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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
EXCITEMENT
IS INTENSE
Kentucky Town Scene Of a
Terrible Riot
FIVE BURNED TO DEATH
BATTLE BETWEEN DEPUTY U. S.
MARSHAL AND MINERS AND
STRIKERS AT sTEARNs, KY,
IMPERILs MANY LIVES - AS
sAILANTs ESCAPE.

Lexington, KY, Dec. 26.-Excitement
is intense today at Stearns, Whitley
county, where two fights occurred yes
terday between deputy United States
marshal and miners and strikers
there. The posse, which was expected
to go into the mountains last night
to search for the missing and wounded,
did not go, but will likely go during
the day. officer Ryan, who became
separated from his companions dur
ing the fight yesterday, is still wander
ing in the mountains, if not already
captured and put to death by the in
furiated strikers.
Friends Protect RineIeader.
Berry Simpson, who owned the hotel
in which the fight occurred, and
which building was burned it was
learned today, escaped during the bat
tie into the mountains and is being
protected there, it is thought, by his
friends. He is alleged to have been
the leader of the strikers. 1t is be-
lieved that at least Ave men were
burned to death in the hotel, as the
miners who were in the building when
the blaze and fighting began were
very slow in getting out, and t is
believed, at least, that many were
caught in the falling walls.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
ARRESTED FOR
POSTOFFICE THEFT
NORMAN GRuM5o is HELD AT
DRAYToN, NJ D., FOR ROB-
5lNG PosToFFicE AT
ROBBINS.

sDrayton, N. D., Dec. 26.-The gem
-eral store and postoffice of Kjorsyick
& Hersoth of Robbins. Pembina
county, was broken into recently and
clothing valued at SIS. jewelry at SIS
and cash In the sum or 1926 was
taken. OF this amount $22.ss was TAX
en- from the postoffice money order
department. Norman Grumbo is under
arrest at this place on a charge OF
robbing the postoffice. He is believed
to have had help and reward Of
5000 has been offered for the arrest
OF more Of those implicated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
new PITTSBURG
SENSATION NEAR
PROSECUTORS IN GRAFT. SCAN
DIAL PROMISED THAT I'M
PoRTANT DEVELOP
MENTS WOULD
OCCUR TO-
DAY.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 2s.--An air of
expectancy prevails here today at to
the nature Of the next steps to be
taken in the investigation Of the graft
scandal by the Voters league and
whether intimations by the prosecut-
ors that sensational developments
would occur today will materialize.
In the absence of official informa-
tion 1t is not known how far the league
is prepared to go the number of per-
sons to be arrested, who they are, or
when definite action viii be taken.
From the many rumors, however,
1t is believed the investigation will be
thorough and widespread and that ev-
cry person implicated will be in the
custody by the first of the year.
Very little Official information is
being given to the public. Those in
terested in the prosecution and de-
fense are holding numerous confer
ences but these meetings are behind
closed doors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
An Official Statement on Labor.
!. Sentences I
THE CASES STILL IN COURTS
ROOSEVELT ANNOUNCED FROM
WHITE HOUSE TODAY THAT
THERE COULD BE NO PREsI-
DENTAL INTERFERENCE NOW,
REGARDLESS OF HIS OPINION.

Washington, Dec. 26,-In an official
statement issued at the White House
today in regard to presidential inter-
ference in the cases of President Com
pers, Vice President Mitchell and Sec
retary Morrison, of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor, now under sentence
for contempt of court, attention Is
called to the fact that the cases are
still before the courts and that NJ
matter what the presidents opiniob
may be. as to the business of the ser.
tences imposed, he cannot take ar,
action looking to a pardon or express
any opinion as to the merits of tkr
cases. t 5e eF 4Seas
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26

Union City, Tenn, Dee. 2s.-Gath-
cred in the streets and talking at the
corners in this quiet town are hundreds
of strangers, awaiting the verdict of
the night rider trial now on before
Judge Jones. The state militia, with
their muskets over their shoulders,
pace uneasily about
. Another class Of. temporary inhabi-
tants are the reaghly clad but rugged,
determined men from the mountains,
the denizens ef the Reelfoot Lake re-
gton, with their inevitable long bar
relied rifles or big pistols in plain
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
VENEZUELA and The
DUTCH near PEACE.

