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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-10-19
BRYAN TO WORKINGnEN

East ST. Louis, Ill. Oct. 19.-Wil-
liam J. Bryan began his speechmak-
ing In Illinois with a talk to a large
crowd Of workingmen at the relay
depot here today. The democratic
candidate discussed the issues OF the
campaign generally out he paid par
ticular attention to their party plat
form on the subject Of court in3unctions
and also emphasized the action Of the
campaign managers In making contri
buttons to the party's treasury public.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-10-19
Al LIVES LOST
IN FOREST FIRE
ABOUT 800 SETTLERS IN MicHI-
GAN HOMELESS.
MIcHIeAN's DISASTER.

Total dead, Al; injured, from 100.
to 800; total damage. $1,000,00O.
Towns destroyed--Metz, Cathro,
Bolton and Brimley.
Towns in peril Millersburg, La
rogue, Posen. Pulaski. Koss, Le-
Grande, Long Lake. Rogers. City,
Onaway. Osqueoc, AlIis, Baltic.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-10-19
PUT HOSE ON STUDENTS

Bloomington, Ind, Oct. Is.-Five
hundred students OF the University
OF Indiana. started riot last night in
Harris theatre. They broke plate
glass window and injured two polIcs-
men by throwing rocks at them.
The fire department helped the po-
lice to dispense the crowd by turn
ing q hose on the students.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-10-19
TEDDY Tells
HOW He MADE
TAFT RACE

New York, Oct. 19.-What is con-
strued to be one of the most skiIlful
moxes yet made by the republican ma
tlonal campaign managers took form
today In the publication of two let
ters, one from President Roosevelt to
Secretary Taft. dated March Is. 1906.
and the other reply, dated July 30,
1905, and bearing on the subject of
Taft becoming a presidential candf-
date.
The letters, which were taken from
advance proof sheets of Hampton's
Broadway magazine, and are said to be
authorized, apparently show that far
from seeking the Office, Judge Taft
only consented to make the race for
the presidency from sense of duty,
and that by his decision to become a
candidate he sacrificed his most in
tense desire--to sit on the supreme
bench.
What Teddy Wrote.
Roosevelt's letter read in part:
Dear VIII; Judging from one phrase
or your letter, think IL have been in
error as to your feeling You say that
IL is your decided preference, to con-
tinue your present work. This had
not understood. On the contrary, I
gathered that what you really wanted
70 do was to go on the bench and
that my urging was in the line of your
indication, but in manner in which
you were In doubt as to your duty
My dear Will, it is pre- eninently a
matter in which no other man can take
the responsibility of deciding for you
what Is right and best for you to do.
Nobody could decide for me whether
should go to the war or stay as as
sistant secretary of the navy. Nobodv
could decide for me whether l should
accept the vice presidency, or try TO
continue as governor. In each case II
is the man himself who is to lead his
life after having decided one way or
the other. No one can lead that life
for him; and neither he nor anyone
else can afford to have anyone else
make a decision for him; because the
vital factor in the decision must be the
equation of man himself.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-10-19
ROOSEVELT Will
EDIT OUTLOOK
PRESIDENT HAS SIGNED CON-
TRACT TO WRITE ON Po-
LITIcAL AND EcoNoM-
10 QUESTIONS.

New York. Oct. 1s. President
Roosevelt has signed a contract with
The Outlook to at as an associate
editor after his retirement from the
presidency In March next. This Is
made, subject to the existing con-
tract to write the story OF his African
travels for sharIes Scribner's Sons.
His work IN connection with The Out
look is to cover political and economic
topics
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-10-19

Washington, Oct. 19.-'T expect Ia
be elected to the presidency" said
Judge Taft, standing in the east room
of the White House Iast evening fac
ing thirty or forty newspapermen who
had congregated to meet him after he
had spent the day as President Roose.
velt's guest. The. answer was in re-
sponse to a question after brief dis
Continued on Page Nine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-10-19
Doctors Use Hypnotism in Cure
Of Drunkards and Drug Fiends

with others whose minds rather
ment being aided
IN the first clinic for therapeutics established
medical
Hypnosm Is used in instances and the
physicians
cations secret the report is
.s.s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-10-19
SNOW TO END CHOLERA.

