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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
/ FREE METHoDISTS.

Lariinore, N. D:, Sept. 80 The
eighth annual session Of the North Da-
kota conference Of the Free Methodist
Church convened at Larinore yester-
day at = p. m, Bishop B. R. Jones OF
Jackson, Mich, presiding The usual
routine Of business was taken up in the
appointment of the various committees
and the election of lay delegate on
the standing committees, John Vod-
den Of Gardner was the iaynlan elected
on this committee g here will be one
business sitting each day. Preaching
SERVICES every evening at7:3o in the
Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop
Jones preached last evening The con
ference will close Sunday evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
Chauncey DepeW Gets More Notoriety

New York, Sept as. The legislative
committee to investigate insurance
methods yesterday devoted its time to
| the matter Of syndicate transactions Of
1.-THE Equitable Life Assurance Society.
Henry r. Winthrop, assistant secre-
|tary and financial manager Of the So
|ciety, wa sagain on the witness stand,
and many Of his statements were ac-
|conipanied BY typewriter documents
giving the various transactions IN de-
|tail. II was brought out that iii one
|of these syndicates Senator Depew was
4 participant to the extent of 100000
land the senator was requested 10 ap-
|pear before the committee.
Mr.. Winthrop was unable 10 find
where record of the profits from 4
|nnnber of the syndicate transactions
was made. and expert accountants now
at work on the books Of the society
are expected ITO unearth these later.
The witness detailed number 81
loans 10 the Equitable Trust and Mer-
|cantiie Trust Co S, as well as the shar-
ing d ftfese companies III syndicate
transactions with the society.
Late iii the day Henry Greaves, who
was a. clerk for George III. Squire, for
ilferly 4 member of The finance commit
1tee, was called to supply some infor-
n1atioii regarding the (Seorge H. Squire
trustee count and from him + WAS
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
AGAINST THE DYNASTY.

Pekin, Sept 28 Nothing has trans
pired yet regarding the motive sof last
Sunday IS outrage. Prominent Chinese
belieVe it was the direct outcome oil
the anti American boycott movement,
the more violent Of the agitators re-
senting the restraining measures oi
the government, The generally accept
ed view Of the affair is that it was di-
rected, against the dynasty 4
. The thrower of the bomb has not SO
far been identified but he is known I'd
belong to the better classes.
.5 Viceroy Yuan Shat Kai of the Chi II
province is taking energetic steps to
capture the conspirators. 1sss
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
TEMPERANCE WOMEN.

Scranton, Pa, Sept. a8 The work
|ers Of the w G. T. u. in this dis
|trict are celebrating the anniversary
LOT the birth Of Frances Willard today
by holding their annual convention at
the Elm Park Methodist Church. DR..
Martha M DeGraw called the con-
yention to order and delivered her an
|ntial address. Other addresses were
delivered by Miss Frances Raub, Mrs.
G. A Van Wormer, the Rev. George
G. Peck, Miss Clara Creesy, Mrs.
William Swallow, Mrs. p. Taft
Tuttle, Mrs II. Nv. Palmer of Wilkes
Barre, Mrs. Il Barney and others.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
FIFTIETH ANNUAL.

Z Palmyra, VI, Sept. IS. The
Efiftieth annual exhibition under the
auspices of the Palmyra Union Agri-
cultural Society was opened here today.
This being the golden anniversary Of
the first exhibition, special efforts
have been made to make the exhibition
more attractive and interesting than
usually The list Of premiums and Of
prizes has been materially increased
and the number of entries is larger
than ever before III the history Of the
organization.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
FoRMAN NOTES.

Forman, N. D., Sept 28-Owen. Steph-
ems, blindpigger at Geneseo, was taken
into custody BY Sheriff Jacknlan. He
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the
county jail for ninety days and to pay
a fine of $Ioo. .,',.E .-..
Forman's new history, the Dakotah
Hotel, is now open.
Willis w. Bradley, United States naval
cadet, returns today to the Annapolis
Academy.
The quarantine on the schools for
diphtheria has been raised. Nicholas
Smith of this place was the only patient.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
DYNAMITE
EXPLODED
DANGEROUS OBSTRUCTION
IN CANAL REM0s
Ninety Tons Of Dynamite ID the Hull
of sunken ship Was Exploded By
Electric Batteries The Canal Was
Not Damaged.