Willemstad, Curaoa, Dec. 2s. Inn
provement in the relations between the
Netherlands and Venezuela are already
in resumption Of communication by
sea between the republic and the
Island Of Curacao. A Dutch schooner
left here this morning for Maracaibo,
for cargo OF wood which followed
the announcement OF the venevzuelan
government that II will NO :onger en-
fringe upon the shipping decree which
was brought to caracoa and transfer
red to another vessel, Furthermore.
the steamers OF the Royal Dutch mail
line will lcgin to call again at vene-
zuelan points.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
GAS CAUSES -FOUR DLATHs.
Grocer Throws Coat Over Fixture,
Breaking it.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Four persons were
found dead in a residence at 1853 Has
tings street, having been asphyxiated
by escaping gas. Morris Lukman, a
grocer, his wife, Elizabeth, and their
children, Annie, sixteen years old, and
William, fifteen years old, were the
victims. The overcoat of Lukman
was found on the floor, underneath a
broken gas fixture, and the police be-
Iieve that the E:-ture was broken by
the man throwing the coat over IL be-
fore retiring. A Christmas tree, trim
med and decorated with Christmas
gifts, was in an adjoining room.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
AcER RELEASED ON BOND.
Alleged Forser, Long Thought Dead
Returns to His Family.

Princeton, Ind, Dec. 26.-Henry e.
Ager who was supposed to be dead.
but who was arrested in Texas several
days ago. was brought to HIS old home
today and arraigned on the charge of
forging the name of Hugh d. McGary
on note for $4,000 on the American
National bank OF this city. He was
released on bail, ten OF the leading
citizens of this city signing his bond.
Ager Immediately drove to his home,
where his wife and his children eager
" awaited him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
RULER IS
IN Peril
Chinese Regent Warned to Re
main Inside the Palace

Pekin, Dec. 26.-An imperial edict is
sued today orders Princes Tsoi-Tao
and Yu-Lang and Grand Chancellor
Tieh-Liang to form al imperial guard
of picked men from the Manchu regi-
ments for the use of Prince Chun. the
regent of China.
The princes and grand chancellor
were recently entrusted with the task
Of guarding the palace gates.
A leading article in the newspapers
controlled by the grand chancellor, ad
vised the regent to remain in the
palace, so as to avoid assassination.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
STRUGGLE AT FUNERAL.
Sister in Law Attacks Man at Services
Over Wife's Body.

Chicago. Dec 26.-The funeral over
the body of Mrs. Pauline F. Holmes,
held yesterday. at 400S Indiana avenue,
was turned from sorrowful decorum
into a struggle that nearly overturned
the coffin. A savage attack was made
upon Charles E. Holmes, husband OF
the dead woman. by his sister in law,
Mrs. Louise Westnass, 1905 Park ave-
nue.. Holmes was indicted last Tues
day for his wife's death upon the tes-
timony OF his 12-year- old son. The
boys story of Ill treatment endured
BY his mother was the cause of rous-
ing the latter's relatives into a frenzy
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
BARNES co. BAR
ENDORSE WINTERER

Valley City, N. D., Dec. 26.-7At a
meeting Of the Barnes County Bar
association held here today. resolu-
tions endorsing Attorney Herman
Winterer of this city as a candidate
for the position of supreme justice
were adopted. A copy Of the resolu-
tions will be forwarded to Governor
John Burke.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
HARGIs JURY IS
UNABLE TO AGREE
THE TWELVE MEN ASK TO BE
DISCHARGED, BUT JUDGE
ORDERS THEM TO DE-
LIBERATE FURTHER.

Irvine, KY, Dec. 26.--The jury in the
Beach Hargis case reported to Judge
Adams today that they could. not agree,
and asked that they be discharged.
This Judge Adams refused to do, but
ordered the jury back to their rooms
to deliberate until 2 o'clock If no
verdict has been reached by that time,
they will be discharged. No report
was made as to how the jury stood.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26

view. These men are here to see that
fair play is given their friends on
trial for the depredations Of the night
riders in general and for the killing
of Captain Quentin Rankin in particu-
lar.
For nearly two years the night rid
ers have dominated this territory.
These terrorists Of the wilderness rode
nightly and their crimes were legion.
For nearly two years not man not
member OF their band retired to rest
without breathing 9 silent prayer that
he and his family might be spared the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26

Mr. Ramsey is the Pittsburg banker
under arrest charged with misusing
bank funds without the consent of the
directors, for the purpose of paying a
large sum to councilmen In order to
secure the appointment OF the bank as
one OF the city repositories.
The bank issued statement today
TO the effect that the two officials
had keen replaced and that the bank
w7- In no way effected.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
Nebraska Man Murdered.

