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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-11-10

accomplished and has made quite a
name for herself In miniature painting.
Miss Benton is tall and slender, very
graceful and attractive and a leader
Ia the exclusive social forces Of Fargo.
She was chaperoned at the launching
by Mrs. Alice Nelson Page, well
known North Dakota newspaper writer
and correspondent.
The new battleship Is sister ship to
is the largest and most elaborately
equipped unit in the United States
navy. IT has 10000 tons displacement
and d length over all of SIS fet and D
inches 1t will require $4,000 indicated
horse power at the required speed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-11-10
aEPUBLIoAN ESTABLISHED sEPT. 5. 1s7s.
LAUNCHING MARKS AN ERA IN ADVANCEMENT
OF THE NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES

The North Dakota will have displacement Of
any other vessel
type have displacement 10000
their time.
made 10000
passed by thousand
and body
be $40 In length
neccut She will have width SIS
viii draw u feet of water 25 popular
great ship will be city
four building with population
OF 1000 souls live in
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-11-10

+. Col. John d. Benton and daughter
Miss Mary Benton; Prof. Waldron, c.
FL. Anheier, L. 3. Hanna and wife. c,
s. Whittelsey, r. II. Mitchell, Miss Ma
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-11-10

I are here from North Dakota to witness
| the christening ceremony:
Governor Burke and wife, F.. O. He'll
strom and wife, all Of Bismarck.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-11-10

out TO quincy from Boston on spec
ial train directly to the scene.
Forty-five From North aDkota.
Z Below Is given list OF those who
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-11-10
INTERESTING FACTS REGARDING THE
LAUNCHING THE NORTH DAKOTA.

II stood the the same
neght as Washington
building
$4,000 horses string long If thev harness
go aheaa OF other
should encounter ordinary running boat
ooWn would hardly
aurres NO Is 81 feet above the while
up over the
NOS and "a feet to in
which DO the effective
can play direct ahead second novelty
the spider 80 i4 Hets -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-11-10

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
BOY WAS TONY MATE.
Strayed From Home in Hartford
 May Be Demented.

The identity of the mysterious youth who was found on South Main street yesterday morning by Patrol man Hayes was learned to-day. The youg man is Tony Metz of 39 Pros pect street, Hartford. Although the young man refused to talk yesterday when taken to the Waterbury hospi- tai the Hartford police learned last night that a young man had been found in this city. As Mrs Matz had at that time informed the Hartford authorities of the disappearance of her son, they came to the conclusion that it was Matz who had been found in this city. His sister came to Wa terbury to-day and this afternoon took her brother home with her. He is apparently demented and a few weeks ago had an attack similar to that which he is now passing through. At that time he was picked up in Hartford and taken to hospi. tai in that city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
ON THE RUN
Standard OH sDd Steel TrusI Send Millions 10 Try and
 Save Taft
MACK TELLS SECRET

New York, Oct 30.-Charges were made by National Chairman Mack to-day that the decalration of John D. Rockefeller for Taft for president was the result of the deal between the republican national committee and the Standard oil interests where by National Chairman Hitchcock re- ceived large campaign contributions and MT Rockefeller the promises.
 Mir Mack said that undoubtedly the $29 100000 fine of the Standard oil Co would be fixed up in the event of MT Taft's election as a part of the bargain. The democratic national chairman said
 "The Standard Oil Co has landed where everybody knew it would land. MT Rockefeller held back for a bar gain and got what he wanted. His declaration for Taft is good for at least 100000 votes in the doubtful states. l cannot speculate on the ex- act amount the republican national committee received from MT Rocke- feller, but one can rest assured that they both received their price, Hitch cock getting the money and Rocke- feller the promises, which suggest the question whether Taft is with Rockefeller or Roosevelt.
 We now have an oil trust and the steel trust lined up side by side work ing for MT Taft's candidacy MT Car negie's statement yesterday on his ar rival from Europe that the election of MT Bryan would be tragedy is not only shocking but should arouse the Indignation of all fair minded citizens of the country regardless of party affiliations. MT Carnegie, am reliably informed, is not even a voter in this country. MT Carnegie has amassed a large fortune as the re- suit in part at least of republican policies, special privileges and a rob- Der tariff, which MT Bryan and every true democrat condemns as so odious and oppressive as to demand imme- diate reform
 National Chairman Mack declared that he had learned that the republi- can national committee had a cam paign fund of $3,000,000 and that of this sum $2,000,0O0 was being used for the purpose of coercion and bribery The national chairman said further that $200,000 of the republi- can campaign fund had been sent into Indiana and more than that sum had been sent into Ohio.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
BIG SCANDAL
Ten 2illioD Dollars Put Up By Investors For . Bankrupt
 Railway Company
FUNNY FJNANClERING