Port Said, Sept 2S The wreck Of THE
British steamer Chatham with cargo
Of ninety tons of dynamite was blown
up this morning BY mines distributed in
side her hull fired by an electric current
from Rasilech. FIVE miles away No SER
ious damage was done TO the Suez Canal
and the authorities believe the passage
will be cleared of debris in four days.
The explosion was tremendo dous. The
enormous displacement ofwater was Wis
ibie from Rasilecf. vi
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
NEGROES ON STATEHOOD.

Okmulgee, j, T., Sept. a8.-The
Negro Suffrage League OF Indian Ter
ritory met here today for the purpose
.of considering the statehood question
and to give the colored voters of the
territory an opportunity to express
themselves. on the subject The at
tendance is very large and the senti-
rlent in favor of statehood very enthus-
iastic.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
MOUNTAIN
SPLIT IN TWO
NATURE BECAME MORE
STRENUOUS IN ITALY
Earthquake Shocks Caused Mountain
to Split and Inhabitants OF q Town
Have Fled for Fear They VIII Be
Buried Alive.

New York, Sept. ga Rome dis
patch to The Herald says a mountain
near Ajello, called Petra Calondia, 900
metres high, split in two yesterday owing
to the shocks Of the earthquake and
threatened to bury the town. All the
inhabitants have fed. There was ter
rible cyclone at Sparnise. province OF
Caserti, Trees and telegraph poles were
uprooted and houses were damaged. Sew
eral were killed. "
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
AN ELECTION
JUDGE HELD
MICHAEL RYAN DID
A LOT OF VOTING
He Cast Thirty-Six Marked Ballots
and Checked Off That Number Of
Registered Voters to Conceal His
Efforts to Control Results.

Cleveland, Sept. GA warrant was
issued today for the arrest Of Michael
Ryan, q republican Judge Of elections,
charging him with frannd in his official
capacity during the recent republican
primaries. II is claimed he checked
off thirty-six names Of registered cleo
tors to account for the same number of
marked ballots in the box in excess Of
the number actually cast. Y
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
GOV. JOHNSON AFTER .
UNIVERSITY FACULTY

ST, Paul, Sept. as.--Goyernor john
son today scored the faculty Of the
University Of Minnesota for permitting
fist fights on the campus Of the univer-
sity Tuesday alter the annual cane fnsh
in which alleged knockout blows were
struck and blood drawn. He said ii
was In Violation OF tfie state laws.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
MAYFLoWER DESCENDANTS.

Poland Springs, Me. Sept 28 The
Maine Society Of MayHower Bes-
cendants in the state 81 Maine will be
the guests of Hiram Kicker ard sons
at banquet at the Poland Springs
House tonight. The Kicker brothers
and sisters are all members of the 90
cietys and take great interest in it.
Several distinguished members of the
society from New York and Massa-
chusetts will be present and will adj
dress the banquet party 81
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28

HER PIER
STEAMER HIT A DOCK
... ....# IN A RUSH TODAY
Signals Were Misunderstood and the
Steamer Crashed Into the Pier With
Terrific Force Several Longshore-
men Injured, Five Taken to Hospital.

4 New York, Sept. 28 Through a mis-
understanding Of signals the steamer,
Grenade crashed into her pier at al
most full speed while trying to make
her dock today. The pier was almost
demolished. A number of longshore-
men were injured, FIVE so badly they
were taken to the hospital. e. .ss
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
THIRTY THOUSAND i'm
SEX CURITIES STOLEN

New York, Sept. IS, The theft Of
$3oooo worth Of securities from Wall
Street Office was announced today as
having oceurred yesterday The pay-
Inerit Of the securities was stopped and
detectives called to trace. them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
MAYOR ROSE SAID HE
DEfIED GRAND JURY

Milwaukee,, Sept. 28-Mayor Rose
today told what he said to the grand
jury yesterday and from his account he
practically read the riot act to the jury
and defied them to indict him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
DID
A GOOD JOB
HE POUNDED HEAD OFF
"A WOULD-BE ASSAULTER
Michigan Man Welded q Baseball Bat
for an Average Of l 900 Against the
Head Of q Brute, Who Attempted
TO Assault Girl. n !. e,

Detroit, Mich, Sept IS While pro-
tecting his I6-year-old daughter from
assault iii the yard Of her home today
William Harrington beat Charles Mar
tin, laborer, so severely with base
ball bat that he died in a hospital a few
hours later. VI
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT.

