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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08
Primary Election Law Fight
IN illinois
HOPKINS is NEXT SENATOR
FIRST ACTUAL TEST MADE or
NEW Law IN "sUcKER" STATE
FIGHT BETWEEN DENEEN AND
YATES FOR eovERNoRsHIP is
VERY CLOSE.

chicago, Aug. s.-Indications are
that an exceedingly heavy vote will
De pulled today at the primary cleo
ton. The interest throughout the state
being intense, particularly in faction
al nights In the republican party for
the gubernatorial nomination and for
the recommendation for limited states
senator.
Inc early returns are indefinite. but
lnolcatlons from twenty five congress
sioIal olstrlcts were that Hopkins was
shsntly leading in the republican con-
test Ior senator, with Foss a close.
second. Stringer was generally re-
ported In the lead for the democratic
recommendation for United States SEN
ator. The fight between, Deneen and
fates for governor is said TO be close
and strong claims were made by the
managers of both candidates.
when the polls opened today the
nrst actual test Of direct nomination
OF candidates in Illinois by the direct
vote or the people was commenced.
Inc four parties taking part In todayyS
primaries are the republicans, demo-
Gratis, prohibitionists and socialists.
The two parties first named have can.
dldates for all of the state Offices and
Tor congressional nominations and for
numbtr of county and municipaI Of
hcers. In addition they are taking
an advisory vote on the United States
senatorship, which office is TO be filed
by the next legislature The men re-
celving the highest number of votes
In connection with any Office on any
ofthe four party tickets win be the
nominees.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08

The republican Cass county central
committee met at the courthouse this
afternoon at 2:30 O'clock for the pur-
pose Of organizing and planning the
campaign for the coming election. This
committee consists of the chairmen
Of the, different republican precirlcc
committees Of the county and mum
bers fifty seven members in ALL The
meeting was well attended, almost
every member OF the committee being
In attendance, although some or them
did not reach the citv unfil the trains
which arrived this afternoon came iii.
and this delayed the opening OF the
ing was called TO order BY the retir-
Ing chairman James Kennedy. who. BY
virtue OF being the last county chair
man, had the authority to call the
members Of the newly elected com~
mittee together for the purpose OF or
ganizing.
Besides the members OF the c0m-
mittee an invitation had been extend
ed to every republican candidate in
the county and they attended almost
without exception.
The meeting was marked with har.
paony and enthusiasm and the Cass
county republicans promise to make
one OF the cleanest and most efl6fenf
campaigns which has ever been a.
tempted III the county
Immediately after the call to order
the committee proceeded to business.
BENJAMIN Cameron was nominated
temporary chairman ar1d Thomas ran
Temporary secretary after which the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08
EARLY WHEAT IS
BEST in NO. OAK.
The FIRST WHEAT HARVESTED
WILL THREs4 OUT LARGEST
YIELD-THE COVE RNMENT RE-
PORT BULLS THE MARKET
HIGH PRICE EXPECTED.

Chicago Aug. S.-The government
report was taken bullishly abroad,
Liverpool closing * to Id higher in
consequence. The same construction
was put upon it here but the market
had adverse outside influences to Goa
tend with-namely, the appointment
OF receiver for a large northwestern
milling company, which created some
uneasiness and resulted in not a lit
tie realizing. Since the report was
made up South Dakota has gone back
10 poiats and North Dakota and
Minnesota 5 points each. It is that
late wheat in North Dakota is i'm
ferior to the earlier sown so that the
first threshing returns are likely to
prove best. The Canadian crop is
losing ground, the plant ripening pres
maturely.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08
HARRY IHAW
A BANKRUPT
Files Petition Before the u, 5.
Board
LAWYERS CLAIMS UNJUST
ASKS FOR THE APPOINTMENT or
a RECEIVER TO TAKE OVER
HIS PROPERTY INTERESTS
HUGE LOAN MADE BY MOTHER
NOT DISPUTED.

