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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
Mexican Towns Menaced BY
Obnoxious Gas
PRODUCE STRANGE RESULTS
METALS IN TOWN s5 MILES AWAY
TURN BLACK, BIRDS ARE KILL.
ED AND EYEsIeHr OF PEOPLE
ARE AFFECTED BY FLOW OF
OIL AT Doz RoscAs, MEXICO.

washington, Dec. s. Fumes so
strong that all metals la town sixty
fve miles away are turning black. buz-
Grads, parrots and other birds are
dying in great numbers ano the eve
sight of many people far away is af-
fected, are announced as among tbe
remarkable results of the great fow
OF Mexican oil well at Doz Boscas
Mexico. Since the recent fierce CON
migration there which consumed sew
eraI million barrels of Oil. during its
almost two months continuance the
best engineering skill on both sides oe
the Mexico and the United states
boundary has been engaged ir an ef-
fort to control it and save the oil
Reservoir and Dikes Useless
An immense reservoir and dikes
have been built but the oil passed over
there with ease and spread over La
guna for several miles. Men and ami
mails, reports Consul Griffiths at
I Tampico, are becoming ill from the
obnoxious gas as constantly thrown
on in great quantities by the wells.
Ozuluama, town in Veracruz state.
seven leagues distant, and Tampico,
sixty five miles distant, are experienc-
ing blackening of metal from this
cause, and all, ships entering Tampico
from Vera Cruz and passing near the
well show the effects of the poisonous
gasses.
The Diaz governme1>S has sent to the
well 900 sauners tn assist the coroDop1,
a2d protect the lives and property of
the people living and working in that
vicinity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
JOSEPH TILL
DENIED PARDON

Bismarck, N. d., Dec. 5.-After near
.ly ten years Of effort to obtain a par
don for Joseph Till of Pembina coun-
ty, those. who are urging the pardon
were again disappointed yesterday
when the state board OF pardons refus-
ed to grant the pardon asked for. No
formal vote was taken on the applica-
tion, but at least one and probably
two members of the board would have
been against 1T. Till was sentenced to
life Imprisonment in Pembina county
thirteen years ago for the murder OF
Adam Miller, relative There has
been a continued effort to obtain a
pardon for the past seven or eighht
years, in which the Hungarian govern
ment has joined, but to no effect.
The state board commuted the death
sentence of Charles Peltier, a half
breed, to life Imprisonment. Peltier
was convicted OF completely in the
murder of an old man and hi3 niece
at Eomber In Bottineau county. The
sentence was commuted solely on the
ground OF the youth OF the applicant,
who claims to be only fifteen years
of age.
The board denied the application of
Joe Peltier. and he will be executed
Feb. 8.
The application OF ID. M. Noah, an
other prisoner nnder death sentence
was withdrawn.
The board denied the application OF
Carl Hanson, life prisoner from
Ward county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
CROWDS DESERT
DAVIS TRIAL
EXIT OF MRS. RICE FROM WIT
NESS STAND THiNs our
CROWD AT RusTsN
"'iRDER CASE.

4 Omaha, Dec. 5.The attendance at
the trial Of Chafles e. Davis. charged
with the killing Of DIR. Frederick Rus
tin, was not as large today as hereto
fore. The most had been shown in the
testimony OF Mrs. Rice. the states
chief witness and after she left the
stand yesterday there was a notable
thinning out Of the crowd.
Contrary to custom Judge Sears an
nouhced yesterday that there would
be no Saturday afternoon recess and
the hope was expressed by the at
torneys for the defense that all testi-
mony would be in before adjournment
today. There is little doubt that the
arguments win begin Monday
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
MAY Be HITCH
IN Mill Plan
PILLs5U RY- WASH5uRN RE-oR-
GANlzATIoN MAY ENcoUN- q
TER oPPoc -ioN.

