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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
WHOLESALE
SLAUGHTER
"NigEt Riders" Killing
Tobacco Crop
DEPREDATIONS ARE ALARMING
TOBACCO OF INDEPENDENTS
ROLLED INTO THE RIVER AND
TRAINMEN WARNED NOT TO
HAUL "scAB" TOBACCO IN
KENTUCKY.

CIarksville Tenn. April H. The
destruction of tobacco plant beds by
might riders" in this district has
reached an alarming stage, and it Is
feared that unless the depredations
are speedily stopped there will be an
unusually light crop During the
past week number of plant beds
have been salted and plants killed. In
Trigg county, kentucky, the situation
is serious in the extreme. Fully a
score of plant beds have been destroy
ed. the tobacco rolled into the river
pand warnings posted in the places of
the independent planters. Train men
have even been threatened with vio-
lence if they haul the tobacco of the
growers not connected with the grow
ers' association.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17

ing house is said to be caused by the
defect Of st. Paul and of northwestern
railroads. The clearing house was es-
tablished late in January by Arthur
Hale, who was taken from high posi-
tion on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
and given charge of the movement.
Offices were secured in the Grand
Central station, and now more than
eighty people are employed there The
bureau is costing the railroads approx
mately $4,000 month, and some of
them assume TO say that it has not
returned 4 cents a month in value The
meeting is not expected to be a har-
monious one.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
QUAKE SHOCKS
FELT IN RUSSIA
AskAHAD SHAKEN FOR FIVE
SECONDS.
Severe Quiverina Of the Earth in Large
Commercial Center Of Trans Caspian
Territory at 1926 P. M. To-day
No Details.

AsIabad, Russian Trans Caspian
Territory, April IL A severe undu-
iatory earthquake occurred here ait
1926 D. m today and lasted five Sec
onds. Askabad is the capital of the
Russian Trans Caspian territory 1t
is situated on the Tfans- Caspian rail-
way, 200 miles south southeast OF Mix
haiIovsk, the seaward terminal. Since
the construction of the railroad. Asha-
bad has become an active commercial
center In 1897 Il had population of
about 10000 composed OF Pefsians.
Russians Armenian Curds and Jews,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
TO PROBE SLOT
MACHINE GRAFT
MANY FRISCO OFFICIALS ARE
IMPLICATED.
Grand Jury Adjourns ustiI Saturday
When New Line Of Investigation
VIII Be Taken up--ExPoliee Com
r,issioners In Net.

san Francisco, April 1.-THE grand
jury has adjourned to meet next sat
urday afternoon at o'clock. The line
OF Investigation now taken up bears
on the slot machine graft Of two years
ago. This Ii nearing an end and 1t
Is believed II may result in number
OF indictments against several city Of
feials. Among the witnesses are a
yof ex-police commissioners
and member Of the police board Of
1906.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
WHOLE FAMILY
we're POISONED
EATING CAN or AMERICAN PRE-.
SERVES.
Report From Canary Islands States
That Three Members Of Family Are
Dead and Two Are Dying at Las
PaInas.

Madrid, April 17.--Local newspapers
published a dispatch from Las Palmas.
Canary Islands. asserting that a whole
family there has been poisoned as the
result of eating American preserves.
Three of It's members. 1t is said, are
dead and two are dying.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
NoveIi Sails For Italy.

New York, April 17-After an en-
gagement that proved exceedingly sue
cessful, Ermete NoyelIi, the Italian
actor, sailed today for Genoa. His
original engagement of one week was
extended to two weeks, and then to
three weeks. He remained in New
York ali the week, his engagements
outside all being cancelled.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
RECLAMATION
INSTRUCTIONS
SECRETARY GARFIELD ISSUES
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS,
Advanced Reclamation Projects Arc to
be Given Preference by Government.
Further Expenditures For General
Investigations Discontinued.

Washington, d. c., April 1.-THE
secretary Of the interior. has issued the
following general instructions to the
director Of the reclamation service:
/. Concentrate on and give prefer
ence TO the works upon which con-
structlon is nearly completed and
where projects will soon be producing
revenue.
2. Discontinue further expenditures
for general investigations.
g.. Arrange wherever practicable for
the reduction or suspension of work
on projects which are so located that
favorable bids for construction have
not been secured
4. Recommend for restoration to
entry all lands now reserved under the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
Assaulted Man Dies.