First Fall Of the Winter at ST. Peters
burg Brings Joy.
st. Petersburg, oct. 10. - The first
snow Of the season fell In this city to-
day, and 1t is thought that week or
ten days more will see the end of the
cholera epidemic for this year. Fifty
two cases and twenty one deaths have
occurred during the last twenty four
hours.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-10-19

spect by his associates, and up to two
years ago, when he was ordered to the
Philippines, he had been an affection
ate and loving husband. True 1t is, ac-
cording to statements OF Mrs. Tuck
er, that he INDUCED too freely in drink,
but there had been no lack of appre-
citation Of his honor up to the time he
met Mrs. Platt in the Philippines. Mrs.
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Continued on Page Eight.
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Continued on Page Nine.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
FRIENDS
HIT OPPOSITION
District Chairman Refuses
to Ratify Edwards
Call.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Feb. 22.-On the
surmise thai caleb Powers viii be par
doned of Tie charge of completely in
the assassination OF Senator William
Goebel. eight years ago, his friends are
already taking action 10 help secure his
election to Congress from the Eleventh
district. That district IS now represented
at Washington by Don c. Edwards.
Friends Of the latter have called meet
ing Of the district committee at Cor
bin for March "A, 20 take steps toward
Edwards Succeeding himself.
District Chairman W. w. Byriey, Of
Barbours vile, a strong friend OF Pow
ers. and one of the most influential Re
pubIcans i'm the mountains, refused 10
ratifv tile call. claiming it was issued
without his authority. ii viii take ten
Of the nineteen committeeman TO call
Il couvt n:l-u to nOmiuata q candidate
for Congress The committeeman are
said 10 be about evenly divided between
Edwards and towers.
Chairman Byrley. Immediately after
Powers recezt srial. announced here
that if Powers we're freed by pardon
or jury he would he elected 10 Con-
gress from h1s district
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
Kansas Man Bushes!
Campbell Tells How
Kids" Hit Dignity

Representative Philip P. Campbell Of
Kansas blushingly arose on the floor OF
the House yesterday afternoon and told
a sad story OF how lie had been har-
rowed. hectored. and harassed by little
children
Il was in connection with the bill
brought Up by the Committee on Ac-
counts for the employment OF twenty
one policemen, two lieutenants. and one
captain for the protection or the new
Heuse Office building. Some objection
was made TO the large number Of police
-men recommended and Mr.. Currier
calico on SIR. Campbell 10 tell his story
IN support Of the proposition that TWEEN
ty-one policemen were needed.
Mr. Campbell arose. blushed. and said
Last Sunday afternoon I was IN my
office working and / left the door open.
A group OF children went past my door
on roller skates. skated into the room.
skated around the table. and asked me
whether / was a private secretary 70 a
Senator or a Representative ] do not
think that members of the House should
be subjected 10 such treatment"
His speech was greeted with loud APP
plause and he blushed again and TOOK
his seat.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
PATRIGK'S SODALITY
HAS PLEASANT EVENING

Miss Edna Monroe entertained twenty"
four me.nbers of the Young Peoples So
daIity OF St Patrick's Church last FRI
day night at her home, $40 Eleventh
street northwest. A Conversation
game" was played. in which George
SHELTON won the first prize. Herbert
Wright was awarded the consolation
The Rev James A. Smyth, assistant
pastor. of ST. Patricks, was one of the
guests,
Members of the Sodality present we're
Miss Moran Miss Hancock, Miss Han
nan, Miss Schaffer. Miss Miller, Miss
Gaskins, Miss Clark, Miss Sullivan. Miss
Osborne. Miss Lucas, Miss Monroe, and
Messrs. lie Boene. Simonton, Deeds
shelton, Brodie. King, F'itzsibbonsi Sc
Iegne. LepIey, Parks, and Wright.
Among the other guests were Miss
Agnes V. Scannel. OF Worcester, Mass;
Miss Evelyn Adams, OF Philadelphia
James Adams. Of Philadelphia, and
William H. Leath. of Birmingham. Ala.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
NAVY TRACK BILL
OPPOSED BY ROAD
Measure Forcing Company
to Build Spur Hardship,
1t Is Claimed.