London, Dec. 5.--Notwithstanding
the acceptance BY the English commit.
tee ofeshareholders Of the Pillsbury-
Washburn Milling Co, or the pro-
posed reorganization plan, much doubt
is expressed today as to whe..-er the
plan will actually be carried out. 1t is
certain that it will not become eff
fective for some time.
The debenture holders themselves
have not been consulted as to the ac-
ton taken by theif committee and
their decision rs uncertain.
Many Of the, large stockholders de-
clare that they will stand as good a
chance of recovery by liquidation as
by depending solely on the payment of
interest and water and mill rentals.
Another obstacle in the way of re-
organization is the objection OF the
preferred shareholders to the proposed
unification share plan, which they be-
lieve would work the greatest hard
ship to them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
west POINT LAUDS
COLORED TROOPS
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE AcAD.
ENVY HAS ONLY PRAISE FOR
NEGRO CAVALRY.

Washington, Dec. 5.--Whatever may
be the attitude of other communities
toward the colored troops in the Unit
ed States army. West Point has only
words of praise and appreciation faI
the colered cavalry detachment sta
toned at the United States military
academy. Col H. l.. Scott, superin-
tendent of the academy, voices this
attitude in his annual report to the
secretary of war, made public today
The cavalry detachment tcolored
has continued its excellent showing
and has demonstrated still further the
advantages Of colored over white men
for this dnty," says Colonel Scott.
There are 116 vacancies in the corps
of cadets. Colonel Scott recommends
that ninety-two extra cadetships be
authorized to offset the normal short
age. ~ ..a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
UNCLE sam AS
A SOCIAL MENTOR

Postoffice regulations as q factor
governing social customs loom up with
considerable Importance since socnety
matrons of Fargo learned today that
invitations to bridge parties at which
through the mails.
Cant send Mrs. So-and So note
through the malls, acking her to come
over for an evening of bridge?" Post
master Plumley was asked by aston
,ished and inclined to be indignant wo-
men over the telephone today, and they
were told they could not. IL prizes were
to be awarded.
What shall we dor the bridge de-
votees asked each other. We can re-
yiye the fashion of sending out invi-
tations by boy, or we can telephone,
were among the suggestions.
Barring invitations from the mail
isn't all either The woman who loves
to entertain at cards and who gives
lovely cut glass and hand painted
china prizes, will no longer have the
pleasure of seeing her party described
in the newspapers, with list Of those
who received prizes, since the head
of the postoffice department at Wash
ington has ruled that newspapers
canont go through the mails Ii they
publish names OF prize winners at a
card party.
The postoffice regulation here mem
toned is not q new one. II Is the old
one concerning lotteries, gift concerts
and games of chance~and q recent de-
cision makes 1t apply to bridge or
other card parties where prizes are
awarded
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
MINISTER WOULD
NOT CLEAN WALK
Rev. James Morrison Of jamestown
Pleced Under Arrest--Ignorea
Police Orders.

jamestown, N. D.. Dec. 5.--A con-
.fiict between clergyman ana city au-
thorities was. one of the amenities in
this city today and 1t arose over the
attempted enforcement OF. the city
ordinance providing for the clearing
of Sidewalks of snow
The Rev. James Z. Morrison, pastor
OF the Methodist church, was ordered
by the proper officers to- clean OFF his
sidewalk end for some reason the or
der was disobeyed, with the result that
the reverend gentleman was taken be-
fore the justice Of the peace. The city
attorney took a hand, in the matter
and there developed conflict of au-
thority and adjustments are in order.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
Small Sensation Created in
Philadelphia
ART TREASURES MISSING
POLICE NOTIFIED THAT vALu-
ARLEs ESTIMATED TO BE
WORTH $4,000 HAD DISAPPEAR
ED FROM HOME OF MRS. GEO.
WOOD SINCE HER DEATH.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 5.--The po-
lice of this city who have been noti-
fed that jewelry, valuable furs and
art treasures variously estimated at
worth from $4,000 to $4,000 had dis
appeared from the home of the late
Mrs. Geo. Wood since her death on
Oct. 13, declared today that il the
money and articles alleged to be miss
ing were taken from her house they
were not carried off by persons who
make stealing a business.
The alleged disappearance of val
uables has created a small sensation
among Mrs. Woods friends. The
dead woman was so years old and was
the widow OF George Wood. former
American manager for the Foreign In
surance Co. Her handsome home on
North Broad street was well furnished
and contained art treasures gathered
here and abroad.
Wealth Was imaginary.
The police are firm in the belief
that the alleged missing articles were
not carried away by professional
thieves. They further declare that
Mrs. Woods wealth was largely i'm
aginary and that She was in debt when
she died.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
YOUNG WIFE ABANDONED.
Minot Woman Tells a PitifuI Tale
Before JUDGE MURRAY.