New York, Sept 28 The annual
golf tournament under the auspices Of
the Nassau Country Club began this
morning on the links Of the club. The
number of entries is large and includes
some Of the crack players Of this state
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
BLACK HAND
SUSPECTED
SON OF CONTRACTOR
HAS BEEN ABDUCTED
Six Year Old Brooklyn Boy Has Been
Missing All Week and His Father
Believes he Is Held by the Black
y Hand Society for Ransom. =

New York, Sept. 2S- Antonio Mar
earieina, the 6-year-old son of Frank
Mareaneina, a Brooklyn contractor,
has been missing since last Sunday and
his father believes he has been kidnap-
ed to secure ransom by BLACK Hand
methods. The police have been noti-
fed. ".@ -, .". IN t--s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
WITTE ARRIVED
In RUSSIA
THE FAMOUS DIPLOMAT
WAS WARMLY RECEIVED
Thea eal Large Crowd OF Officials
at the sud White Was Deeply
Affected S Hearty Welcome
Extended to Hlm.

ST. Petersburg, Sept Is. M. Witte ar
rived here this morning and was accord
ed 4 very hearty reception BY a large
crowd of officials and Others. In a brief
speech, replying to the. welcoming ad-
dress, Wifte showed clearly he was deep
ly touched BY the welcome with which
he was received. % 5s,s Il 81. :. !. 4. VI
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
THE AFFAIR |
W AS SETTLED
FRANCE AND GERMANY u.
REACH AIN AGREEMENT
The Moroccan Muss viii Not Cause
Trouble Between the Two Countries
and the Entire Matter Was Happily
Disposed or Today.

Paris, Sept. 28 Prerilier Rouvier and
Prince Won Radolin. the German am
at noon today signed the
Franco German accord concerning the
Moroccan affair, thus terminating the
difficult negotiations.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
CARSON HAD BOTH LEGS
CUT OFF BY al TRAIN

Medora, NJ D., Sept 28 "a man
named Carson, while attempting to get
on the brake beams Of a moving train
here, fell and had both legs cut Of.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-09-28
LEG BROKEN.

Breckenridge, MINI, Sept. IS. While
al work as a brakeman on a gravel train
Paul Rosseau Of this place had a leg
broken
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-09
POLICE COURT

There were two this morning.
Two who had drunk deep and often,
and as a consequence their names
adorn the municipal records. OF
course they didn't pay /; never in our
widest dreams do we expect this
bunch to donate to the city.
Some kind friend handed in a
couple of passes for the amateur
show last night. Quite a relief to
get away from the monotonous pro
cession Of jays once in while. We
never knew before that there were
so many pretty girls. or so many that
could sing in Clarksburg. Wonder
If they would sing like that after
they we're married ?-think so-well
we might takes chance.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-09
MARY EMERSON
HERE MONDAY NIGHT

In evil o. the wisp,e in which
Mary Emerson will be seen at the
Grand on Monday evening, Miss
Emerson has role which is very
well adapted to her personality and
attachments. EFWill o. the Wisp, .
like sEHis Majesty and the Maid" in
which Miss Emerson was seen for
two seasons, was written for her, and
the author has done his work we'll.
From her entrance in the first act
to the last act, she gives a perform
ance of the highest rank, a perform
ance that places her among the best
of our artistes. Alfred as a-gypsy
girl she makes her entrance follow
ed by mob of villagers, who accuse
her and her grandfather of theft.
Her denunciation of the mob is but
an indication of the stronger work
to come In the second and third act,
Her comedy. Of which There is much,
is very delightful. A hard con
scientious worker, always trying toE;
the best, Miss Emerson has done
much to win place in the affections
of the theatre goera.
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ROSABELE LESLIE
REPERTOIRE COMPANY

Among the plays which are to be
given by the Rosabele Leslie Co. at
the Grand next week are "Not Gull,
tv.'' eff Women Love-" "a Mill
Girls Honor" "The Great White
Diamond - ''The City of New York, :
<eWhite Caps GA Wife's Victory"
and ssThe Scouts Revenge" They
nre all of the strenuous type and,
said to atTord sufficient sensational
features to satisfy the most ardent
rdmirer of the nerve tingling drama.
Each play is supplied with an elab-
crate scenic equipment and present
ed upon most gorgeous scale
seNot Guilty viii be used as the
opening bill Tuesday evening,
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SHOP
MAY STAY
SAYS COUNCIL