Complications have arisen over the
bin passed BY the Senate 4, require the
Philadelphia. Baltimore ard Washing
ton Railroad Company to maintain and
operate a track connection with the
Washington Navy Yard The railroad
company, which is a part Of the Penn
sylvanla system. is making strenuous
objection 10 the bin. The connection
proposed is from its present main line.
at some point to be approved by the
Commissioners Of the District Of Column
bia, between the bridge over the Ana
costa river at Pennsylvania avenue
southeast and the navy yard.
The track would run along the water
front and would Re less than a mile In
length.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
is objecting 20 the bin for the reason
that under Il it would be required TO
pay the cost Of the right OF way. The
contention Of the Pennsylvania is that
the business II does with the Washing
ton Navy Yard is not sufficient 10 JUS
tify IL in going 10 the expense of build
ing the proposed connection
Some days ago the Senate passed the
bill. but Senator Gallinger filed a mo
ton to reconsider. This leaves the pro-
posed measure hung up. Senator Cal
linger. OF the District Committee. favOrs
a more thorough inquiry into the mat
ter, and Monday morning a hearing viii
be given by that committee.
Under existing law the Pennsylvania
company has but a little while left IN
which 70 move certain Of its trackage
IA that part Of the city. the removal
OF which is a condition precedent TO the
payment 10 the Pennsylvania OF Sl.500-
600 by the Government for the con-
struction Of grade crossings and various
improvements required in connection
with erection OF the Union Station. The
removal Of these tracks will sever its
connection with the navy yard. on the
other hand. the Government is insistent
that the navy yard be not left isolated.
1 Senator Carter. who reported the bll
which passed the Senate from the Dis
! trict Committee, said yesterday that the
navy yard would not be cut of
Just what viii be done will oe fully
/ threshed out at the hearing tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
TRADITIONS of the Senate
TyapbIed BY Members;
Ne7C Ones Most Destructive

at length on currency the other day.
Senator Owen OF Oklahoma, new 70 his
seat win speak this week. Even Mr.
Bryan Of Florida. the kid" OF the Sen
ate, may Le led TO crate at any time.
All these things are painful 10 the
old-timers, but il is a Senate rule that
II a man insists on talking he cannot
be headed of. To prevent unlimited
discussion would make the Senate ike
even unto the House, and this would
be too much
Other traditions are in jeopardy. ac-
cording TO report. Lately there has even
been talk OF doing away with the pTac-
tice of reading Washington Farewell
Address On February 2, The practice
has not been abolished. but the audi
ences Of Senators on the occasion Of
the reading Of The address are not only
not large. but very weary looking and
sometimes sleepy
Drape Desks of Dead.
1t has long been the practice to drape
the desk of a member of the Senate who
has died. II Is possible this practice win
/ be abolished IL has not been as yet
and no steps have been taken toward
II. but some Senators do not like il. as
fl is gruesome and distracting TO those
that have 10 sit near the desk that
wears tho habiliments Of mourning. II
is suggested that some simple tribute
70 the departed, as a few flowers. would
be more appropriate testimonial
The Washington times., 1908-02-23

The lament goes up that Senate tradi-
tions are breaking down Time was
when "A Senate tradition was as un-
breakable as the Ten Commandments
or the laws Of the Modes and Persians.
not TO mention the ukases Of the Car
OF Russia, and the ultimatums Of
Speaker Cannon.
But in these latter days when the
spirit OF generation is dying out. there
is a marked disposition to trample on
the unwritten laws Of the upper mouse,
and take no account OF the hoariness
of antiquity that surrounds the most 81
them
Various reasons are ascribed for this
growing disposition TO ignore the au-
gust traditions Of the Senate.
Some Say Revolt
good many folks will say it is all
due to the uprising ef the plain people
against the highest legislative tribunal
these people being stirred up 20 revolt
b. the constant tendency OF the occu-
pant OF the White House TO step on the
toes Of legislative authority BE that
as il may the fact remains that the
Senate is growing just Ike other par
hamentary bodies at a rate that Is dls-
tressing 10 those who would conserve
the memories OF the past.
No man can tell what viii be the Out
come Of Il ali. 1t threatens ultimately
20 upset the rule Of the family IN the
Senate and give the young men OF mat
body something like run for their
money.
one OF the traditions that-has been SUI
fering Of late Is the ancient rule that
a newIy-eIected Senator should be seen
and not heard According to the un-
written law a Senator ought to SIT mute
~ in his seat d year before he makes
a speech. In this time ne is supposed
10 drink in enough wisdom and discre-
ton TO be able to comport himself with
something like Senatorial dignity when
ne arises 10 address his peers.
But this tradition Is not worth the
paper 20 write Il on any more Senator
Ia Toilette came along one day and
iabbed hard az IL. Then Senator Jen
Davis blew i'm from the Oz8rks and
landed on H. In keeping a vow he had
long before registered. he assailed the
octopi IN a broadsIde OF language that
has not vet ceased 10 echo and re-ech0.
Senator Johnston OF Alabama, brand
new as he is, had the temerity to talk
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
HOODOO SOON FOLLOWS
GIRL WHO HAS $I3

