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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-08-17
SHOCKS RECORDED.
Washington Noted Seismic Disturb
ance Last EVENING.

Washington, Aug, 17.-The weather
bureau today issued the following
earthquake bulletin:
"A very heavy distant earthquake
was recorded at the seismographs at
the weather bureau in Washington
yesterday afternoon, beginning at
7;05:22, seventy fifth meridian time.
Complete and perfect records were OBJ
tanned of both the north and the south
and the east and the west movement
of the earth
The earth tremors at Washington
were of comparatively slow and deiib-
crate motion, each complete move
ment covering from eighteen to forty
seconds of time The earthquake
lasted continuously for several hours
and finally ceased at about midnight.
The most violent shocks occurred at
7:42:26 p, III.
From press reports this Is evident
ly the record Of the great Gillian
of Aug. I6, and is the heav-
lest recorded in Washington since the
San Francisco earthquake
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CONDEMN LAND.
9. N. Takes Action on Certain Lands
Near Grapd Forks.


Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 17.-Next
Thursday is the date set in the district
court for the trial of the condemna
tton suit of the Great Northern Rail-
way Co. against Harry Richards. The
railroad company seeks TO secure title
to strip of land off Mr.. Richards
farm, across the tracks from the uni
Versity building. Mr.. Richards does
not want to part with the land re-
CURED by the company for double
track purposes, and the result was no
value could be decided upon, and the
condemnation proceedings followed.
The jury that will try this case was
called yesterday when Judge Fisk Sc
lected twenty-four names, the attor-
neys for both plsintiff and defendant
withdrawing three names, leaving
eighteen, from which the jury will be
drawn. The list of eighteen:
George Salisbury, Michael O'Con-
nor, A. G. Mather, William Flynn, C.
E. Rand, d. M. Holmes, w. r. Lasham,
e. Fl. Opsahl, a. Abrahamsen, II. N.
Wells, Max Rabinovich, William
Spriggs, John zerfass, John e. Nuss,
K, c. Hunter, Phil Gruemiller, Geo. III.
Wilder and Leslie Stinson.
Until this matter is disposed of the
Great Northern is not in position to
carry along many of the improvements
planned between the city and the
junction.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-08-17
NEGRO EQUALITY.
Meeting in West Virginia Of Negroes
of Many States.


Harper's Ferry. W. va, Aug. r.
At the meeting Of the Niagara Move
ment, In which negroes from many
states are seeking to promote negro
equality, reports were read by the sec
retaries OF the states of Illinois. Mary
land. New Jersey, New York. Massa-
chusetts, Pennsylvania and Minneso-
ia. The reports emphasized the or
ganized nature Of the movement
among the negroes OF thirty-two
states. They pointed out the activity
of the negroes in the northern states.
who opposed appropriations In aid Of
the jamestown exposition on the
ground that the state of Virginia had
disfranchised negro men and had es-
tabished the separate ear system.
and referred to the negro opposition
70 an amendment II the railroad rate.
bill which would have given sanction
to the separation Of the races In inter
state passenger traffic The reports
set out that the movement was or
ganized to give prominence to GER
tain definite principles. among which
II the abolition of ali distinctions bas-
ed on color.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-08-17
NOTED DAkoTAN.
Man Who Helped to Save Sheridan
Dead in Towner

Towner N. d. Aug. 17-Dr. Ethan
3. Payne, coroner Of McHenry county
for the past twelve years, died here
aged 62 years. DR.. Payne enlisted in
Co. r, Fourth New York cavalry, at
the age of II and served three years
and eleven months under General
Sheridan, won two congressional med
ais for bravery at the battle of Shen-
andoah, led his company to Winches-
ter at Sheridan's famous twenty -mile
ride and at the head of his company
rescued his general after his capture
by confederates. He came to Dakota
territory in 1885, and was the first
physician in McHenry county.
DIR. Payne was born In Litchfleld,
Conn, June 2s, 1874, and leaves a wife
and five children
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KILLED BY A TRAIN
ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT RE-
PORTED AT MINoT.
Young Man Scared at Seeing Train so
Near Fell in a Faint and Received
Fatal Injuries by Being Struck by
the Engine.

