILLINOIS.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 2I.-In re-
sponse to the proclamation of Cover
nor Deneen today was observed in II
linois as Arbor and bird day. Advices
received by the state superintendent OF
public instruction indicate a wide OBJ
servance of the day by schools and
colleges throughout the state. III
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
ILL WITH TYPHOID.

Aberdeen, S. D., April aI-The
Wagner family, living near Nina, in
Edmunds County, are all very sick with
typhoid The family consists of the
parents and seven children, who live
in a small house. The disease is
thought to have originated in shallow
we'll recently sunk near barn on the
Wagner farm. .... ~ III
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
MANKATO SHERIFF IS
CHARGED WITH PREJUDICE

Mankato, Mimi, April 2I.-The first
sensation i'll the second trial of Koch,
charged with the murder of DR.. Geb-
hardt, in New Ulm. Nov I, last. was
sprung when Attorney Somervillc, for
thcdefense, filed affidavit alleging pref
udice against Sheriff Ben Williams. and
the court relieved him from further
connection with the work of summon
ing jurors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
WILL FIND
DUMMIES
SUPERINTENDENT WILL
THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATE
General Agents of the Equitable Jour-
neyed to Syracuse to Cali on the
I Superintendent of Insurance of the
Empire State.

Syracuse, N. Y, April 2r.-Thc gen
eral agents Of the Equitable Life arrived
here today and held conference with
Superintendent of Insurance Hen
bricks After the agents presented
their side of the case, Mr. Hendricks
said that before he got through with the
company's affairs, he would find out
who were dummies and get at the true
condition of society. g. N ..z.z 4 IL.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
VICTIMS. OF
EPIDEMIC
YESTERDAYS DEATH LIST u
IN NEW YORK LARGE
Spinal Meningitis Killed Off twenty
Two Gothamites Yesterday-Mapy
Victims Recently From ltaIy-Dis.
ease Continues Without Abatement.

New York, April 21.-Spinal menin-
gifts caused twenty-five more dearhs in
the city Thursday This compares with
thirteen days before. The health de-
partment records show that many who
died this winter from this disease were
recent arrivals from Italy.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
HOMESTEAD LAWS.

y Washington. April 2I-Commission-
er Richards of the general landoffice has
prepared a circular to be sent to entry
men under the homestead law, giving
them minute instructions as to how to
proceed under the law to perfect their
claims. This never before has been
done and the ignorance Of the home
'steadcrs and of their attorneys has caus-
ed much confusion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
ANOTHER SUIT
STARTED TODAY
EQUITABLE GOT BLACK
= EYE FROM CHICAGO
A PoIicyholder Wants a Receiver APP
pointed on the Ground That His
Interests Are Being Damaged as a
Result of the Row.

Chicago, April 2I.--A bill for the
appointment of receiver for the
Equitable Life Assurance Society Of
the United States has been filed in the
United States court in the name Of
Abram Sitron and others. The plain
tiff says he holds a $4,000 policy in the
company and his interests are being
'dissipated BY the officers; and the di-
rectors Of the society. IL .a53s ssSs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
SENATOR PLATT OF
CONNECTICUT VERY LOW
Washington, Conn, April 2I-- SEN
ator Platt's condition is rapidly grow
ing worse and he is sinking.
GOOD FRIDAY.

Chicago, ILL.,, April 2I.-Services in
the Catholic churches and in many
Protestant Churches, and the closing
of the schools, the banks, the board Of
trade and the stock exchange marked
the observance of Good Friday in Chi
|cago.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
GASOLINE PROVED
FATAL TO THREE

Greensburg, Pa, April 21.-Result-
ant from an explosion of gasoline
i'll the home of John E. Kunkle,
three children of the family were
burned to death and fourth is ia
tally injured. Three members of the
fire department and two prominent
citizens who attempted to rescue the
children from the burning home were
dangerously burned and are tonight i'll
critical condition. .-.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
NO CHANGE.

Aberdeen, S. d., April 2I.--As re-
suit OF the recent city election in Abcr-
deem the political complexion of the
city council remains unchanged except
that Alderman Wells. who was re-elect-
ed, ran two years ago on the demo-
cratic ticket and this year refused a
nomination by the democrats, running
instead on a petition as a non-partisan.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
TEACHERS OF THREE STATES.