! Chicago, Oct. 30.-Ten million dollars in round figures out of a total of 18,00O,000 put up by inves- tors for the bankrupt Chicago and Milwaukee Electric railway company has gone into something else besides construction, according to reports of certified accountants to the receiver appointed by federal judge Peter S. Grosscup.
 The principle feature of the ac- countants reports were made public to-day.
 The reports show that $S,454,0OO including the floating debt have been spent in the construction of the entire road. Outstanding against this is a total bond and cer- tificate issue of $16,000,O0O and other debts amounting to $2,169,- 900 making total debt of $1S,169,- 900. The difference between this amount and the money actually ex- pended on the road is $9,715, 5,000. Only hay idea of the ultimate disposition of this s9,715,OO0 exists outside the circle of the proporters Of the company. A tremendously large amount>was distributed in the selling of bonds at extremely low prices.
 The Wisconsin division of the road is the most striking example of ex- traordinary financing. The actual cost of the construction was $2,- 250,00O. Againsts.this is debt of SIS, 3,929,S05. Receiver Moore was appointed by Judge Grosscup at the instance of the Lowenfeldt London security company which has 1,250,- GOO of the roads bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
USED PUMP ON WORKMAN.
Hungarian Dies As a Result il
 Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, Oct. 3O-John Schink 21 years old, Hungarian, was blown so full of air with a handpump We'd nesday night that he died last even ing. Schink, according to the police was seized by fellow workmen in Crane Brothers factory Wednesday night who threw him to the floor, in spirit of fun and used the pump on him. When released, Schink fell un- conscious and the men took him to his boarding house. He recovered consciousness soon afterward, but steadily became worse, dying las! night.
 The police have taken into custody Peter Wilson. Adam Wicker and Louis Poltz, employees of the same factory and gre holding them without bail in the belief that they were inn plicated in the pumping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
.SKULKING FOE
aesrst and Bis Methods Re. buked By Prominent Nauu.
 iaclurer and Republican
DEMOCRAT IS UPHELD

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct SOD. M. Parry, formerly president of the Ma tional Association of Manufacturers, says in connection with the letters read by MrsHearst last night in New York, said to have been' written by Myron D. King to his former secre- tary, John Maxwell, and himself, that he did not know whether these let ters were ever written by Mir King or not. He added:
 But, even If the letters were writ ten by Mir King, fail to see the point MT Hearst makes. Myron D. King and John Maxwell were em- ployed by me to help me in the work of building up the National Associa- tion of Manufacturers, because I be- lieved they would make efficient en- ployes.
 "Mr King was employed by manu- lecturers to present their views In connection with certain labor bills. After he had done that MT King had no further interest in the issues. It Is only natural that he should con graduate me on my reelection to the presidency of the association at Atlanta after had been attacked by skulking foes who struck at me ir the rear great deal after MT -Hearst's methods. MT King has been a democrat all his life and by profes- sion is an accountant. I imagine he has been. twice entrusted by demo- cratic national committees in impor- tant work in the auditing department because of his inheritance of honesty and ability, not because he has any views of labor matters. While l have been republican all my life believe in fair play. And in justice to MT King and the democratic na- tional committee I am compelled to believe that MT Hearst is engaged in a childish sort of performance in this particular matter.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
Another One Implicated.