Minot. N. D., Dec. 5.-Mrs,. Wilbur
f. Sullivan, young woman who was
married to her husband after he had
been arrested on grave charge, told
a pitiful tale in Judge Murray's court
the other day.
Mrs. Sullivan who was formerly Miss
Deborah Johnson, accuses her husband
of abandoning her and falling to sup
port her. The couple were married
only ten days ago. and she says that
he has done little or nothing to. sup
port her. The woman Is in a delicate
condition and the case appeals to the
city authorities as being particularly
pathetic one.
Sullivan is switchman with the
Great Northern railroad
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
GERMANY In NO
PACT With JAPAN
BERLIN DENIES THAT KAISER
AND Mt<Apo ARE TO FOL-
Low U. S.-JAPAN
AGREEMENT.

Berlin, Dec 5.--The report that
Germany and Japan purpose to- con-
clude an agreement concerning China
similar in terms to the American Jap
anese understanding. is without foun-
dation. It was said at the foreign Of
fee today that neither country had
taken any steps looking to such nego-
tiations, and that it was improbable
that anything Of the kind would oc-
cur. at least in the near future, as
Germany had no intention OF submit
ting a proposal.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
WELLS-FARGO
MUST tell WHY
CALIFORNIA INJUNCTION Il
THREATENED AGAINST AD-
vANcED EXPRESS RATES.

San Francisco, Dec. 5-on petition OF
fve of the largest dry goods firms in
this city Circuit Judge Van Fleet has
ordered the Wells-F Fargo Express Co
to show cause why temporary in
junction restraining the company from
: making collections at the advanced
rates on large shipments between New
York and Pacific coast points should
not be granted. The new rates show
an Increase over the special rates here
tofore effective of from a 2 per cent
advance on 5O0-pound shipments to a
90 per cent advance on 10000 pound
shipments.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05

ARE IN Want
Appalling Condition Revealed In
Great Britain
100000 SOULS AFFECTED
CONSUL GENERAL WYNNE OF
LONDON MAKES STARTLING
REPORT TO THE GOVERNMENT
AT WAsHlNoToN-uNEMPLoY-
MENT AN DEPRESSION ARE
THE CAUSES.

Washington Dec. 5.-Over 100000
human beings in Great Britain are en-
during hardships and want through
unemployment and general depression
on the trades. The unions have ad-
vised all union men to refuse to work
overtime, reports Consul General
Wynee OF London. ......
The federation points that very few
skillful workingmen are out of en-
ployment though unskilled workmen
are workless. ..s ..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
CASTRO Will
NOT RETURN
PARTISAN PAPERS BELIEVE VEN.
EZuELA's PRESIDENT HAS
LEFT COUNTRY FOR GOOD
HAS MONEY PLANT
ED IN. EUROPE.

Paris, Dec. 5.-some OF the news
papers here express the. belief that
President Castro has deserted vene-
zuela forever. They say that for years
he has been sending money to England
and France. where they estimate he
has $60,000,000 deposited
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
HANSBROUGH I'LL
in MINNEAPOLIS
SENIOR SENATOR STRICKEN
AeAIN.WiTH EAR AFFLIc-
TIoN-coNpITloN NOT
SERIOUS.

Minneapolis. Dec. 5.--United States
Senator Hansbrough OF North Dakota
is Ill in Minneapolis. He is attended
by an eye and ear specialist and for
the last two days grained nurse has
been assisting the physician. Senator
Hansbrough's condition is not thought
to be serious. He came to Minneapolis
several days ago on his way to Wash
ington to attend the coming session of
congress. He was not feeling well
when he undertook the trip, and since
arriving in Minneapolis he has been
growing worse.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
CRUISER YANKEE
SINKS, Grew SAFE