Pittsburg, Aug. S.A voluntary Pc
tition in bankruptcy was hled after
. o'clock last night in the United
States court by Attorney Charles
Morschauser OF New York. represent
ing Harry K. Thaw Of this city. who
III now confined in the Duchess county.
New York. Jail
In the petition Thaw states that his
assets are s12s.o12ss and his Iiabili-
ties s453.140.43.
Roger O'Mara, well known Pitts
burg detective, and personal friend OF
the Thaw family, was appointed re-
ceiver. His bond was placed at 5000. :
900 and John Newell and James w
Piatt. two prominent business men or
this city. became securities for Mr..
O'Mara.
The most interesting information re-
garding the proceedings to sbe found
In the petition is In the asking for the
appointment of a. receiver. In which it
is alleged that the action Is taken for
the purpose of preventing his prop
erty from being dissipated in litigation
over claims. many of which are un-
Just
The figures in the bankruptcy peti-
tion show that this refers to lawyers
and doctors
Thaw states that ne is confined in
jail In Duchess county. New York and
is likely to be there for some time He
says that some of his creditors; have
commenced suit against him and
others ara cantAua,1a ff4,e siraffar oe-
tions He is unable, he says to give
the litigation his attention, owing to
his confinement.
The papers were received by e. NJ.
Underwood. receiver In bankruptcy for
the United States court for Lawrence
county Pennsylvania. who happened
to be in the city, the local receiver, w
r. Blair, being absent. for a. few days.
The papers Will be presented TO Mr.
Blair when he returns
Loans amounting to $lsi. from
his mother, Mrs. William Thaw, are.
not disputed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08
Alice Roosevelt Longworth Ends
Strike IN the Yellowstone Park

Denver, Aug. s.-Alice Roosevelt
Longworth beat her fathers record in
settling a strike while on her recent
tour Of the Yellowstone Park. but 1t
cost her husband several double
eagles. She did not appoint arbitrators
or order out soldiers.
She simply paid the strikers to re-
sumo, and paid them well. The Long
worth party went to the Yellowstone
Park from the Denver convention,
found the park crowded with tourists
and the hotel servants so oyerworked
that there were many mntterings OF
revolt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08
Santa Fe Is Fined For
Grant;5 Big Rebates
Attorneys gad Enter Plea Of Guilty and Judge Bethea
SO the Federal Court Assesses Fine--The
Bonus Arrangement Illegal
THE DECISION AN IMPORTANT ONE

Chicago, Aug. s-The Atehison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Co. by
Its counsel pleaded guilty to rebating
today and was assessed fine Of sT,-
600 by Judge Bethea in the United
represented BY District Attorney. Ed
win w. Sims. proved that a bonus
paid by the railroad to the Garden
City Sugar and Land Co. or Garden
City. Kan, was In effect rebate The
railroad through its Industrial depart
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08
Big Python Escapes From Cage;
Recaptured After Violent Fight

Belleville, NJ j., Aug. s.-The mon
ster East Indian python which arrived
in New oYrk last week and was said
TO be the largest reptile ever brought
into this country escaped this morn
ing as it was being transferred from a
box to pit at Hillside Park and cre-
ated CONSERVATION among large
crowd The reptile, which measured
more than thirty-six feet from tip Of
tail to nose and weighs about 400
pounds, did not enjoy it's liberty long,
however, as squad of policemen and
volunteers recaptured it before it had
got far from the pit.
The snake was not taken without
struggle, however and II is believed
that 1t would have escaped into the
marshes near by had 1t not been for
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08

the skill Of ]. c. LeBreque, an ami
NAL trainer, and Frank Gleason, for
merly of the Bronx zoo, who threw a
bag over the reptiles head. While
they held it down by the head Police :
men Graham, Gilman, Hannah and
Graham grabbed hold OF the body and
carried the writhing monster back To
the pit
During the battle with the snake
women and children ran screaming
about the park. The sight OF the
monster tossing men about sent sew.
eral Of them into Mysteries When
Gleason first approached the snakes
after its escape It struck at his with
its head, and missing him hit the can
vas on the other side Of the pit ana
tore large hole in IL.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08
ROOSEVELT ASKED
TO VISIT BIG FAIR

Minneapolis. MINI. Aug 7.-Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt will be asked
TO speak al the Minnesota state fair.
The republican state central commit :
tee will make the request OF Chairman
Frank Hitchcock. The report that Wfl :
liam Jennings Bryan would make an
address during the state fair week has
disturbed the Minnesota managers.
This feeling OF disquietude has not
been lessened BY reports that have
come In from various portions Of the
state relative 70 the prevalence Of
BRYAN sentiment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08
this time no action regarding Little's
status has been taken.
Heavy Capitalization.