Minot, N. d. Aug. 17.--John G. Ge-
bus, aged % years and resident of
Neilsyille, Wis., met rather tragic
death at the 500 depot in this city.
The young man, who was on his way
to Portal to meet his brother, was
waiting for No. 105 which was several
hours late. He was standing near the
west end OF the platform when the
train whistled. Between him and the
train was a large amount of express
and baggage and consequently his
view of the approaching train was cut
off. Stepping from behind the pile OF
baggage to the edge Of the platform,
Gebus beheld the passenger train with
In few feet Of the platform and OF
himself. Overcome with fright at the
sight of the train SO near him, Ge-
bus fell into a faint and his body fell
in front of the moving train. His body
was dragged few rods before the
engineer could bring his engine to q
standstill, and when he was picked
up he was lying on his back. An ex-
animation Of his body revealed that
his right leg was entirely severed from
his body and his other leg was badly
mangled. Gebus was taken to tho
county hospital, where he suffered un-
told agony until a. m, when death
claimed another victim.
Gebus was conscious to the last and
shortly before he breathed his last
he informed those at his bedside of the
manner In which he met his death, He
also told of having a brother by the
name Of J. T.. Gebus at Portal and he
said he was on his way TO that city
where he intended to take up q claim.
He gave his age as 23 and said lie had
! wife living at Neilsvllle. He ap-
oarently realized that he could not
survive the accident, but bore up
oravely until the last
Immediately following the accident
he local authorities wired j. T. Ge-
BUS at Portal, and the victims bro
her reached this city before he died.
sebus reached Minot on wednesday
morning and stopped over In Minot
Or the day before proceeding TO Por-
aI
The remains were taken to McJan-
let's undertaking parlors where they
we're prepared FOR shipment. They
vill be taken to NeiIsvilIe, wis, where
nterment will occur The brother
+ the dead man win accompany the
lody 70 its final resting place.
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A BANK WENT BUMP
CHELSEA PEOPLE WERE GREAT.
LY SURPRISED.
Unfortunate Investments in Real Es-
tate and the Withdrawal of Deposits
Caused Trouble DepositOrs Stand
Show of Breaking Even.

Boston. Aug. 17.The business com
munity of Chelsea was surprised when
|it became known that the First Ma
tional bank Of that city, one of the
oldest financial institutions in this sec
tion Of the state, had been closed and
Bank Examiner Alfred Ever placed in
charge, The withdrawal Of large ac-
counts and heavy investments in real
estate caused embarrassment. 1t Is
expected all depositors viii eventually
get their money.
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Saratoga Captured
6. A. R. Encampment
FAMOUS NEW YORK PLACE WON
OUT.
New Officers of the G. A. r. Organ
ization-Todays Business Session
Did Not Dispose of the canteen Nor
the Monument Questions.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 17.-The
chances are growing less that the
Grand Army of the Republic will take
ANY action either on the question
.of the adjustment of the canteen from
the old soldiers homes or the propos-
led erection of a monument to Henry
Wirz
The committee on resolutions, which
was in session until a late hour last
night, did not prepare any statement
on either question.
When the encampment opened today
the first question called for consider
alton was the selection of a place for
the next encampment.
At yesterdays session the name Of
Saratoga was offered by the New York
delegation and met with great favor.
Today Cincinnati extended an invita-
ton and the veterans were strongly
urged to visit the Ohio city
In the convention of the ladies of the
grand army, the project TO purchase
the Mclean house at Appomattox,
where General Lee surrendered to
General Grant and present it to the
government as a peace memorial was
endorsed.
The encampment passed a resolu-
ton instructing its commander to
communicate with Gen S. d. Lee
commander of the Southern Veterans
association and express the hope that
the erection of the monument to Henry
Wirz, near Andersonvill prison, be not
Action on the canteen
question did not develop.
Saratoga N. Y. was selected by
decided majority over cincinnati n. !
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For His New Post.