Aberdeen, S. d., April 17.-John
Kane, railroad man. who, 1t Is al
legged, was shot a few weeks ago In
Williams general store at Marvin,
Grant county, by Lawrence Roach, a
farmer, is dead. For two days he
had been delirious and death ended
intense suffering.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
Grey Addresses peace conuress,

New York. April 17-Earl Grey,
governor general of Canada, will to-
night address the National Peace Con-
gress. Sir Robert Cranston, Lord
Provost of Edinburgh, and William I.
Stead will also speak, besides a num-
ber of other distinguished men. Pres
ident Diaz telegraphed that he is un-
able to attend
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
Young Man Convicted of
Murder
in BRAKEMAN CARR CASE
JURY IN DISTRICT COURT AT
DICKINSON TODAY RETURNED
VERDICT OF GUILTY - MILLER,
WHO IS 20 YEARS OLD, GETS A
LIGHT SENTENCE.

Dickinson, n. D., April 17.--After
weeks trial, the jury in the Brake
man Oscar Carr murder case today
returned verdict of guilty against
George Miller, who was arrested last
August with three others. Miller is
about 20 years old and claims to have
acted in self-defense. He received a
sentence of six years in the state pen
itentiary. He formerly resided ut st.
Louis.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
Il, Myself, Would Have Slain
White Says Evelyn's Mother


Pittsburg. April 17-( Copyright. 1907.
by The Pittsburg Leader Publishing
Coz IF Evelyn had told me what she
told the jury Ii would not have been
necessary for Thaw to kill White, Z
concluded Mrs. Holman, "for would
have killed him myself"
Pittsburg. Pa. April 1T.--Mrs. Eve
lyn Florence Holrnan, mother Of Mrs.
Evelyn Thaw, Yesterday issued sign-
ed statement, in part as follows:
1.-TWO days after the night when
Thaw shot White l received this tele-
gram.
"It Is most important for you to
say nothing. (signed) r.
II Immediately formed a resolution
that | would say nothing to any one
pending the outcome of the trial. This
lis the only communication that has
come to me from my daughter since
the murder. / would have kept silent
now Ii 1t were not for the attacks made
upon me BY Attorney Delnas in his
closing address.
II did not aid the prosecution IN its
preparation Of the case against Thaw.
The situation is rendered intolerable
by Delfnas assertions. Anything !
say In this statement can be proven. I
Mrs. Holman then proceeded to tell
how she was thrown upon her own re-
sources after the death of her first
husband. with Two small children to
care for She denies Delrnas' statement
that Evelyn was q household drudge
and describes her poverty before and
after moving to Philadelphia,
She said that only BY selling the fur-
nlture could she obtain money with
which to purchase food.
She tells how Evelyn secured eln-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
Wanted to See Them Run.

Fond du Lac, Wis, April 17.-Wil-
liam handkerchief has been arrested
on charge of arson. Chief of Police
Nolan claims that the boy has con-
fessed that he set fire to a number of
frame buildings to see the fire de.
partment run.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
NO CHOICE IN
LEGISLATURE
MANY FIGHT FoR sPooNER's
ToeA.
First 5aIISt Taken in Joint Session
This Afternoon Resulted in no Sc
lection--Prolonsed Contest Is Look
ed for Between Politicians.

Madison. wis. April 17.-ThS first
ballot taken in the joint session of the
Legislature, for a successor to Senator
Spooner. resulted in no choice.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
Citizen After Forty Years.

Racine, Wis, April 17-W William
Horlick, a millionaire manufacturer,
after living in the United States for
nearly forty years, has at last made
application for citizenship
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
Alabama shriners Meet.

Montgomery. Ala, April 1.-THE
annual meeting Of the Alabama shrin-
ers opened today with a large attend
ance. The entire state is fully repre-
sented, and some Of the most noted
sllriners in the United States are here
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
FaribauIt Has Lid.

Faribault MINI, April 1.-THE new
mayor Of this city has had the chief
Of police notify the saioonkeepers that,
the lid will be on tight and that the
closing law viii be strictly enforced.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
Baby Drown. in Pond.

Pierre, s. D.. April 17.-The S-year-
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
Johnson wandered from home and fell
into a small pond nearby. where he
was drowned.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
House Falls on Him.