Sioux City, Ia. April 2I.--Thc
Northwestern Iowa Teachers Associa-
tion began its annual meeting here to-
day with good attendance. Plans will
be discussed at the convention for
organizing tri-state teachers assoc
citation to take in the adjoining asso-
Citations of Nebraska. South Dakota
and Iowa. t,zS ~ se4~a, fn
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
RUSSIAN MINISTER TO T +.
CHINA DIED LAST NIGHT

Pekin, April 2I-Paul Lessar, the
Russian minister to China, whose foot
was recently amputated. died last night.
He was councillor of the Russian en-
bassy when appointed Russian minister
July II, 1901. .----. -.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
FIREMAN KILLED In
A NEW YORK FIRE

New York. April 21.-One fireman
was killed, six persons hurt. and a
number of buildings burned by fire
which started at the corner of Belmont
and Thatford Streets today. At 2
o'clock the fire was spreading rapidly
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
ORDERS TO
ADMIRAL
RUSSIANS TELL HIN
TO OBS NEUTRALITY
The Attention Of Adh, 81. siestven-
sky Is Called to the M Press
eiice at Kamranh Bay Is 3 in
the East. III ..4..

Paris, April 2I.--A telegram from
St. Petersburg says the Russian admir-
atty has notified Admiral Rojestvensky
of the grave danger to peace which will
be ertailed if his squadron stays off the
coast of AMMAN and no doubt is enter
tanned he will carry out the Instructions
sent him to respect the neutrality laws
vigorously. T..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
FIFTH JUROR
In KOCH CASE
HOLIDAY DOES NOT ns
INTERFERE WITH TRIAL
The Work of Selecting the Jurors In
the Murder Case Is In Progress at
Mankato, and q Fifth Man Was
Chosen.

St. Paul, April 2I.--A special to The
from Mankato says: Notwith-
standing this is a legal holiday Judge
Cray is holding court and the Koch case
continues. All the processes were serv-
ed yesterday and only the work of Sc
lecting the jury is going on. The fifth
man was secured this morning
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
JAPS BITTER
AT FRANCE
THE KAMRANH BAY
INCIDENT THE CAUSE
The Feeling Of Resentment Against
France for Permitting the Violations
of Neutrality Is Growing Russians
Believed to Still Be There.

Toxic, April 2T.-The Japanese re-
gard the Kamranh Bay incident with
growing feeling of resentment and bit
terness toward France 1t is popularity
Believed the Russian feet is still there
making the freest possible use of the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
BRITISH OFFICIALS
ARE NOT EXCITED

Hong Kong, April 2I.--There is a
noticeable activity among the vessels
Of the British China squadron. The
cruiser Hogue has been ordered ready
for sea in two hours notice.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
JEFFERSON is MUCH
BETTER THAN YESTERDAY

West Palm Beach, Fla, April aI.-Jo-
seph Jeffersons condition is improved
over yesterday
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
RUSSIA SAYS SHE HAS
BOUGHT NO MORE SHIPS

St. Petersburg, April aI.--The admir-
atty denies the report it has bought sew
eral South American warships.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21

Paris, April oI.-At the close, of the
council of ministers. efforts were made
to induce Delcasse to withdraw his in
tciltion to retire.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-04-21
DELCASSE
TO RESIGN
FAMOUS FRENCHMAN 5.s4 i
MAY GIVE UP HIS PLACE
Foreign Minister of French Govern
nent Is Said to Have Tired of His
Official Duties and VIII Tender His
Resignation.