Chicago, Aug. s.--The capitalization
Of the Pillsbury Washburn Co. for
which a receivership was appointed
today is $5,00O.O0O divided equally be-
tween preferred and common stock
1t also has out standing $4,150,000 In
bonds. The last statement OF the COM,
pany issued four months ago showed
net earnings of s642,000; against this
We're bond interest charges of $780,
600, dividend on preferred stock Of
$l77,0oO and other charges Of 5000, ,0oo
leaving a balance OF only $4,000.
The company was founded by c. A.
Pillsbury who was later joined by
former Senator Washburn.
The stock Is now owned by English
capitalists, but the mills which have a
capacity of 10000 barrels per day are
operated by Americans.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08

At last the revolt came and the SER
wants went out on strike. utterly re-
fusing to cook a meal, make a bed.
or walt on table. This is where the
roosevelt big stick came in to play.
The proprietor pleaded and threatened.
put there was no yielding. Then Mrs.
lLongworth took hand. She went to
the proprietor and said:
think If you ask the girls to 20
back to work as a personal favor to
me they'll do it. And, besides. ri
give them SIS each day while we are
here"
The help went back and Mrs. Long
worth footed the bills.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08

ment offered the Garden city concern
a bonus of $4,000 for locating on its
line. This bonus was to be paid as
freight was shipped and a year ago
the sugar and land company had paid
$4,000 In freight charges, and had
received $1,000 OF its bonus. 1t was
by this arrangement that the scheme
came under the ban OF the Interstate
commerce and Blktn's law. The de-
ctsion does not. 1t IL stated, affect the
paying Of legitimate bonuses to assist
new industries.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08
{. 0. P. Committee
nov ORGANIZED
The omcers:
chairman-C. r. Meredith.
SccretarY---YV III s.h.ra

Chairman-c. r. Meredith.
sccretary-W. HI. s;hure.
Lres aurer-W. G. Maefadden
Executive Committee
Ninth District-E. j. HarrinR-
ton. ]. r Edwards. Wayne q.
Eddg, 6 ~ TTaggart
Teisth District Egbert Gil-
bcrtcon, Claus A. Johnson. Ben
Canlcroa, s. p. ulssksr.
Eleventh District walter n.
Reed. L. =. Stevens, carl Dittner,
j. Morn.
state Committeeman Fl. R.
Turner, Fargo. Ninth district; J.
f. Callahan, Casselton, Tenth dis
trict: w. J. Morrish, Page, Elev-
enth district.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08
WHITAKER FOUND
GUILTY OF MURDER

Towner, N. D., Aug. s.-The jury
brought in verdict of guilty in the
Whitaker murder case. He was con-
victed on second degree charge and
sentenced to ten years In the pen. His
victim was young Steenerson, a
nephew of Congressman Steenerson OF
Crookston, MINI.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08
MAN DROPS DEAD WHEN
ABOUT TO HANG Himself

GAINESVILLE. Ohio. Aug. s.--While
placing a moose about his neck
for the purpose Of committing sui
eide, James Loremeyer, a farmer
living near here, dropped dead to-
day. Death was due to apoplexy
brought on by excitement, accord
ing to the coroner.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08

Boats engaged III nlaclSerei fishing
OF Milford, England have landed as
many as 10000 Ash. and 100 fish have
been sold for shilling
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08
Pillsbury-Washburn Co.
in Hands of Receivers
Big FIGURING Concern Said to Be Short Of Cash-he Stock Is
Owned by English Capitalists. Mills VIII
Continue In Operation.
TO BE RE-oRGANIZED