Eldorado, Ark, Dec. &c. w. Mas
singale, aged so, of Valentine, Neb.,
who has been here for several months,
was robbed of about 5000 Wednesday
night and killed. Lee L. Coombs, q
farmer, rs :ald in connection with the
killing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
DYNAMITE
SKATERS
Police Say It Is Work Of the
Union Men

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. ga three
story brick and steel building in course
Of construction at Ninth and Oak
streets was wrecked by dynamite here
shortly before midnight last night.
The loss is estimated at about $1,000
No cause. for the dynamiting can be
given by owners Of the building other
than that non union steel workers have
been employed in its construction.
The police declare it the work of
"hot headed union men,"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
RUSS rSSlIUE SHOT
down BY REBELS
FIERCE ENCOUNTER REPORTED
TO HAVE OCCURRED AT MOS
COW, IN WHICH HEAD OF
SECRET POLICE
WAS SLAIN.

Moscow, Dec. 26.-.-Baron Cote, chief
of the secret political police. was killed.
and Colonel Muraki was wounded, in a
fierce encounter today with revolution
lists, who were intrenched in subur-
ban villa. During the fight several po-
licemen were killed and others were
wounded. Troops We're summoned to
the aid of the police and regular.
battle ensued.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
FouR cHuRcHEs INVOLVED.

New Suits Started Asainst Fidelity
Funding Co. and p. J kieran.
Pittsburg, Dec. 2e.-Th affairs OF
the Fidelity Funding Co. and F.. j.
Kieran, former president Of the com
pany. were brought up here again to-
day when four suits were fled In the
United States circuit court By Edward
Boigsiu OF the Province Of Ontario,
Canada. Four churches are involved
and the total of money lis saS000
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
FRENCH PRESIDENT SAFE.
Waiter Pulled His Beard; No Attempt
on Life as Reported.

Paris. Dec. rs. A demented restau-
rant waiter, named Jean Mathis, at
tempted to pull the board OF the presi-
dent OF France, Armand Faillieres. in
this city today. The president was
only slightly scratched. His assailant
was arrested.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
FATAL WRECK ON c. N.
Trainman Killed and Fifteen Passen-
gers Injured at LaClade, Idaho.

Spokane, Wash, Dec. pa head
on collision between trains No. 253,
westbound, on the Great Northern
railway. known as the Bonners Ferry
"dinky," and freight train, occurred
at La Glade. Idaho, today. The fire.
man Of the passenger locomotive, IL
was reported. was killed, and fifteen
passengers were injured, some OF them
seriously.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
Eaons psfsata Pana.

Hope. n. d.. Dec. 2s.--In game OF
basketball between teams from Page
and thfs town. played yesterday. the
locals won by score OF rs to 8.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
Gold Found In Well.

Petalon1a, Cal. Dec. Excitement
prevails here over the discovery of free
gold In the sand drawn from an old
Well on the premises OF Nordan Scott.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
Counsel for Hams Addresses
the Jury
NO TESTIMONY TILL MONDAY
DEFENSE WILL ENDEAvoR TO
SHOW THAT HAMS R.oTHERs
WERE ON REAL ESTATE. En-
RAND WHEN .ANNls WAS KILL
E1-WILL DIsPRovE INTENT.