Paris, April aI.--There is a rumor in
circulation that Foreign Minister Del
.casse intends 10 resign. The council OF
ministers assemblies at o'clock this
afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-02
PREPARE TO EAT |
THEIR SHIP MATE
Survivors of Wrecked Dredge
Texas Suffer Horrible Tor
lures in Open Boat at Sea

NEW YORK, March, 1.-CaptaiH
Minott of the steam dredge TexasI
which foundered at sea with a loss of
twenty-five lives, was brought here to-
day on the steamship Rotterdam from
Rotterdam. The other survivors of the
Texas were landed at Waterford sew
eral weeks ago, having been rescued
by the brigantine Mercedes after a
terrible experience with hunger, thirst
and cold in an open boat.
The Texas, which was bound from
Dantzic to Galveston, foundered at
midnight on Christmas eve. Two of
her boats were launched, but one Of
them was swamped. This boat, con-
tanning the chief officer and twenty
one men, sank Immediately, and all
its occupants were drowned. In the
second boat the survivors drifted four
teen days, the last six of which they
were absolutely without food or water.
One of the men died from exposure,
another became insane and the remain
ing twelve were on the verge of
hysteria when help came TO them.
They had drunk sea water and their
bodies were covered with boils. When
taken on board the Mercedes one of
the survivors said that they had just
drawn lots to decide which one should
be killed to furnish food for his fell
lows. A little later they were trans
ferred to the steamship Zeno and
landed at Waterford, ireland.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-02
NECLECTS WIFE
TWENTY YEARS
st. Louis Attorney, 65 Years
Old, Sued for Divorce by
His Spouse of Three Score
special Dispatch to The Cali.

ST. LOUIS; March 1.-Suit for d.
vorce from Attorney George E. Smith.
aged 65, the father of Reno Smith of
Los. Angeles, Miss Adel Smith, stu
dent at the University of California,
and Miss Clara Smith, a student at
Bryn Mawr College, was filed here to-
day by Mrs. Mary l.. Smith. aged so,
formerly of Los Angeles. They were
married September %, 1871. They for
mally separated February "a, Mrs
Smith alleges.
For twenty years she alleges her
husband has neglected her, failed ade-
quateiy to support her and has been
guilty of cruelty. In March, 1894. she
says, she went with their three minor
children to Los Angeles, where she re-
manned until June Il, 1904 He sent
her only portion of the income from
property she owns in st. Louis, she
says, and when she sent him a sur
geon's bill for treatment of injuries re-
ceiVed in serious accident he refused
to pay it. She says he prepared his
own breakfast and left the house be-
fore daylight, not returning until or
10 O'Clock at night; that he insisted she
breakfast on corn meal mush and
breakfast food; that he would not let
her prepare his breakfast for him: that
he refused to converse with her or to
occupy the same apartments. On Sum
days, she. alleges, he spent his time
reading in room insufficiently lighted
and when she attempted to converse
with him retorted angrily and sar-
castically. She says ne struck her
once and threatened to strike her an
other time when his clothing acci-
dentally fell on the floor. Once when
she stumbled on account of a lame
knee from an accident he not only re-
fused to assist her in arising, but ac-
cused her OF being Awkward" When
told of the suit Attorney Smith ex-
pressed astonishment.
Il saw her this morning when left. .
he said, land therefore am surprised
at the statement that separation oc-
CURED a week ago.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-02
GOES TO PRISON
TO TAKE A LIFE
Man Commits Theft for an
Opportunity to Kill the
Murderer of His Wife
Special Dispatch to rhs call.

8 MICHIGAN CITY. Ind, March L.
In a well laid scheme to avenge with
in prison walls, the murder of his wife,
John Wilhelm, 65 years old, of Marion
County, has had himself imprisoned In
the State prison here that he may have
the opportunity to take the life of the
woman's alleged murderer. T.
The crime for which Wilhelm has
been brought to prison was theft, and
it was committed solely that he might
be near his intended victim, for mur-
der is in his heart and the man he
hopes to kill can be reached only with
in the penitentiary
Wilhelms wife, several years ago,
was found murdered near INDIANAPOLIS.
"Bill" Malladay was arrested for the
crime and sent to prison for life
Wilhelm at the time swore that he
would have Malladay's life, if he had
to forfeit his own. He said to-day
that the same roof would now cover
himself and his wifes murderer and
the opportunity to accomplish his long
cherished ambition was soon to pre-
sent itself. He declared he would kill
Malladay before he left prison.
Sheriff Soubier informed the authorl-
ties at the prison of Wilhelms inten-
ton and recommended that the men
be not allowed to meet.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-02
UNION PACIFIC WANTS ONLY
JAPANESE SECTION HANDS
Two Thousand Little Brown Men VIII
Soon Be Working on Road
i'm Wyoming.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., March H.
During the next two months 500 Jap
anese section men will arrive in Chey-
enne from San Francisco and will be
put to work on the Union Pacific sys-
tenn between Cheyenne and Denver
and North Platte and Omaha. The
entire Union Pacific system is to have
Japanese section men and when the
plans of the company are carried out
nearly 1000 Japanese will be employed
on the road. At present all of the
sections of the Wyoming division o be-
tween North Platte, Neb., and Green
River, Wyo., are run by Japanese, ap-
proximately 500 being employed. Jap
anese agents have been on the coast
for some time and many Japanese
have been engaged.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-02
.BUNKERS APPEARS
In own BEHALF
Pleads Not Guilty
to Boodling
Charge.