San Francisco. Oct 30.-A fourth name has been added to the trio ac- cused yesterday in the confession of E. A. s. Blake, the grand jury briber, who declared that he had been offered $10,000 and a pension of S100 per month for his wife to serve term in the penitentiary without revealing the identity of his alleged confederates. According to the state ments made by Blake to District At torney Langdon supplementing the confession he made in the open court room, Martin Stevens, an attorney, was made custodian of notes for $10.- 900 alleged to have been executed by Abraham Ruef, now on trial for bribery. Stevens was attorney for Blake when the latter was first ac- cused of having offered $1,000 to John M Kelly, a venireman, in order that Kelly should attempt to qualify on the Ruef jury and vote for ac- quittal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
Expe,led from Athletic Union

St Louis, Mo, Oct. 30.-Edward B. Cochems, coach of St Louis uni yersity and George Burleigh, were last night expelled from the Anna teur Athletic union. Secretary Jones said last night that the men had promoted basketball meet last last spring. but failed to reward the winning team with their medals. Cochems represented St Louis uni- versity on the board of governors of the Amateur Athletic union and Bur. leight represented the Knights of Columbus. Both represented the first regiment, NJ. N. c. Their of ficers commission in that regiment have been revoked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
MEETS ASSESSORS.
Tax Commissioner Holds a Session at
 New Haven,

Tax Commissioner William H. Cor bin met assessors from the southern part of the state yesterday afternoon in the aldermen's chamber in the City hall at New Haven, the confer ence lasting from until o'clock. Many matters of interest to the boards of assessors were discussed.
 Assessors were present from the following. towns: Beacon Falls, Branford, Cheshire, Derby, East Ha- ven, Guilford, Hamden Meriden, Mid dlebury. Milford. New Haven. North Haven, Orange, Oxford, Prospect, Sey- mour, Southbury, Bridgeport, Dan bury, Greenwich, Huntington, New town, Stamford, Trumbull, Westport, Chatham, Cromwell, Durham, Kill lingworth and Middletown. MT Cor bin was greatly gratified at the inter- est shown as 1t meant a good deal of labor for assessors from such towns as Oxford, Prospect and Killingworth to attend, and showed their desire to attend to their duties in painstak- ing way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
MAKES CONFESSION.
Tells About $1O.0OO Offered Him for s Silence.

San Francisco, Oct. 30.--E. A. s, Blake, a contractor, convicted of at. tempting to bribe John NJ. Kelly to qualify on the jury to try Abraham Ruef and vote for Ruefs acQuittal, made a full confession in court.
 Blake said that after he was ar. rested on n charge of bribery Frank J. Murphy. Ruef's associate counsel, came to him md promised him $10,. GOO if he would keep quiet. He said that notes for $1O,00O purporting to be signed by Ruef were delivered to a third party to be paid to Blake imme. diately after he was sentenced if he were convicted of bribery. Besides this amount, Blake declared, his wife was to receive S100 a month while he was in the penitentiary.
 When Blake was called on to rise and receive sentence his wife cried, No, not thatv' and began to cry hys. terically. She was led from the room
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
OIL MAN FOR TAFT
The Great Standard Company Thinks IL VIII Gel Beiisr
 Show From C. Q. P.

New York, Oct BOA statement from John D. Rockefeller announc- ing that he intends to vote for Will liam H. Taft for president next Tues day and telling why he will do so and why he thinks MT Taft should be elected, was given out from the Standard OH Co.'S office here last night. The issuance of the statement followed personal call at the main offices of the Standard oil Co by MT Rockefeller, who in his reminis- cences recently published said he had been there only once in the past four- teen years. The statement, as given out by the Standard oil officials fol- lows:
 October 29, 1908. John D. Rockefeller was found this afternoon at his office on the fourteenth floor of No 26 Broadway, which he was visiting after long absence, and consented to talk upon the presidential situation. He seem ed in good health and condition and spoke as follows:
 It seems to me at this time, when the question is put directly to any American citizen which candidate he will support by his vote for the pres idency, he should be manly enough to answer 1t just as directly. there fore say that expect to vote for Will liam H. Taft.
 'If for no other reason I support MT Taft because on comparing him personally with MT Bryan, his chief opponent, find the balance of fitness and temperament entirely on his side. The election of MT Taft will, l be- lieve, make for law and order and sta bility of business. He is not man judge to adventure with rash ex- periments to impede return to pros perity by advocating measures sub- versive of industrial progress.
 The question of candidates seems to me peculiarly personal one in this campaign, as the leading orators on both sides have not succeeded in drawing party lines, as based on plat forms. with any great clearness. I do. however, support the general re- publican position on the tariff and the currency. I have always been a republican.
 "I feel the more impelled to answer this question because it cannot be said that the present administration has in any way whatever favored the special interest to which my life has hnan dnvntnd That hownynr r}npg not excuse me from publishing my opinion and doing what consider my duty as a citizen"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
CITY NEWS.