Vancouver, b. c., Aug 17.-E. s..
Crawford, for the past few years agent
of the Union Steamship Co. In Boston,
sailed today on the turbine liner Ma
heno for Sydney Australia, to assume
the position of traffic manager for his
company at Wellington, New Zealand,
to which post he was recently appoint
oil
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NEGRO LYNcHED.
Governor Appealed to the Mob But
Was IGNORED.

Greenwood, S. G. Aug IT. Bob"
Davis, the negro who assaulted Miss
Jennie Brooks near here Monday. was
lynched here at o'clock last night.
Governor Hayward was present and
made a strong appeal to save the ne
gro, but the mob was determined and
shot the negro to~death.
Ninety Six, was positively identified
by Miss Brooks. He was carried about
100 yards from the Brooks home and
lynched, a negro woman firing the first
shot
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-08-17
MEYERS OPINION
LULL MAY CONTINUE AWHILE IN
RUSSIA.
The American Representative in Rus
sia Predicts That Things Will Move
Along More Smoothly for Some
Time While Trouble Makers Rest.

Berlin, Aug. 17.-American Ambas-
sador Meyer to Russia, who is going
to Kissengen today to take the cure,
says the general concensus of opinion
in St Petersburg is that the present
lull in the revolutionary movement will
continue for several months.
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THE MINNESOTA RAILWAY COM
MISSION ACTS.
All the Roads Are Summoned TO APP
pear and Show Cause Why the Rates
on Coal and Grain in Minnesota
Should Not BE Lessened.

ST. Paul, Aug. I'm response to a
letter sent to the state railway, and
warehouse commission by Governor
Johnson yesterday, the commission to-
day sent notices to all railroads oper-
ating in the state to show cause why
rates on coal and farm products should
not be reduced. Hearings will be be-
gun at once.
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. . Q Q Q . . . . . o o . Q 0 0 Z

| Minneapolis, Aug. 1.-THE above
ofhcers We're elected at the annual
| meeting of the Grand Army of the
| Republic. All other officers are STAFF
appointments and will be announced
later by the new commander chief
Ihe strongest opponents of Mr.
Brown for the honor of being COM
tnander-in- chief We're c.. c. Burton of
missouri and Capt p II. Conev of
Kansas. Both of these withdrew when
y was seen that the election of Mr..
Brown was a certainty. The friends
OF the newly elected commanders
ehlet declared last night that there
was no possibility of beating their man
Tor the position, inasmuch as he had
received the promise Of support from
the four strongest delegations at the
convention, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvan-
"a and New York The followers Of
Bprton and Coney, however, refused
to accept the situation as outlined by
the Brown adherents but when the
convention today came to elect the
commander -in-chief, it was seen that
the election of Brown could not he
prevented, and so both men declined
the nomination and asked their friends
% vote for Brown, who was chosen by
acclamation. Several candidates were
nominated for senior and junior vice
commanders, but at the last instant
al Withdrew in favor of Armstrong
Tor the senior position, and Fenton
Tor the junior place, and both men
were chosen unanimously.
Archbishop Ireland had no rivals for
the position Of chaplain ln-chief. Aft
er the elections, the place Of holding |
the next encampment was taken up. |
and the New York delegation present |
ed Saratoga An adjournment was /
taken before vote was reached and /
other cities that desire the encanlp-
ment will have an opportunity to pre- |
sent their claims tomorrow morning. /
The sentiment II strong, however, In
favor Of Saratoga.
Il Is expected that the debate on
the Wirz proposition will also come /
up early In tomorrow's session The
present probability is that some AMI
mated discussion win follow the in Il
PRODUCTION Of any resolution on the Il
matter Despite the fact that Conn
nander- in Chief Tanner SO strongly L
urged in his message that b protest
oe made against tile erection of q
70 the memory of Wirx. II
here Is q pronounced feeling among
ne delegates that the matter III not
me Of which the Grand Army at this
inae should take officiaI notice.
The new conanander -in-chief of the
irand Army, ri B Brown, was born
n 1845 and has always lived In Ohio. II
1e enlisted In the Fifteenth Ohio in
antry al the axe of 16 years and Ii
erved in the Fourteenth army corps Il
(Continued on page SKI Il
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oDELL's ULTIMATUM.
He Serves Notice on Roosevelt That
Huqhes Must Be Named.