Flushing, N. Y, Dec. 26--The out
line of the defense of Thornton JeA-
kins Hains, charged with being prin-
cipal with his brother, Capt Peter G..
Hains, jr., in the killing of VIM. E..
Annis, at the Bay Side Yacht club,
Long Island, last August, was pre-
sented to the jury TO-DAY. No testimony
viii be taken until Monday. With the
calling of one or two minor witnesses
by District Attorney Darrin this
morning the prosecution, through
Eugent Young, one of the Hams
counsel. will move to dismiss the case
against the defendant. This motion
to dismiss and his arguments will
consume about an hour
Joseph Shaw, assistant counsel to
John Mcintyre, will submit the out
line Of the defense to the jury. The
defense will endeavor to show that
Thornton Hains and his brother start
ed out to make a real e5tate pur-
chase in the neighborhood of the Bay
Side on an appointment, but something
happened which caused the two broth
ers to go to the Yacht club. This
point, Shaw will argue, will conclu-
sively show that the defendant and his
brother had no intention of going to
the club; until they found that Bugg,
who had property in the vicinity for
sale, was there.
State Rests Case.
After Policeman George Bolton and
Thos. Harway gave important. testi-
mony, the state rested its case.
Associate Counsel Shay, counsel for
Thornton J. Hams in opening the case
for the defense charged that the evil
I dence of the state bore every SEM
ublance of falsehood, invention and
manufacture. He said that the defense
will prove that Thornton Hains had
nothing to do with the death of Annis,
that Hams had no. thought of Annis
in his mind when he went to Bay Side,
that he had no fdea that Annis was
there, that Thornton Hains did not
know his brother had revolver and
Thornton would have prevented a
meeting between his brother and An
mis- If he could
Captain Hains Was Dippy.
1--WE propose to show you that his
brother, Capt. Peter @. Hains, was
mentally unbalanced, and to show you
causes which credited that condition
OF mind" Shay said. He then de-
clared that Thornton had become ac-
quainted last spring with Messrs. Jes-
pers and Bugg, who had property for
sale near the yacht club, and that Bugg
told Hains. to meet him Saturday at
the yacht club. He said that Thorn
ton Hams had engaged man to build
house for him at Bay Side,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
Early and Short Sessions Urged
on Taft
IMMEDIATELY AFTER MAR. 4
SPECIAL TARIFF SESSION WILL BE
CALLED BY PREsIDENT-ELEcT
TAFT AFTER ADJOURNMENT OF
SHORT SESS,oN-6lLL WILL BE
READY. .a

Washington. Dec 26.--If the leaders
are able to bring SUFFICIENT influence
upon President-elect Taft, q special
session to revise the tariff will be
called almost Immediately after his
Inauguration. The purpose will be to
cut Ghe special session as short as
possible and secure an adjournment
before extremely hot weather sets in.
Several members OF congress. who have
discussed the subject with Taft, be-
lieve that his views in regard to an
early and short session coincide with
the plans suggested. Ordinarily
special session is not called until aft
er some time has elapsed after the ad-
journment Of the regular session.
Protest Against Summer Session.
The delay has given members of
congress an opportunity to go TO their
homes and transact business and re-
turn to Washington for the long ses-
sion. There seems to be a gunamity
Of the members for. a protest against
long siege against a Washington
summer, however, and the usual course
is likely to be altered.
In inaugural years the senate is al
ways in session for ten days or a
fortnight in order to confirm the NOM
nations, under the new administration
and IL has been suggested that the
house could be in session also and
utilize the time in considering the
tariff bill as II will have to be dis
posed or there before ii can be taken
up by the senate. II Is expected that
the house ways and means committee
Will have the bill ready to report to
the special session on the day IL as
seubtes ana that no time Will be lost
BY committee hearings -
Can Rush Bill Through.
AS soon as the bill has been drafted
it can be taken up by the senate COM
mittee on fnance and that committee
can be ready to report II 1t works as
sidiously as soon as the bill has been
passed by the house and messaged to
the senate. ..s-.. a.. ta
II this course is followed, and 1t now
seems probable that II will be, It is
expected special tariff revision can be
concluded inside Of four months.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
Louislsna congressman Dead.

New Orleans. Dec. 26.--c Congressman
Robert c. Davey OF Louisiana died
here today afssr an illness of several
months.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
wall Street Brokera Aa.lcr.

New York, Dec 26.---Henry w. Poor.
trading as H. w. Poor e. Co. at SO
Wall street. made an assignment to-
day for the benefit OF creditors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
KILLED IN AUTO WRECK.
One Man Dead ard Four Persons Hurt
Mt Oakland. Cal.

Oakland. Cal, Dec. 26.-one man
was killed and four persons,
among them two young women, were
severely hurt In an automobile wreck
on the foot OF Hill boulevard. two
nailos west OF Hunters Inn today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-26
FAMOUS SUGAR
MAGNATE IS DEAD

San Francisco, Dec. 2s. - Claude
Spreckels, the famous sugar million
aire, died from the effects of an at
tack of pneumonia at 4:3O this morn
ing. ....'
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-09-18