Farlbault, Mimi. April 17-Bert.
Ellis was seriously injured while as
sisting in moving a house. He had
crawled under the house to fix roller
when it slipped and fell to the ground.
crushing him severely.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
SPAIN BADLY
SHAKEN TODAY
MUCH DAMAGE DONE BY EARTH :
QUAKE.
Severe Shocks Felt at Tortosa and ST.
Munois, But no Casualties Have
Been Observation-Disclosures Badly
Frightened by Shock.

Madrid, April l7.-severe earth
shocks were felt today at Tortosa and
st. Murcia. Much damage was done,
but no casualties are reported.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
Taft at cayey.

Cayey, Puerto Rico, April 17.-Secre-
tary Taft and party arrived here at
noon yesterday and were entertained
by Major Griffiths, the commanding
officer. Later the party left for Ponce.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
Baby Falls Into Lye.

Victor, Ia, April 1.-THE 3-year-
old daughter of John Rover was fa-
tally burned by falling into pan con-
tanning mixture Of hot water and
lye.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17
Will Visit Canada.

London, April 1.-THE Prince and
Princess of Wales, IL is reported. are
soon to make an extended tour OF
Canada.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1907-04-17

Continued on Page Six.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08

done there was very little hope at
any time that a permanent recovery
could be brought about. AS the last
hours approached he sank into a
comfortable sleep and passed away
peacefully and quietly.-Chief.
H. G. Durham joined a party Of
friends from outside the city the first
of the week and departed for New
Orleans.
The topics at the Congregation
al church next Sunday will be:
Morning, mountains and Seas;"'
evening First Steps in Religion"
e. H. Couse suffered a mild at.
tack OF pneumonia a few days ago.
He is still confined TO the house but
the attending physician reports that
he is getting along nicely.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08

Mrs. T. r. Graham came down from
Watertown Wednesday to spend a
few days visiting with her son Roy
and wife.
Mrs. Ed Coulson has been on the
sick list but is imoroving.
Frank Scott came up from De Smet
last Friday. He was obliged to re-
main over night owing to the storm.
Andrew Bjordahl is suffering with
quite a severe attack of rheumatism.
w. II. Schenck and Raine Jepson
were over to De Smet last Friday.
A. w. Stone returned home from
Clark last Wednesday morning.
The many friends of Mrs. A. j.
Hilton will be sorry to hear that she
has been taken to st. Lukes hospital
in st. Paul for medical aid.
A. Stone left for the Hills Monday
morning to look after his banking in
terests.
George Silver has so far recovered
from his illness so as to be around.
A crowd of young folks from the
grammar room enjoyed a sleigh ride
out to Mr.. Andrews school and took
in the spelling school there.
Miss Florence Annundson came UP
from Madison Thursday. She expects
to spend some time here.
Mrs. A. w. Stone entertained a
company of young ladies last Friday
in honor of Miss Maybelle Noyes and
Miss Mueller. A dainty lunch was
served and all spent a very pleasant
evening.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08

BANCROFT.

Frank Hoover is ON the sick list.
The State Bank of Bancroft held
its annual meeting at the bank Feb.
LIST.
On account of billiards trains on
the Great Northern have been aban-
doned for several days the first of
the month.
Rev. Sheldon, of Manchester,
preached memorial services for Floyd
Dill at the Presbyterian church Sun
day.
d. Crichton was over from Man
chester Sunday.
Ed Waerkerle attended the stock
sale at Mitchell last week.
w. M. Mason spent Tuesday at
Watertown.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08
WHY NOT VISIT CALIFORNIA

this winter' Low round trip rates
are now in effect from all points on
the North Western Line, and there
will be an especially low one way
rate during March and April for colo
nists' second class tickets.
Daily and personally conducted
tours offer many advantages to the
traveller, among which is the service
of Pullman Tourist sleeping ears to
San Francisco, Los Angeles or Port
land, for only 500.
For free copy of folders, with large
map of California, Oregon and Wash
ington and full information regard
ing rates and schedules apply to tick
ct agents Chicago & North Western
R'y. Goat
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08