New York, Aug In. The friends Of
State Chairman b. b. Oden, Of the
republican state committee have sent
notice to the friends of President
Roosevelt that they are In favor OF the
nomination of Chas e. Hughes for
governor on the republican ticket. The
Post also says that Mr. Odelps friends
will consent to his retirement as state
chairman provided that his successor
is not an anti Odell man.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-08-17
sULTRY AT GLENuLLIN.
Hundred and One in Shade at Glen
uIIin Today,

Glenuilin, N. D., Aug. lit was 101
IN the shade at 1880 this afternoon,
the fourth day of similar conditions.
The wheat is ripe and no damage was
done, in fact half the wheat crop is
cut and the best ever harvested. The
ears are full to the tips with Kernels
like peas. The excessive heat is only
likely to injure late fax unless there
is immediate moderation. Corn has
made great advances to maturity and
the yield is estimated at forty to fifty
five bushels Oats are remarkably
good and the general average is sew
enty-tiye bushels.
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southampton Folk.

association of the Sons and Daughters
of Southampton is holding it's annual
reunion here today. The attendance
is large and many former Southamp-
ton people are here to take part in
the affair.
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CLASH WITH SOLDIERS.
Workmen and Soldiers Killed in
Quarrel at koIpino.

st Petersburg, Aug. IA serious
a1tray occurred today in the suburbs
OF kolpino between the workmen of
the government arms factory and sol
diers arising from a quarrel between
the patrol of six soldiers and a dozen
Workmen. There were several on each
side badly hurt.
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she Was Nutty.

Washington. Aug. 17.-Mrs, Ida May
Morse, a St Louis actress, who came
here for the alleged purpose of getting
President Roosevelt to surrender to
her the $4,000 voted to him by con-
gress to pay his travelling expenses,
was given into the custody of relatives
who promised to care for her in St.
Louis.
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yERkEs' ESTATE CAUGHT.

Must Pay Back Taxes on Two Millions
Previously Unassessed.
Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE board of re-
view has added more than $7.00O,OOO in
the personal property assessments of
thirty three estates judged to have
been undervalued by the county asses
sors. More estates will be heard and
further large increases are expected
Charles Il. Yerxes' name was placed
high In the list of deceased Chicagoans
who failed to pay taxes during life on
the value Of their personal property.
A back assessment of $2,000,000 for
1905 was placed against his estate.
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Terrible shook.

Buenos Ayres, Aug. 17.-At $3.50
O'Clock last night there was terrible
earthquake in the Cordillera DE Los
Andes, which lasted five seconds. In
consequence Of the shock, all commun-
lcation between Chile and Argentine
Republic is completely interrupted.
Many persons are reported killed and
injured,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-08-17
HORSE THIEF TAKEN.
He Had Stolen Horses That Had Been
Seized by Customs Officials.

Seized BY Customs Officials.
Minot, N d.. Aug. 17-W William Lib
by 2 farmer living seven miles north
OF Palermo, was arrested BY United
States Marshal Shea charged with
stealing ten horses from the United
States custom collector at Westhope.
which the collector had seized while
being smuggled across the line The
horses We're stolen Julys2 and since
that time the officers have been work I
ing on the case. Libby was arraigned
before United States Commissioner
Rlaisdell this afternoon and placed un-
der $1,000 bond to appear Aug. so for
hearing.
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SUICIDE FOLLOWS ARREST.
DissoIute North Dakota Farmer Kills
Self IN Face Of Prosecution.