SACRAMENTO, March Harry
Bunkers raised his voice in his own de-
fense in Judge Hart's department Of
the Superior Court this morning in an
effort to stay his trial, but without ef-
feet. He read 70 the court a written
document, setting forth his contention
that he had been once in jeopardy, that
the action of the Senate in finding him
guilty OF the charge against him and
oustfng him from his office constituted
a jeopardy and that if the trial pro-
ceeded and he were convicted he would
be compelled to suffer a double punish
ment, which is forbidden by the consti-
tuition. His document was duly record
ed, but it did not save him from the
isnoniny of pleading to the indictment
against him. Standing at the bar of
the court he asserted his innocence and
the charges. against him were set for
trial on Saturday, March IL
The motions of Frank French and
Eli Wright TO quail the Indictment
against them were next argued by At
torney George D. Collins. Collins made
the assertions that there were aliens
on the jury that filed the Indictment:
that the members Of the jury were
prejudiced against the accused before
considering the evidence upon which
they based the Indictment: that they
were improperly drawn; that the
names of seventeen men remained in
the jury box after the Grand Jury
had been impaneled, while the records
of the County Clerk show. that only
fifteen names should have been in the
box, and that trial jurors were re-
turned as grand jurors and acted as
such on the body that indicted the ac-
cused.
As a preliminary measure Attorney
F. c. Jacobs, for the accused. filed ad-
ditional objections to the Grand Jury
on ali statutory grounds. and an OBJ
lection to the court hearing the case
on the ground of lack of jurisdiction.
B. Y. Steinman, foreman. of the
Grand Jury, was the first witness
called, and in answer to questions by
Attorneys Collins and Jacobs. who rep
resented Wright and French. he said
that the examination leading up to the
indictments was conducted: without
prejudice or bias on his part Other
members of the Grand Jury were also
examined. The ease will be continued
on Monday.
George D. Collins. attorney for ex-
Senator Frank French, stated to-day.
that he would appear before the Su-
preme Court in San. Francisco to=mor-
rcW to make application for a writ of
mandate to have the Senators who
were expelled reinstated. Collins said
he would show that the proceedings in.
the bribery investigation were not
properly conducted, as the inquiry
was made by a committee instead of
by the Senate. He will also contend
that the expulsion should have been
made by the Senate sitting as a court
Of 1mpea achment. s>-.-.s 50.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-02
ESPEY'S RACE TRACK MEASURE PASSED
BY THE ASSEMBLY BY A LARGE MA]ORITY
JUDGE TORRANCE
SEVERELY SCORED
No Recommends
ton of Innpeach-
nnent Is Made.