Eric q Strom and to Barbara Flock:
x Sc q 8 W "A sec 81 Paw Paw 81, 400
Emma Merrill and h to Geo w Cain;
lot IL blk Is South Haven = 500.
Clara Monroe to Edith & Hale; 8 W
Is Q "A sec % South Haven 1925.
Geo Mlchels and W to Arzie Goodrich
and W; pei g a sec l5 Covert 81.
Arzie Goodrich and 10 Geo Michels;
w ne 4 sw a sec l3 Covert 81.
Rosabelia Wilson and h to Thos Will
son jr.. 8 W "A e "a sec o Blooningdale
81.
Geo w Cain and to VIM Merrill and
W; 10 sec ID South Haven $1,000
James Donahue and W to Bertha MUIR
ray; = lot blk 80 South Haven $500.
John Mccain and to Caroline ID
Smith; 5950a sec Pine
Grove 81.
Caroline ID Smith to John McGann
and W same as last jointly 81.
Naoma Lowry to Clair q Hall; y 8
d sec "a Antwerp (after her death) 81.
w w Whitney and W to r. IL Smith;
und a lots 40, al, l42 vii Blooming
dale and pei u "a sec IA Bloomingdale
twp 1900
Elizabeth Bair TO Frank Bair; AS 90 a
sec ii Hartford list party to have control
during her life) 81.
Louie Warren and W to Frank Warren
and W; und "a int in pei lot 6 blk
Hartford 1850.
Wooda n Cook excr & to Charles
Sherburue; 10 sec Keller $1,000.
Mrs Nine HinckIey to Stephen Stowe;
lot 7 and pit Of lots 8, 6, blk | Hartford
500
Stephen Stowe aud to Leela Ham
mond; lot 2 blk 6 Reynolds adm Hart
ford $500.
Leella Hammond to Roy Robnson; 20
@ d sec q Hartford $1,000.
Fred + Bassett to Elisha b Wright;
20 Ia g Z = d sec 10 Antwerp 81.
Elisha b Wright to Sprague B Ware;
40 secs 3. 10 Antwerp Sl465.
Ode Polnanteer and W to John
Blanchard and W; Sc AS a sec
20 Almena; $500.
Herbert L Hazleton and to Alice
Hoyt; l3 a W sec Bangor $1,000
Alice l. Pierce to Mary V'Cha mberin;
lots 6, 7, 8 blk Home adm South Haven
$1,000.
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Probate Court.

Estate of VIM. FL Robertson, deceased
Order entered admitting will to probate
Bond issued to Fred j Klett of Hart
ford Election of widow to take under
statute filed.
Estate of Mary Jane Stafford. deceased
Order entered appointing Andrew Lang,
Covert, administrator.
Estate of Margaret A. Wright. deceas-
ed. Testimony on determination Of legal
heirs taken and order entered.
Estate of Glenn o. Cole, deceased
Same as last above.
Estate of Wm Connery, deceased
Final eccount of administrator allowed
Order of distribution entered.
Estate of Levi Bush deceased. Order
entered appointing John Gault, Goble.
vile, administrator.
Estate OF Fred H. ellison, alleged in.
competent. No proof offered, petition
dismissed
Estate OF Geo. L. Skinner, deceased.
Claims allowed and estate closed to
creditors
Estate OF Mary Ann Collacutt, de-
ceased. Letters of administration is
sued to Samuel g. Toof, Decatur.
Estate OF James o. Merritt, deceased
Petition to determine legal heirs filed.
Hearing, October II.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-09-18
Hard Worked and PoorIy Paid.

Siberias bestpaid clergy get about
5000 year, while the poorer clergy
have often TO beg for their bread. They
have a great deal to do. There is al
ways a service between four and FIVE
IN the morning and there are two other
services a day. There must be serv-
ice on the birth of a child and at the
death Of anyone in the parish. All
new buildings, schoolhouses, bridges
and boats must be blessed; children
beginning at a school term are blessed
and in time OF pestilence or peril there
must be continuous prayer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-09-18
The Difference Between Il
Doctor and Editor


Ii the editor makes mistakes he can't
deny them and the people say he ought
to be hung; but it the doctor makes a
mistake he buries them and people
dissent say nothing because doctors
can read and write Latin When the
editor makes a mistake there is law
suits. and swearing and big fuss; but
If doctor makes one there is funeral,
cut flowers and perfek silence. "A doc
tor can use word a yard long. without
him or any body knowing what it means
but if the editor uses one he hast to
spell it. If the doctor goes to see
another mans wife he charges for the
visit; but if the editor goes he gets
a charge of buckshot. When the doc.
tor gets drunk its case of being over
come by the heat and if he dies it is
from heart trouble; when an editor gets
drunk its case of two much booze and
il he dies its the jim-iams. Any old
college can make, doctor; an editor
has to be born.-From boys essay. Elk