Self IN Face Of Prosecution.
Lisbon, n ~, Aug. 17.--John Greg
or, a farmer about SO years Of age,
who resided near Mcleod committed
suicide here yesterday by shooting
himself through the head. on com
plaint Of his wife, he was arrested yes
terday for assauiting and threatening
to kill her while he was drunk, and
brought here. Upon being released
ON his own recognizance, he went to al
bank, cashed d certificate OF deposit
bought a revolver and deliberately
shot himself, He was extremely NOR
tified because OF his arrest and fear
full Of the punishment which might be.
meted OUT to him, and, It is presumed
on that account took his life He
leaves family Of seven children.
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CONSTABLE KILLED
He WANTED TO ATTEND j
DANCE.
oago Manager insisted on the Officer
Paying for Admission and Finally
Backed up His Position With Re-
volver.

Asbury Park, N. j., Aug 17.-Wil-
liam Fl. Rodgers, a constable who was
stationed at dance hall. was shot
and killed early today by Frank Mar
chesano. an italian, because Rodgers
insisted upon entering the hall with
out paying for admission The Italian
was arrested
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Did No Damage.

London, Aug. 17.The earthquake
shock, felt at Mendoza. Argentina, last
night did not result in any serious con-
sequences, according to a dispatch
from Buenos Ayres.
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Will CLOSE WELLS
OKLAHOMA PEOPLE ANTICIPATE
MISFORTUNE.
The Cut in the Price Of Oil by Roeke.
feIIer viii Make the Price Lower
Than it Can Be Profitsbly Produe-
ed.

Tulsa, ]. T., Aug. I7.--Robert Gal
breath, one Of the largest operators in
the territory was quoted yesterday as
saying that the 3-cent reduction in the
price Of oil, made by the Standard Oil
Co, viii have the effect of stopping
operations in that field and the clos
ing of all the wells now In operation.
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Graveyard scandalsn

Buffalo, N n, Aug. 17.-Fred O..
Murray, collector Of customs and for
merly deputy county treasurer, was
acquitted Of the charge Of grand lar
ceny IN connection with the grave
ward scandal by which the county was
mulcted out Of many thousands Of
dollars
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Ambush EaiIed.

Libay Aug. 1.-THE reyoIutionists
yesterday ambushed Baron Won Sch
roeder assistant district chief. They
fired at his carriage and wounded the
coaehman and soldier. The baron
was not touched
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Kelly May Die.

Balfour, N. D., Aug. 17.-Kelly, the
gambler, shot by Richard Kane, an
other gambler at Drake, in a quarrel
over 81, shows no Improvement, and
it is feared he will die.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-08-17
MRS. cRAIelE,s FUNERAL.
Well Known Writer'S Funeral Attend
ed by Many Dignitaries.

London, Aug. 1.-THE funeral SER
vices over the body Of Mrs. Craigie
(John Oliver Hobbes) at the Jesuit
church IN Farm street, were largely
attended. Ambassador Reid and Mrs.
Reid and many other Americans and
number Of English authors and writ
ers We're present. The interrnent was
at Kendall Green cemetery.
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NOT so SERIOUS.
Tho Wires Are Now Working Into the
chiIian City.

New York, Aug. 17.-The Central
and South American Telegraph Co. has
established its main Office in Val
pariaso and is working with that city
now. This would seem to show that
the conditions are not as serious as
at first reported.
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OFFICERS KILLED.
The Record Yesterday Was Not Quite
So Large as Before.

Warsaw Aug 17-During yesterday
throughout Poland eleven policemen
and one gendarme were killed and four
policemen were wounded.
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THE NEW OFFICERS,
Ohio Man Elected commander.i in i.
Chief Without Difficulty.

2 . Q Q q . Q Q Q 9 Q Q Q o o o o
@
" Commander in Chief r b. o
/" Brown, GAINESVILLE, O. @
+" Senior Vice Commander-Wn- o
g nam B. Armstrong, Indianapo- o
e lis.
f" Junior Vice Commander-E b. .
q Fenton, Detroit. O.
I" Chaplain-in-C Chief Archbishop o
q John Ireland, ST Paul. q
!" Surgeon General-W. H. john I.
!" son, Lincoln, Neb. O.
y o
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Saratoga, N. Y. was selected by
decided majority over Cincinnati as
the place for the 1907 encampment.
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Continued on Page SIX
, 1906-10-24
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