Minneapolis, Aug. S.-As step to
re- organization among certain stock
holders and bondholders of the Pills
bury Washburn Flour Milling Co, a
paper today petitioned the federal dis
trict court for the appointment OF re-
ceivers to direct the business. The
petition was granted and the court
named c. S. Pillsbury. son of the late
Charles A. Pillsbury, A. c. Loring.
head of the Northwestern Consolidated
Milling Co, and "A. c. Cobb, and at
torney. The petitioners were the
Northwestern National bank, First
National, Swedish American Nation
al Of Minneapolis and Second Nation
al Bank of st. Paul together with ].
S. Pillsbury. There will be no inter-
ruption to business OF the company
pending the organization.
After naming the receivers the court
fixed their joint bond at 100000 and
announced that Ave days would be al
lowed for them to file it.
That the petition for receivership
was on friendly basis is evidenced
by the appearance OF ]. S. Pillsbury
as one of the petitioners, and the fact
that the company consented to the
action without opposition. This may
be due to the necessity for change
of management, which was broadly in
timated in the petition.
Created Surprise.
Application for receivership created
a surprise, but is not expected to pre-
cipitate any furry in milling or finan-
cial circles The milling interests in
Minneapolis have enjoyed an excep-
tionally good year and the conditions
that affected the Pillsbury Washburn
Co have been peculiar to that organi
zation.
While it is true that the petition for
receivers cited bad management as
one OF the main reasons for that ac-
tion. No announcement is yet made
regarding the status of Henry L. Little,
who succeeded to the managership on
the death of c. A. Pillsbury, ten years
ago. Officers of the company and re-
ceivers as well state positively that at
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-08-08

Take a good, sharp, judicial squint
at this broad back and before reading
the explanation make guess as to it's
identity. The result viii be some DEM
onstration OF the degree OF acuteness
of your vision. You have seen thou
sands of pictures OF this man. He is
perpetually in the public eye. He is
one OF the biggest men on earth. You
are perfectly familiar with his name,
his fame and his figure. Can you iden-
tify him? II you say IT is Theodore
Roosevelt, your power OF observation
is fairly well developed. but not ac-
curate. It does look like Teddy, but on
second thought you will notice too
prominent degree of flesh for the
president. AS a matter of fact, 1t is
the presidents closest friend and his
choice for succession to the presi-
deney, William H Taft himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-14
CITY CHAT.
ny a home of Reidy Bros.

Buy home Of Reidy Bros.
Jones for second hand goods.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Cheapest wall paper at McCabe's.
For bus or express. Spencer G Trefz.
Kerler & Co. clean carpets and rugs.
Read H. X. Walkers classified ads.
Ladies' light tan oxfords. Dolly
Bros.
Tan and patent leather oxfords at
the Mill Store.
Moonlight party and balloon races at
the rink Wednesday evening.
Sell me your household goods
Jones, second hand and loans.
Let Krell G. Siemon do your furnace
and tin work; 1916 Third avenue.
Long silk gloves in the leading col
ors, 81 and $3.50 at the Mill Store.
Ladies' never-darn, hosiery, guaran-
teed for six months, at the Mill Store
| Complete line of garden tools, bulk
and package garden seeds, at the Mill
Store
| Need any carpenter work? Call on
Bergeson, 1915 Fourteenth street. Old
iphone.
/ All the new spring styles in chill
dren's caps. Ullemeyer, the up-to-date
clothier
i Mems dress shirts, so cents and 81,
latest styles. large assortment. The
Mill Store.
Special for Wednesday, children's
Hockey caps 10 cents. Ullemeyer, the
lup-to-date clothier
j Easter suits. hats, shirts, ties. gloves,
hose, ETC., in all the latest styles. III
lemeyer. the up-to-date clothier.
i DR.. Joseph DeSilva has removed his
Office from the Bengston building to
rooms zoe and 207 Safety building.
i All style children's jockey caps
leather, serge, white duck and cloth,
choice rs cents. Ullemeyer, the up
to-date clothier.
Il Parties desiring to engage the dane
ing hall at Black Hawk inn for par
ties. may do so now. by phoning $685.
or 54S4 or west $50.
See A. l.. Bruner for piano tuning
Regulating, voicing and repairing. All
work guaranteed. AIS Nineteenth
street. New phone 1921.
II Court of Honor 855 will hold card
party and dance Thursday evening
I April 16, at Beselin's hall Admission
is cents. Schieberl's orchestra.
i Attend the first dance Of the season
lat, the Watch Tower given by the Twi
light club Wednesday evening, April
Is. Gents so cents, ladies free.
& A new line of children's overalls
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-14
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals viii be received
by the head clerk, c. w. Halves. of
Modern Woodmen building, until
April 16, 1:30 p. M, for the above
work according to the conditions here
in set forth and fully specified for the
plumbing and heating of the publica-
ton building of the Nj. w. of A. Pro-
posals to be considered must be ac-
companied by certified check for 5
per cent of the amount of the bid.
which will be forfeited in case the
successful bidder refused TO enter con-
tract for the proper execution of the
work comprehended in his proposal
and, or refuse to give an approved
bond to the amount of so per cent of
the contract price for the faithful per-
Torrance of said contract. provided,
however the owner has given the sue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-14
MAYOR TELLS
SALOONS WHAT
THEY MUST DO
Denied Cooperation Of Council,
Mr.. Schaffer Starts on Pro-
gram of His Own.
GIVES ORDERS PERSONALLY
Elimination of Stalls, Sunday Closing,
and Individual Bonds Are to
Be Required.