Eppe and Memo Baumann are
taking a look at Oklahoma and visit
ing with their brothers George and
Henry. George left here recently
and purchased a farm in that section
We hope the boys living there will
succeed.
Memo Baumann sold 81 head OF
hogs last Friday which averaged over
200 pounds each. Not bad for .
South Dakota farmer.
Adam Poppen is visiting his uncle
r. FL. Doeden at Grover, this state
r. FL. Doeden, Of Grover, was a
Bancroft visitor recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hendricks
have returned from a four weeks visit
with relatives in Iowa.
Mr.. Brown, the old gentleman who
is staying with l.. Ellington, is sick
DR.. Haberman, from Bancroft, is at
tending him.
Ellis johnson is visiting around
Spirit Lake at present.
Miss Grace Meyer was visiting at
Poppcn's several dsys last week.
r. Hayenga bought the John Ma.
hony farm for a consideration Of $50
an acre.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PRO
BATE OF WILL.

State of South Dakota, County of Kings
bury.
In County Court.
In the matter of the estate of Richard X.
Paine, deceased.
The state of South Dakota sends greet
Ing to Elizabeth p. Paine, Richard A.
Paine, and Bessie Paine heirs at law and
next of kin of Richard h. Paine, deceased.
Pursuant to an order of said court made
on the 9Th day Of February, a. ID. 1907
notice is hereby given that Tuesday, the
26th day of February,..A. ID. 1907, at 10
O'Clock a. M. of said day, at the court room
of said court, at De Sn1et, in the county of
Kingsbury, state of South Dakota, have
been appointed as the time and place for
proving the will of said Richard X. Paine
deceased, and for hearing the said petit
ton for probate thereof and the issuance
of letters testamentary therein, when and
where any person interested may appear
and contest the same.
Dated at De Smet, South Dakota, the 9th
day of February, a. ID. 1907.
aar By the Court,
+. f. GREEN,
Attest: Judge of the County our
+. A. CARPENTER,
Clerk of the County Court.
Warren * Warren, Attorneys for Petition
eL, De Smet, =. ID
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08
PIANO TUNING.

+. G. Harms, who makes our city
regularly, will be here again on his
usual trip about Feb. 7th or Sth. Any
n wishing first class piano tuning
may leave their order with Nina
Sasse, music teacher.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08
REGISTERED oREEDING sTock

H~erefords-I have a number of Register
ed Hereford bulls and heifers for sale at
reasonable prices.
DurocJersey Swiue-Boars and sows
registered. This is one OF the best strains
in the state. Terms, cash or secured pa
per. G, A. SMITH EH 5-111-55, Z miles
norteast of De Smet, S. ID.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08
sf.oosrd stallion FOR sale.

The Standard bred stallion Deibeck'
we'll known In this county, is for sale Tor
cash or seured paper. Animal is one OF
the best sires in Kingsbury count In
quire of il.
4 miles northwest of Lake Preston.
% o.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08

We are effectively organized TO push
sales, and can promise, If your price Is
right and your terms favorable, to give
YOU good and satisfactory service.
Yours for business,
IRE ~. ". Foxfon Land Agency.
Office in CarrolIS Bank Building
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08
NOTICE.

Having decided to do a cash business
this year we would respectfully ask those
indebted to us to call and settle at once
HOLLISTER, The Druggist Erwin >. ID.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08
8 NAP
1enson,s chIcEen remedies.

I have a positive cure for Roup, CankeI
and Gapee. Price, 50c a quart. Sur
guaranteed or money refunded.
LESTER HANSON, De Smet, ). ID.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08

Il once knew a mar who could
speak seven languages"
What did he dol"
kept still most Of the time and
listened to his wife,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08
THE E WEATHER.

Below we publish the weather for
tho week ending Wednesday, Feb.
9th, 1907, as recorded by j. n.
Hall, weather observer for this
section:
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08
CORN WANTED

Will buy several hundred bushes of ear
corn for either immediate or future de-
livery. Call or phone Fred V. Kundert,
on Graham farm, De Sn1et, s. ID. 21-tf
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08

sTRAW6ERRfEs--Havea few choice
Bederwood strawberry plants for spring
delivery. They have been grown mere
for six years. rave never winter killed.
and never failed to produce. Will NIL or
GERS in turn at rs cents per hundred.
A. Geo. w. Latin.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08

Two gcldinRs, weight 1 .500pounds Zach
for sale for cash or secured paper. Inquire
at INDEPENDENT office. 21-tf
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08
9rood Sows FOR Sale

A number of brood sows, oil with pig
for sale. Fred ". Kundert, on Graham
farm, De Smet, S. ID. 2l-tt
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08
zEo roLLED BULL

Three-fourths grade Red Polled bull AT
the Scott Hotel barn. Service fee sl.oo.
u e. J. AARON
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-02-08
a WANTED

A man to take care of horses. STEADY
;ob IN right kind of man. J. II. Bouchie
De Sn1et S. D..
The independent., 1907-02-21
THE TALKING TREE.