The board of health met this af. | ternoon to consider the estimates for next year.
 Fulton's band and Galipeau's or. chestra at Buckingham hall to-mor. row evening. Continuous music. :
 The Crescent football team of the north end will practice this evening, All members are requested to be pres. ent.
 Announcement has been made of the marriage of Charles Thompson, the chauffeur, and Miss Fanny Walden which took place in Cheshire, Tues day, October 20.
 At a meeting of the committee oi Holy Name societies of the city held last evening in connection with the big rally on Sunday evening which is to be held at St Michael's church in Waterville 1t was decided to have the members of the Holy Name societies and their friends take the 6:5 trol- ley to Waterville. In addition to the regular car, specials will be run on this occasion. At the trolley term inas in 'Waterville the drum corps and the Holy Name society of the vile will meet them and escort them to the church.
 The democratic party will hold two open air meetings this evening The first will be held in the north F end at the junction of iVne and Cher. ry streets and the other at the corner of East Maain street and Hamilton avenue. Among the speakers will be Mayor William E. fhoms. Senator William Kennedy and Attorney Fran cis P. Guilfoile, chairman of the democratic town committee The Monogan Advance Guards of the first ward will meet at democratic head quarters at the corner of Leaven- f worth and Center streets at s o'clock this evening and will march to the rally at the north end. Rallies will be held tomorrow evening in Brook lyn and Washington hill.
 The rain storm of last night amounted to IT of an inch of water The precipitation for the whole fnOnln Ol OCtODST lootS up z.fo oi an inch, nearly all of which fell within the past week. This is long way short of what is needed, but il has helped the reservoirs wonder fully and may be the means of tid- ing things along without any serious trouble until we get some more. The city never was so near a water fam inc and if 1t had come it would no, take long to open peoples eyes as to what it means. Very few of the shops could do buBiness without city water and a general suspension of business would not be very vel come at this time. In all serious ness the aldermen should do some thing regarding the water question. The subject is too serious to trine with.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
FLEET AT ANDY
Chinese Are Not Giving ibe Squsdreu ihe Send- of Inc
 Jspspese Did.

Annoy. Oct 30.-The Chinese peo- ple are apathetic regarding the ar rival here to-day of the second squadron of the United States Allan tic fleet. Only few natives turned out to witness the arrival of the bat tIeships, composing as they do the strongest naval force that ever en- tered this port.
 Only 100 Chinese guests will be admitted to the grounds on which the celebrations planned for the re- ception of the American officers and sailors will be held, and the resent ment at the severe measures taken to exclude the Chinese from participa- tion in the celebration is the cause Of the apathy shown.
 The British consul has issued a circular stating that the local offi- cials have declined to issue more than sixty passes to the enclosure to British subjects and that in conse- auence he will refuse to accept a pass.
 The fleet appeared off Tai Tan is- land at 6.30 o'clock this morning, having been met ten miles out at sea by the Chinese torpedo gunboat Wei Ying which escorted the ships to their anchorage. The ships entered the harbor in single line, the Louisiana, flagship of Rear Admiral William H. Emory, commanding, leading, and after forming double line dropped their anchors at 9:SO o'clock, while the forts on shore and the flagship of the Chinese squadron, the Hai-Chi, fired the customary sa- lutes, which were replied toby the American ships.
 Immediately the ships came to an- chor Captain Patton of the supply shin Culgoa, which had preceded the suuadron, boarded Admiral Emory's flagship, closely followed by the har- bor master. Admiral Sah, command CT of the Chinese squadron. who boarded the flagship at 10 o'clock, left with Admiral Emory the cards of Prince Tu Lang and Liang Tun-Yen vice president of the foreign board, the imperial representatives sent by the government at Peking to well come the fleet. Captain Dalwigh or the German cruiser Niobe, the only foreign naval vessel in the harbor, also called to pay his respects to Ad- miral Emory, as did Julean H. Ar mold, the American consul at Annoy.
 The football and baseball teams of the ships. which are to play here the final games for the championship of the fleet, for which beautiful and valuable trophies have been prepar- ed by the Chinese government. are on shore practicing for the games. At o'clock this afternoon Admiral Elm ory will come ashore for the purpose of calling on Prince Tu Lang and Li- ang Tun-Yen, the imperial commits sioners and other officials.
 American patrols have been land ed and are stationed on the beach and along the roads. No officers or men will be allowed to inter the na- tive city of Annoy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
Oyer Fifty Lives Lost