( SACRAMENTO, March Although
Superior Judge E. S. Torrance of San
Diego is severely censured in the report
filed tonight by the committee that in
VeStigated the charges of improper
conduct against him, no recommends
ton is made for his impeachment. The
report, which was filed in the Assem-
bly, by Chairman Wyand of the investi-
eating committee starts out by recit-
ing the facts of the inquiry in the south
and reviews the testimony Of ninety
nine witnesses. The concluding para
graph of the report reads as follows:
We find that the personal integrity of Judge
Torrance is unchallenged. and his ability as
a jurist unassailable when not viewed or con-
sidered with reference to his personal habits,
but viewing his conduct we believe 1t
should be viewed by lawyers litigants and
the people OF the State generally. We feel
compelled TO say that his personal habits
and confidence in which our judicial officers
should be held
Extracts from the findings of the
committee in regard to specific charges
against the San Diego jurist made in
the memorial presented to the Assem-
bly, by the Bar Association of Los An
geles are as follows:
As to the specification wherein IL is charged
that Judge Torrance spent great deal of his
time in saloons engaged in gambling and con-
sorting with persons of bad reputation and
was seen in public places in a drunken con-
diton, and associated with professional gam
blers and dissolute and disreputable persons,
find that Judge Torrance had ON
casion been seen engaged in playing draw
poker for money. in a-publie saloon and that
one of the other persons engaged in such
game was man who had formerly been
known a professional gambler
We find that Judge Torrance during the
past two years has on number of occasions
been seen the streets of San Diego and
ip other public places under the influence of
liquor. That while the degree of intoxica-
tfon not sufficient to incapacitate him
from properly performing the duties of his Of
flee. it such occasions sufficient TO
attract attention: that when intoxicated
Judge Torrance would al times indulge in loud
talk profane language and engage in
bpisterous conduct, and frequently his con-
duct when so intoxicated has been unseemly.
improper and unbecoming man occupying his
position
= we find the evidences: insufficient 10 sup
port. the charge that Judge Torrance had ne
quently drunk intoxicating liquors and ca
reused with ltigants and lawyers represent
ing litigants having actions and proceedings
pending In his court.
The charges of unprofessional con-
duct or grossly improper conduct in the
trial of certain cases mentioned in the
memorial of the Bar Association are
declared by the committee not to be
supported by the evidence presented.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-02
AIMED AT JAPANESE. +.
Senate Takes Stand in Favor of Re
stricting Immigration.

SACRAMENTO, March 1.-The Sem
ate this morning declared against the
japanese and adopted a resolution call
ing upon the National Government to
place restrictions upon the immfgra-
tion of the little brown men. The reso-
luton, which was introduced by Sena-
tor Woodward at the instance of the
steering committee, is as follows:
Whereas. the constantly increasing immi-
grafton Of the subjects OF the japanese in
the Pacihc Coast states and Territories and
particularly into the State @. California, has
become and is nov a serious menace to the
well doing and prosperity of those states and
Territories, particularly 10 the people of Cali
fornia demanding the taking Of immediate
STEPS looking TO the stay thereof, and
Whereas, It is well known and generally rec
ognized and acknowledged that, among other
OF great danger because OF the growing and
threatened invasion OF our State by the Jap.
aness immigrants, the following: as capable of
exact proof and do exist.
Then follow ten reasons covering sew
eral typewriter pages insupport of the
resolution. 1t is pointed out that the
Japanese laborers by reason of race
habits. mode of living and general
characteristics are an undesirable and
unsatisfactory addition to the popula-
tion. japanese laborers are debarred
from naturalization and, even If they
desired, could not become citizens 1t
is stated that the Japanese immigrants
that come to America are the most un-
desirable class of people that could be
sent from japan.
The resolutions point out that Jap
anese contract laborers have already
gained control Of numerous branches of
industry in this State and by reason of
the low rate of wages paid for the
work are beginning to crowd out white
labor. The Japanese are further ac-
cused of being merely transients, who
do not employ any of their savings in
building up the communities where
they reside for a time. The resolutions
conclude as follows:
Resolved, by the Senate and Assembly con-
curing That we, the representatives OF the
ask and request and. as far it may be
proper demand for the protection of the peo-
pie of this State and for a proper safeguarding
Of their interests that action be taken without
delay by treaty otherwise. may be most
expeditions and advantageous tending within
reasonable bounds TO limit and diminish the
further immigration Of japanese laborers in
the United States.
That our Senators and Representatives be
and they are hereby requested and directed
to bring the matter to the attention OF the
President and the Department of State
That the Governor be requested TO forward
a copy Of the foregoing preamble and of these
resolutions TO the President and the Secretary
OF State.
The resolution was unanimously
adopted