Mayor Henry C. Schaffer this morn
ing took steps to bring about the re-
form in the saloon business of the
city which has been the subject of
much discussion of late The action
OF the council last evening Mayor
Schaffer said he construed to indi-
cate that he might expect no assist
ance or cooperation from that body,
and so today he put In operation a
plan. which if carried out as now out
lined, will not only result in better
conditions in Rock Island saloons, but
less number of saloons in the city
after May 1.
Makes nm Investigation.
Mayor Schaffer this morning, &C.
companied by Chief Eckhart of the
police department, started out on a
personal inspection of all of the sa-
looms in the city, and at each place
he informed the proprietor of the re-
quirements which will be strictly en-
forced in the future. About so sa-
looms were examined by the two of
ficials this morning, and all will be
investigated during the week.
The mayor stated further that he
will issue no licenses until he has
made a second trip of inspection
throughout the city and knows per-
sonally that his orders have been
obeyed in every detail.
The Mayors Orders.
When he called on the saloonkeep-
ers this morning, the mayor informed
them that the following regulations
must be enforced, or no further Ii
censes will be issued:
The elimination of all partitions or
rooms that have even the appearance
of stalls. There must be a clear view
between the front and the rear doors.
Strict obediance to the closing laws
both municipal and state. The sa-
looms must close promptly on the dot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-14

tudor suits, play suits, brownie over
alls and bloomer overalls for boys or
girls. Ullemeyer. the up-to-date cloth
Ter.
The fire department was called to
First street and Sixth avenue early
this afternoon to put out fire in the
sawdust piles in the old lumber yard
of Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann.
The Davenport Nursery company
offers for spring planting large and
complete assortment of fruit trees
vines, hardy Towering shrubs, roses
etc. Our prices are right and stock
guaranteed true to name. Phone 1O46-Y
or send postal, and our city salesman
will call.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-14

cessful bidder notice in writing that
his bid is accepted and allows 10 days
hereafter for the filing of the bond as
aforesaid mentioned. The society re-
serves the right to reject any or all
bids and the certified checks will be
returned to all unsuccessful bidders.
Bidders will make a deposit of $40
for safe return of plans and specifica-
tions which are to be obtained of
George P. Stauduhar, Hurst building,
city. All proposals to be addressed
Proposal for heating and plumbing"
MAJOR C. w. HALVES, Head Clerk,
Modern Woodmen of America, Rock
Island, Ill.
Sealed proposals for electric wiring
will also be received under same con-
ditions as above.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-14
OBITUARY.
nueg.er.

T William F. Kruger, one of the early
settlers of Drury township. died at
7:45 last evening at his home near
Ferdinand of complication of all
ments with which he had been long
time sufferer. Mr.. Kruger was "a
years of age and is survived by his
wife and 10 children. The funeral
will be held tomorrow morning with
services at the home at 10 o'clock
and at the German Methodist church
at II O'Clock, interment being made
at the Reynolds cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-14
Tobey.

Clara Elizabeth Tobey, infant daugh-
ter of M. w. Tobey of Milwaukee, died
this morning very suddenly from the
effects of spasm. The child lived
here in the care of it's uncle, C. E.
Tobey. 1104 Twelfth street. where it
has been since the death Of it's own
mother about two months ago. The
remains will be taken to Dodgeville,
Wis, for burial beside the remains of
the mother.