An alumnus of st. Stephens college
said of the late Bishop George F. Sey-
mOur:
Bishop Seymour founded st. Steph-
ems, and we treasure here many ance-
dotes about his wardenship.
''The bishop was very found of trees.
and one day, walking with a young
lady, he pointed out to her some of the
fine trees in the neighborhood She
professed great interest and delight,
She cried.
:. How the noble aspect of beautiful
trees stirs up the keenest emotions of
the soul.' Then, patting great,
rough trunk, she went on, 'You su-
perb oak, what would you say to me
if you could talk?'
The bishop smiled.
Il believe / can be his interpreter,
he murmured. He would probably
say, i beg your pardon, miss, | am
beech. 49,
The independent., 1907-02-21
LIGHT DRAUGHT.

Senator Penrose was discussing
Philadelphia's need of a deeper chan
mel in the Delaware for ships.
You know" he said, how often
ships get stuck in the mud of the
Delaware nov. Actually to traverse
that difficult stream with impunity,
you need as light draught as they
require on the Cape May thorough
fares.
Amazed at the way we SKINNED
through creeks but an inch OF twodeep.
| said to a Cape May skipper one day:
suppose, captain, that YOU think
nothing of sailing across these mead
ows when there's been a heavy fall OF
dcw?'
Right you are. said the captain
though occasionally we have to send
man ahead with a watering can.
The independent., 1907-02-21
THE SILVER GRAssHoppER.

George Naux Jr, OF Philadelphia, has
been appointed a member of the board
OF Indian commissioners. Mr.. vaux
told reporter the other day an In
dian story
There was certain commissioner"
he said. "who treated the Indians with
rude scorn. one day chief enter
tanned this man In his tepee. telling
him over the tobacco many quaint
legends.
"one legend concerned q plague Of
grasshoppcrs, The chief told elo-
Quently how Erasshoppers ovesrnn the
land. eating the grain. and how the
medicine men averted a famine by Of
The independent., 1907-02-21
NOTICE OF PROBATE.

Estate No. 2217 of Annie w. SidweIl
Deceased, in County Court of Lancaster
County, Nebraska
The State of Nebraska, To all persons
interested in this estate, take notice that
a petition has been filed for probate of
the last will and testiment of said de-
ceased, and for appointment of James
r. Roberts as Executor thereof, which
has been set for hearing herein, on
March 18, 1867, at o'clock a. m
Dated February Is, 1897 z~ep
rs-sssgs FRANK r.. WATERS, 8g
County Judge.
By WALTER A. LEESE,
Clerk
The independent., 1907-02-21

anne of the last contributions to
~ Nebraska history of the late
Moses Sydenham of Kearney was
an account of his efforts to have the
national capital moved to Kearney.
Senator Norris Brown had been
hailed by a Chicago paper as
''the senator from the town of the
big joke. .">the removal project being
the joke Mr.. Sydenham wrote to the
Hub: TN the FIRST place Il was no
joke on Kearney, for there was not
house on the site of the city OF
Kearney when that proposition of
mine was agitated in my Central
Star, n paper published by me at old
Fort Kearney, a military post In the
Fort Kearney reservation, tract of
land ten miles square. through the
center OF which. near its northern
boundary, ran the Platte river. The
Burlington and Missouri river rail-
road enterprise and the location of
the city OF kearney in the year 1877
was but the outcome ot my agitation
OF The national capital removal ques-
tion. 'Centropolis" WAS never pu'
forth by me as "A name for the pro-
posed new capital. II Las been cre-
ntcd In some persons minds since
and undoubtedlt got mixed up with
the town ~ centoria. surveyed and
plotted by me on my nre-emption
claim, Just west of old kearney city.
or Adobe town. on the south side of
the Platte, when the ~. Joe n Dem
ver railroad had It's grade within a
few miles Of II, and | had arranged