Thirteen dollars and a brass watch
proved a hOOdOO for Rosetta Lucas, a
f0urteen-year-old cclored girl. who was
last night locked up by police of the
Tenth precinct. The girl is charged
with having stolen the money and
watch from Rufus B6yne, who lived
il the same house with her family, at
5iS II street southwest.
The girl marched herself I'D town and
purchased a new hat with an orange
and red feather in il, a Scotch plaid
kpetticoat, and other garments that
might be styled lingerie had she paid
more than 121A cents apiece for them
! When she visited friends near Bright
wood a policeman recognized her from
Ia description furnished by. Policeman
! Shelby and it was all up with Rosetta.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
HOUSE IS STIRRED
BY LILLEY CHARGES
Accusations Regarding Sub
marine Boat Discussed
With Cannon.
Sherman and Griggs Not
Accused, Says Connec-
tiCut Man.

In the House of Representatives yes
terday there was an undercurrent OF
excitement due 10 the charges and
counter-charges which have been rife
since the introduction by Representa-
tive LiIley OF Connecticut of a resolu-
ton calling for an investigation Of the
methods of the Electric Boat Company
OF New Jersey
Mr.. Lmey had a conference with
Speaker Cannon with a view to having
his resolution favorabIy reported from
the Committee on Rules Al an early
date The Speaker made no definite
promise, but asked Mr. Lilley TO submit
mis- charges in writing.
Many OF the members Of the Commit
tee on Naval Affairs are indignant be-
cause of the intimation that they have
been Influenced in legislating in favor
OF the Electric Beat Company, Several
heated discussions took place on the
rioor Of the House, and in the cloak
rooms yesterday,
"a Mendaci6us Liar"
Mr.. Sherman of New York. chairman
Of the Republican Congressional cam
paign committee, was a visitor at the
White House yesterday. When asked
if he had anything TO say in reply to
statements attributed TO Mr.. Lilley, 10
the erect that the submarine company
had contributed TO his campaign fund,
Mr.. Sherman said.
I DO not believe Mr.. Lilley made
that statement. If he did he is men
dacious liar"
When Mr.. IAlley was shown the state
ment In which ne was quoted as saying
chat Mr.. Sherman received campaign
contributions from the submarine com
pany. and also Mr.. Sherman's remarks
in reference thereto. he made the fol-
lowing statement;
Il have never made any assertion
that the Holland Boat Company had
subscribed to Mr.. Sherman's campaign
expenses. What 1 did say was that
rumors were afioat that the Holland
Companv has subscribed TO individual
and marty campaign funds When the
investigating committee is appointed
the facts win come out
Denies Accusing Chairmen.
In the presence Of Chairman GTiggs
of the Democratic Congressional cam
paIgn committee. and Chairman Sher'
man, OF the Republican committee, MT
IHlsv denied that he had made charges
against them, and in their presence
also he accused a newspaper correspon-
dent of having "mauciously lied.
suffice it 70 say said MI. GrlgsS
at the close OF the discussion, 'tnal
either the person who wrote the chaI g
or said IL Is a common uar-
II is generally admitted among th'
House mem bers that the present condl
tion OF affairs in connection Win lll'
naval appropriation is verging danger
ously close to q scandal.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
STANDARD OIL PROBE
TO CONTINUE TOMORROW

The Government inquisition into the
ramifications of the Standard oil Com
pany as regards rebates. viii be re-
sumed here tomorrow. II is expected
that the Introduction Of the Bureau Of
Corporations records viii be completed
within the week.
Testimony may be taken in Ohio next
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
C00LIDGE'S NOMINATION
GETS FAVORABLE REPORT