The city council met in special
session Friday night with the mayor.
city clerk and CounciImen Kearns,
Anderson, Ernst, Cork, Hess, Gof
and Smith present.
The mayor read the call, which
stated that the object of the meet
ing was to take action eon a petition
by Mrs. Elizabeth Latstetter, Mrs.
SaIlie G. Lang and Miss Anna and
NJ Irwin, praying that the council
revoke permit granted to II. o.
Crummit December for the erec-
ton of a frame building to be cover
ed with sheet iron on Mrs. Mary
Huch's lot between Traders alley and
West Pike street and in the rear of
her property on West Pike street,
the petitioners hing abutting prop
erty owners, and claiming the per
NIT was granted in violation of nm
ordinance now in full force and eff
feet, which provided that buildings
to be erected in that section of the
city should be ten feet back from
the alley and built of brick, stone
or terra Gotta. with fireproof wall
nine inches thick and six feet above
the roof, and further asking the
council to prohibit the erection OF
such building until it conforms to
the ordinance. The petitioners also
averred that insurance rates would
be raised, if the building were erect
cd rs intended and that it was not to
be used as a shop rs asked for IN
the application, but for printing
establishment.
These four ladies were referred
to as the gang by the News in AZ:
article announcing that the council
would meet for the purpose of con-
sidering such petition, but they are
highly respected and such uncalled.
for and uniustifiable attacks so con-
temptiblv made by the News upon
them will not lower them in the es-
timation of the public, nor did the.
attack influence the council in its
action.
After the petition and ordinance
had been read and the permit con
sidered, Councilman Kearns moved
that the petition be hid on the
table and received, second by Mr.
Ernst.
Counsel for either side then dis
cussed the matter and the question
was put. Councilmen Kearns and
Ernst voted in the Affirmative and
Councilman Hess in the negative
The mayor announcing that major
lily having voted for the motion de-
dared the petition tabled, and then
council was declared adjourned.
During the discussion it was
brought out that the building was
practically completed.
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NIT GHELL
NOT T0 Be
HON0RED
Bv Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Washington, d. O., Dec. 9-Vice
President Fairbanks announced to-
day it was his understanding friends
of the late Senator Mitchell, of Ore
gon, would not request committee
Of Senator's to be appointed to att
tend the funeral services, therefore,
he would not name one
1t has not been determined what
course will be taken by the Senate
when it eonvenes on Monday, but Is
assumed an announcement of SEN
ator MitchelHs death will be made
by Senator Fulton, and that he will
not ask for the adoption of reso-
lutions of respect.
This viii be the first instance in
the history of the Senate, where the
customary ceremony in honor TO the
memory of deceased member has
not been held.
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CONCERT AT WALDO

The following concert will be rem
dered ut the Waldo Sunday evening
from $50 until p. M, by Wells
orchestra. under the direction of
Prof. Emil Walters:
March-''The Typewriter Girl.
Nelson
'SThc Song I Heard One Sunday
Morn ............ Jergensen
Overture-sLight Cavalry. .suppe
Waltz-"Golden Sunset .... (. Hall
Characteristic-"The Corncrack-
er Dance" ......... Meachan
Selcction-s'Martha' -. Flotow
Serenode-S'N Moonlight (by re-
quest) .......,... -.'.. MoFet
NTedlcy-EeWhat the Brass Band
Played .......... Morse
March-'"Ta mmany" ~. Edwards
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CHILD BORN
TO DYING WOMAN

Martinsburg, W. Va, Dec. a
Norfolk and Western passenger
train struck Mrs. Robert Brady, at
Charles Town this week and the
woman was fatally injured The
engine passed over her, seyering botlt
her legs. The woman walked from
the waiting room, where she had
been sitting, directly in front Of the
engine. She was knocked down and
the wheels passed over both legs,
scvcring them from her body. The
woman's home is at Front Royal and
she was at the station to take the
train to Shenandoah junction.
After she was taken from under
the train she was left in charge Oh
the station agent at Charles Town
The only person at the station who
witnessed the unfortunate acelden'
was ex-Sheriff Bilmyer.
Some persons were Of the iUpres
sion That she walked in front Of tbf
train, while others think she was he
wildefed by the bright rays from tn
headlight on the approaching engln'
md that she did not realize wher'
she was walking. An hour after be
ing struck and while diving she CAV
birth to child, which is living ant
| healthy.
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SHOT HIMSELF
while HgNT!NG