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 5.-The
U. s. cruiser Yankee, which was float
ed yesterday, afterN having been
aground on reef at the western en-
trance to Buzzard's Bay for several
weeks, sunk early today off Penikcs
island. The fifteen members Of the
cruisers crew were landed safely.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
DAUGHTER OF tom
JOHNSON DIVORCED
DECREE GRANTED IN CLEVE-
LAND BECAUSE ITALIAN
PLAYWRIGHT DID NOT
SUPPORT HER.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 5.--Mrs. Eliza
beth Johnson Mariani. daughter of
Mayor Tom L. Johnson, today was
granted a divorce from FREDERICK Mar
iani OF New York. @Mrs. Mariana tes-
titled that her husband had never sup
ported her from the time she married
him until she left him.
Miss Johnson and Mariani We're
married In March, 1907, at the home
OF the mayor. Shortly afterward the
couple went to New York to live. In
few months they separated. Mar
iani Is an Italian plays. right.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
REBELS enter
PORT AU PRINCE
ARMY or 1900, WITH GENERAL
slLoN AT HEAD, is GIVEN A
GREAT OVATION TODAY.

Fort Au Prince, Haiti, Dec. s. The
Revolutionary army, 5000 strong,
marched into Port An Prince at 5
o'clock this morning. General Anterne
Silon was at its head, and he was Civ
EN- an ovation by the people of the
city. The entrance OF the soldiers
was orderly. and discipline is being
maintained.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
BROWN BOUND
over AT LA INQUIRE
MAN WHO SHOT FRIEND AT, JUD
IS HELD TO THE DISTRICT
COURT

La Moure, N. D., Dec 5. - Joseph
Brown, who is alleged to have shot
his friend, during a drunken brawl at
Jud in this county several days ago.
had his preliminary hearing before a
justice in this city today and the
court felt warranted in holding the
prisoner for trial to the district court.
and the prisoner was remanded to the
county jail pending his giving bonds
of $4,000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05

Boston. Mass, Dec. 5.-Friends OF
Samuel j. Elder the well known Bos-
ton attorney, are actively wire pulling
these days in Mr.. Elders Behalf The
friends represent strong political
factor in the east Mr.. Elder himself
is personal friend of President elect
Taft and is well known through his
legal ability. He was graduated from
Yale in 1873, a year before Mr.. Taft
entered. Two years later he was ad-
mitted to the bar in Massachusetts
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
SEARCH The RED
RIVER FOR BODY

st. Vincent, Mimi, Dec. 5.-Consid-
erable concern is felt here today as to
the whereabouts of John E. Mortomor
and it is feared that he has fallen into
the Red river. He left this place
Thanksgiving day saying that he was
going to Pembina to attend to some
matters and he has not been seen nor
heard OF since. A diver from winn.-
peg has been employed to make de-
scents in the river at probable points
where the missing man mas have fal-
len in. The disappearance Is elouded
with mystery. g.,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
MARGARET ELLINGTON
WILL QUIT The STAGE

New York, Dec. 5.-Permanent re-
tirement of Margaret Ellington from
the stage has been announced by her
husband, Daniel F'rohman
She has been appearing in The Thief
and narrowly escaped a nervous
breakdown recently. owing to the
nervous tension of her role.
Miss Ellington made her debut with
Jas. X. Hackett, In The Pride OF Jeni-
90.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
Chicago IN
Chill GRIP
Winters First Onslaught on
Wire Service Vicious

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 5.-Winter's first
onslaught on wire service in the east
was made today when a wet snow, ac-
companied in some places by a high
wind. demoralized telegraph service
between Chicago and Pittsburg. Line
men were ordered out all along the
line to make repairs as fast as pos
sible. In other directions from Chi
cago conditions were reported normal.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05

and engaged in law practice in Bos-
ton, where he has been for the last
thirty three years. During this time
he has never, aspired to public Office,
but has been a staunch republican and
has been active in state and national
politics.
Should Mr.. Elder be selected as at
torney general over Frank Kellogg II
would greatly please the east, which
is very desirous of securing an east
ern man to succeed Bonaparte.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05

REPUBLICAN LEADERS HOLD
HARMONY CONFERENCE IN
GOTHAM TO CEMENT RELA-
TIoNs OF TAFT, ROOT AND
STATE CHAIRMAN - GOVERN
oR's POLICIES DISCUSSED.