At a meeting OF the Senate Finance
Committee yesterday morning it was de-
cided 10 make favorable report on the
nomination Of l. A. Coolidge to succeed
j. II. Edwards as Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury.
Senators Crane and Lodge. to whose
state Mr.. Coolidge is accredited, re-
questeG confirmation and no opposition
arose to a favorable report.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
Dignity of Senate
Jared by Printer

l. Acting Public Printer Brian max
ing fun Of the hot air that IS expended
daily IN the debates of the House and
Senator
A fe2 days ago a bin was introduced
in the House 20 provide "a standard OF
measure for a cord OF wood. d" When IL
was printed and sent back 20 the House.
il read To provide "a standard OF meas
ure for cord OF va rds."
Members OF the House are inclined
to believe that Mr.. Brian perpetrated
this Joke entirely Dy accident.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
TO FORCE DOLLIVER BILL
ON SENATE THIS WEEK

Senator Burkett Of Nebraska in
cnarge Of the Deliver school bill, said
yesterday that he hoped TO bring the
Mn uD in the senate this week and get
II passed -, j.
Two attempts have been made already
m get the Senate to consider the Dill,
and each time objection has been forth
coming Senator KeaE objected on one
occasion and Senator Nelson on an
other.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
A CURIOUS "FARM.n

One OF the most curious farms in
the country is conducted by Miss abby
Lathrop, Of CRANKY, Miss She has a
little place up among the hills. where
she raises mice, weasels, ferrets, rab-
bits. guinea pigs, and water rats. She
has in her charge, all told about 20O0
animals. and her enterprise has been a
success She has a good market for
rabbits and guinea pigs at medical col
leges. where they are wanted for vivi-
section purposes In one week she sold
as many as 525 rats.-Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
RADIUM THERAPEUTIC BATHS.

The Australian Minister of Agriculture
has decided TO create a radium bathing
institution at Joachimsthal In order to
utilize radium water for therapeutic pur-
roses. Proposals have already been
made TO the government by the Karls-
bad municipality and. says a contem-
porary. by an English syndicate for the
organization Of radium baths, but the
Minister OF Agriculture has determined
10 retain control OF the undertaking.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
What Congress Did
IN THE HOUSE.

IN THE HOUSE.
The House passed the street railway
bill providing universal transfers,
trackage to the Union Station, and a
cross-town line
Members from the North and South had
a lively tilt on the race question,
brought up by an amendment TO have
Jim CROW" cars in Washington.
The House passed the bill for policing
the new House Office building.
II. THE SENATE.
The Senate heard George Washington 5
farewell address read.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL BILL

Representative c. r. Davis OF MInne-
sofa, announced last night that Presi-
dent Roosevelt had unqualihedly in
dCIsed his bill for the establishment
OF industrial school buildings through
out the country.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
Amendment Defeated.

Mr.. HepbuTn's amendment. however,
was Overwhelmingly defe2 Ted, many of
the Republicans voting with the Demo-
Gratis against the amendment. The en-
tire bill as amended was then adopted
According 10 the terms OF the bill,
the street railway extensions it pro-
vIdes shall be completed within eight
cen months from the time the bin be-
comes a law. This includes the track
age giving the cars access 10 the Union
Station and the provision that the Cap
ital Traction Company shall construct
a cross-town line from Seventh 81 Get
and Florida avenue northwest to Penn
sylVania avenue southeast
The bill. as il was adopted yesterday,
also provides FOR universal transfers in
the District on cash or ticket fares.
Another provision gives the District
Commissioners supervisory powers over
the operation of the roads. delegating
to them the right to make regulations
az TO schedules, standards OF cars, and
tie service in general.
Present indications are that the future
course OF the bill will rot be smooth.
The Senate, it is thought, will make
changes in the routes of the trackage
TO the station If such action is taken
il win result in the measure being tied
up tor some time in conference The
street railway managers are dissatisfied
with the trackage provisions and hone
for changes by the Senate.
The Washington times., 1908-02-23
Would Be Mindful.

II these gentlemen who are respons-
ible for the wrongs and outrages per
petrated upon a helpless Topulace felt
that they might look throu "a the bars
Of a prison they would be more mind
fol Of their duties. AS Ions. as mere
fine is the Limitation OF the power of
5he court. they may be quite careless.
because the corporation will pay their
fire and put another and an additional
burden upon the people. for they in the
end viii have TO pay all the fines that
arc levied upon pubnc-service corpora
lions. But if there is danger OF inn
prisonment, and If It might be the truth
that their handsome faces could be seen
through the network Of bars. by which
security is given to prisoners, they
might look upon the matter differ
emily"