New Orleans, La, Oct. BOA Picayune cable from Mexico city says: Reports from Tempico show that over fifty lives have been lost in the oil fields as a result of the pois- onous gases emitting from the big hole in the ground caused by the re- cent fire. Following the death of a score of men few days ago. another party went into the field and 1t is said thirty men perished. among the dead being several soldiers sent to the scene by the Mexican govern ment. The government has been called upon the most eminent seien- lists in Mexico to 60 and investigate the situation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
Bryan on Taft and Carnegie

Toledo, O., Oct. 3O.-William j.. Bryan on concluding his campaign in Ohio devoted his attention to John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie both of whom are quoted in the morning papers supporting Taft. Mir Bryan denounced Rocke- feller and Carnegie. The former he said was friendly to the trust; as to the latter he said 1t was the steel trust that went to the white house and got permissionf rom the presi- dent to absorb rival company. The trust is supporting Taft as 1t helped to secure his nomination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30

London, Oct 30-It was declared at the foreign office to-day that the sending of the squadron under Sir Percy Scott to South America was in no way connected with the present Venezuelan situation. The govern ment has not heard from Sir Vincent Corbett, the British minister of Venezuela, since it sent him instruc- tions to investigate the seizure by Venezuela of the British steamer Lady Kensington off the Island of Margarita, and the Imprisonment of the vessels crew.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
CASES NEXT WEEK.
Only Three Court Days on Account
 of Election.


 As the superior court will be here only three days next week, election day falling on Tuesday, only a few cases were set down for hearing They are the Colonial Trust Go vs Frank c. Plume, William J. Knapp vs M. J. Daly & Sons, James II Pryor, administrator, vs Dennis S Murnane ct al, For the week fol. lowing, Harriet F. Kendall vs Estella E. Luther, administratrix; Jane Hotchkiss vs borough of Naugatuck Tuesday, November 10, Anna A. Cot tie, administratrix, vs railroad com pany, Adolph Miellez, Jr, administra- trix, vs the same, Kate A. Kelly, ad- mihistratrix, vs the Connecticut Co; Wednesday November Il, and for Thursday, November 12, Walter S. Atwood vs the Connecticut Go, John Penrose and John Penrose, Jr, two cases, vs the railroad company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
THE wHITMoRE CASE.
Evidence Nearly All In and Case
 Goes to Jury To-Day.

Jersey City, N. J., Oct 30.--Accord- Ing to indications early to-day the case of Theodore s. Whitman on trial for the murder of his wife, Lena, whose body was found in the Lamp black swamp at Harrison will go to the jury before night. The defendant himself was on the stand yesterday repeating much of the testimony that he gave at the first trial in an at tempt to establish an alibi. Counsel for both prosecution and defense were ready to sum up when court convened to-day. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-30
KILLED IN HIS CELL.
Alleged Murderer Shot to Death By
 a Mob.

Kingston, Oct 30.-A mob of about thirty masked men attacked the jail here early to-day and killed George Cook, held on the charge of murder ing John King two weeks ago. It was presumed the men intended to hang Cook, as they had rope. However, when the cell was reacher Cook drew a razor and cut one of the mob in the mouth. He was then shot dead.