E. o. Day, an employe of the
South Penn Oil Company, was ac-
cidentally shot at Wallace Friday
evening at o'clock He was put
hunting and in going through the
woods his shotgun caught on some
underbrush and was discharged, the
shot going in the back and coming
out at the-left side. He was taken
home by companions and Saturday
was taken to the North Wheeling
hospital. His injuries are serious,
bue he may get well.
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AIRED
BY ALL
JUSTICES

Charles Henderson was acquitted
the third time Saturday afternoon
of the charge of forgery.
Some time ago he sold horse to
Frank and Jennie Sheldon and
contract was entered into about the
payment of the price and other de-
tails of the sale The Sheldons were
to pay for the horse at a specified
time and in the meantime board was
not to be charged by them for the
horse. Later Henderson was noti-
fed that the SheIdons expected him
to@pay for the horses keep. This
was regarded breaking of the con-
tract and Henderson sued for $75 IN
Justice S. w. Gordon's court and
then Sheldon had Henderson arrest
ed on the charge of forging Mrs.
Sheldon =-snarae to a contract, but
Justice N. S. RILEY acquitted him
Shortly after FIAT Sheldon got an
other warrant from Justice Riley
and Henderson was again arrested.
The hearing was turned over to jus
flee James n. David, who also DIS
missed the second warrant Saturday
afternoon after hearing the evidence.
thus making the second time he was
acquitted on the forgery charge so
far as warrants were concerned:
Also in Justice S. w. Gordon, :
court a few days ago in the sult the
charge of forgery was made in thei
trial Of the $75 dollar suit, but Jus
tice Gordon gave judgment against
sheldon, thus making three times
in all Henderson has been acquitted
of forgery.
During the trial of the case before
Justice David two witnesses i'm
peached Sheldon and another said
his reputation for truth and veraclty
was bad.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-09
Going to Rich o~d

J. E. Cummins has resigned his
position at NusbauIn's clothing
store~dna will move to Redwood
next weew, where he will engage in
the mercantile business on an ex-
tnsive seal. Mr.. and Mrs Cum
minis are very estimable people and
many Clarksburgers regret their
contemplated departure from the
city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-09
GREAT STAR
COURSE ATTRACTION

The next number of the Y. NJ. G.
A Star Course is, indeed a great at
traction. The Whitney brothers
male quartet and reader was one OF
a hundred and twenty-five entertain
ments to get 100 per cent for their
performance, which shows that one
Of the greatest treats in the season
is in store for Clarksburg people at
the Harrison county court house on
tuesday night. The voices OF the
whitney brothers have all the same
quality and produce the most beoutI-
FIJI harmony. The ensemble work
approaches the ideal. 1t is a union
of nature, method and art. lndl.
yidualfy each singer is a sololst oil
rear merit. Mr.. Edwin Whitney.
contributes largely to the success OF
The program by his versatility as a
reader. Single tickets for the Whit
news only selling for rs and so cents
Season course tickets $1.o0 (imit-
eds Reserved seats for the season
or the night as desired. Tickets go
ON sale Monday morning at Traders
box Office, o 100 o'clock. Perform
ance Tuesday night, Dec. II, at s
o'clock.
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SUICIDES REMAINS
TAKEN 10 GOyINGT0k

T. n. Rose, undertaken, arrived
here from Covington, KY, Friday
night after the remains of Newton
Biemmer, the man who suicided IN
the Waldo annex Thursday night BY
hanging himself to a bedpost with a
small strap, and took them to Gov
ineton on No, 3 Saturday morning
The woman's picture found on hln
was that of: his sister, Mrs. Emma y
Whitehead
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-09
Sale CONTINUED

The Traders bank building was Of
fered at federal court sale Saturday
afternoon at / O'Clock, s. w. Cor
don being the crier, and the bidding
started at SIS, 800, the upset bid made
by.-J. f. Sands, which caused the
court to order a resale of the prop
erty. There were no other bids and
the sale was continued until one
O'Clock the afternoon on Dec. 80.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-09
Getting Data

R. r. WalIber, Of Wheeling, rep
resenting the Deutsche Zeitung, the
German paper at Wheeling, is in the
city-looking up data of the early his
tory of Clarksburg and matters CON
nected with the board of trade, the
object being to issue a special mum
Der of the paper, commemoratlng
the fiftieth anniversary of the estab-
lishment of board of trade in this
state.