New York. Dec. 5.-An important
Fsix-hour conference of the republicans
leaders in this state was held quietly
yesterday at the republican club here.
This statement was issued at it's con-
clusion:
The conference was for the purpose
of cementing the harmonious relations
which exist between President Elect
Taft, Secretary Root, who is to be
elected United States senator In 'P1att's
place, and Chairman Woodruff of the
state committee who is to remain
chairman for the next two years. Un-
der no circumstances will woodrufe
accept any appointment. He is to re-
main at the head of the state COM
mittee and the state officers-eIect and
their representatives have come to an
agreemnt that Chairman Woodruff is
to be made clearing house man
through whom all appointments are to-
be made to the state departments of
comptroller, secretary of state, state
treasurer, attorney general and state
engineer and surveyor. Those present
at the conference today are to make
requests OF Governor Hughes for an.
pointments."
Opposition Is Denied.
1t was emphaticaIly asserted that
the conference discussed no opposi-
ton measures to Governor Hughes
and the continuance OF his policies in
this state. While It was reported that
the meeting was held 70 form an aIIi-
ance against the governor one of the
leaders declared that the republicans
In the legislature and the republican
happy to acquiesce in Governor
Hughes policies when they are meri-
torious in the interests of the people
OF the state and the republican or
| ganizatfon'' ..--
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
EXPLOSION KILLS
TWO WORkMEN

Maynard, Mass, Dec. 5.--The Corn
ing mill OF the American Powder Co.'S
plant in this town blew up just be-
fore 1880 p. m. today and two men
were killed The building was de-
molished.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
DISCHARGE RECEIVERS
OF WESTINGHOUSE CO.

Pitfsburg. Pa, Dec. 6.--The receiy-
ers Of the Westinghouse Electric and
Manufacturing Co. and Securities IN,
vestment Co. were discharged in the
United States circuit court today by
Judge JAS s. Young. No accounts OF
the receivers are required to be filed
~ order Of tha court
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
EX-CHIEF OF CREEKS
DIES AT OKLAHOMA

stidhan, Okla, Dec. 5RolIy Nc
Intosh 7e years old. ex-chief Of the
creek Indians is dead at his nome
near here. Mcintosh had been reps
rcsentative of the tribe at Washington
Tor the past ten years.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
2 DEAD; 30 HURT
near SEATTLE

Seattle, Dec. At is reported that
two persons were killed and thirty in
jured today in street car accident,
several miles out.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05

The announcement that the United
States government is by no means TO
abandon its efforts to detect and pun
isl great corporations that do business
contrary to- the letter or spirit OF the
law means renewal OF activity In the
bureau or corporations that branch OF
the department OF commerce and labor
which conducts trust" Investigations.
Recently this novel Intelligence ofTice"
has been making searching investiga-
tions or the lumber TRUST. the tobacco
trust and the steel trust. IN this work
especially creditable records have been
made by two officials OF whom the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-12-05
oil fumes
ARE DEADLY
Bay State Man ip ace With
Kellogg for Attorney-General

4 -%-%-&-&-4-4-4-4-.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-31
NICK ALTROCK BALKS.
sox Pitcher Unwilling 10 Sign with
"COndftiem" Clause.

Chicago, Jan. 30.-President Charles A.
Comiskey, of the White sox. is waiting
for the appearance Of Pitcher Nick Alt
rock with great interest. The boss has
heard that the handsome southpaw has
baked on the contract sent TO him at
Cincinnati to sign. II seems that con
dition' clause has been imbedded in the
contents of the contract and that the
Apollo of modern baseball heroes will lose
net sum Of $500 if he is unable to as
same his duties at any stage.
Against this the Onioan balks. Accord
ing TO reports from Cincinnati, ne claims
that anybody who wants to put him in
bad with the boss can divorce him from
the extra coin. Last year Nicholas did
not bend the winsOme curves as neatly
as expected. At times he was not in the
"pink" of condition.
This action of Altrock's is reminiscent
Of last winter, when he held out for more
salary He was so determined that he
came on from Cincinnati. visited Comis-
key, and-signed up inside of two min
utes
1t is the belief of most of the fans that
II Altrock leans less heavily against the
mahogany top his pitching record would
assume roster tinge this season. "A
soft pedal on the brass rail would about
land Nick into the topnOtch class again. ="
was the manner in which an enthusiastic
admirer of the national sport phrased It,
And judging from the mods and indistinct
murmurs of assent which the remark
brought forth from those within hearing
1t looked like a snappy summing up
Of the situation.