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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
Verdict Came as a Surprise
Afr "Tie-up"
DEFENDANT TOOK IT COOLLY
JURY BROUGHT IN THEIR VER-
DICT OF GUILTY THIS MORNING
AFTER BEING OUT FOR TWO
DAYS AND TWO NIGHTS -
YOUNG DAUGHTERS or col.
COOPER WERE BRAVE WHEN
THE DECISION WAS READ.

Nashville, Tenn, March 20.-Guil-
~ OF murder in the second degree
with twenty years imprisonment as
the penalty was the verdict Of the
jury this morning in the case against
Col. Duncan B. Cooper and his son.
Robin Cooper. charged with the muir
der of former United States Sena-
tor e. w. Carmack.
The verdict, coming as 1t did, upon
the heels Of Foreman Burke's lecla-
ration yesterday, That we are hope
lessly tied UP as to Cooper's," was a
decided surprise.
The defendants took 1t coolly, all
most without emotion. Mrs. Burch
and Mrs. Wilson the young daughters
of Colonel Cooper, were brave and
aside from fearful eyes restrained
their emotion
Bonds $25,o0o Each.
Judge Hart fixed the defendants
bonds at $4,000 each. Several promi-
nent men signed for the bonds, which
amounted to $4,000 in both cases,
although only $4,000 was asked.
There will be no further proceedings
in the case for about a week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
M'CUhBER DENIES
he's AFTER HANS

Washington. March 20.-In connec-
tion with Mr.. Hansbrough's employ
ment as assistant to Nthe committee
on appropriations in the investigation
of the secret service. it was reported
here today that Senator McCumber
had or would protest against his form
er colleagues being given such a place.
and that Mr.. McCumber would inter-
rosate Mr.. Hale as to his authority for
giving the retired senator such DO
sition.
The imputation was that Mr.. Nc
Cumber feared that Mr.. Hansbrough
would stip be In position to block
his ambitions to return to the senate,
or at least to hamper the consumma-
tion OF that ambition.
Mr.. Mccumber, however, entered a
vigorous denial that he had any such
idea. He stated today that he had
assured Mr.. Hale that he was pleased
ut the assignment OF his late colleague
to this important work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
KENNEDY and NORTH DAKOTA
DELEGATION TALK To TAFT
President Assures Them That He Wishes to Give Every Con
sderation to Farmers Of This State-Tarff Questions
are Discussed

so per cent reduction in the tariff on
lumber proved acceptaDle although
free lumber was declared more ac-
ceptable to the people of North Dako-
Ia.
President Taft assured the deIega-
ton that the republican party was
pledged to the protection Of the farmer
as well as labor and interests OF both
will be subserved as tar as he is per-
sonally concerned
M. H. Jewell is to be retained as
register OF the Bismarck landoffce.
John Satterlund, however, will have
to make way for another receiver.
There are numerous candidates for the
place. Senators McCumber and John
son will probably make their recon-
mendation Monday.
The troubles of Minor i. Williams
who Is slated for the Williston office,
has also attracted considerable atten-
ton because OF the attitude of the in
terror department in his case. A siren
uous effort is being made to patch up
the differences in order to secure Will
liams' appointment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
DAY
FOR BILLS
Governor Burke Has Reached
the Tine Limit on Bills.
Big Batch Not Acted Upon up
to Hour Of Going to Press

Bismarck. N. D., March 20.--This ID
last day allowed Governor Burke in
which to approve or disapprove thd
bills passed by the recent legislature.
1t is reported on good authority that
the governor win SIN but thirty OF the
measures now in his hands. and that
the remainder win be consigned to ths
bone pile" All Of the important ap-
preparation bills are yet to be signed
and It Is well known fact that ths
appropriations for the agricultural COLI
lege and the state university win ba
slashed in very liberal manner. The
money available and that appropriat-
ed by the legislature shows diners
ence Of nearly 100000. Consequent-
ly It Is necessary for the governor ia
use the pruning knife.
Prior 20 today but four bills have
been vetoed. the Kennedy bin, appro-
priating $500 for the Grand Army of
the Republic, the Atwood bill provid-
ing for the board OF control the Tray
nor bill providing for the issuance Of
patents for school lands and the bill
relating to the establishment OF q leg
islative drafting bureau.
This afternoon the governor added
another veto In Fl. p. i5s by Wolbert
1t provided for rees TO be paid BY
hawlSers and peddlers.
He announced his approval OF III. B.
263 by Baker Of Cass limiting insur-
ance riskG.
He also approved i0S. the Eerlie bill
for state oil inspection, estabiishina
ports Of entry and admitting Kansas
oils.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20

Washington. March 20.--James Ken
nedy, national committeeman from
North Dakota. accompanied by Sena-
tor McCumber and Representative
Hanna, spent an hour with the presi-
dent this afternoon.
The Payne tariff bill and patronage
matters received attention although
neither Kennedy nor any member of
the delegation could be induced to
discuss the details Of the conference
1t is understood that the delegation
protested against the proposed reduc-
tion in the tariff on farm products
The drawback on imported wheat
entering into the manufacture OF -four
was also opposed on the ground that
the only importers of wheat in this
country are big millers of Minnesota.
The American farmer, it is declared,
has nothing to gain by such proceed
ure, An attack also was made on the
brewing interests who are charged
with the responsibility of causing re-
duction on barley and malt Is and rs
per cent per bushel respectively. The
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
Family Of Willie Whitla Still
IN Suspense
WILLING TO PAY RANSOM
MONEY is NO OBJECT TO THE
SUFFERING PARENTS - ALL
THEY WANT is THEIR Boy
LITTLE SLEEP FOR THE FAITH
ER. MOTHER AND SISTER.

Sharon, Pa. March 2o.-It is conf
IDENTIFY believed by the family of little
William Whitla that some word will
be received during the day from his
kidnappers. The lads father is of the
opinion that the abductors are now
safely ensconced in some retreat and
that after fifty hours of nervous sus-
pense he will received word from his
child.
The fact that small army of police
have failed to locate any tangible
trace of the boy and his captors after
they had deserted the buggy at War.
rem. o., has had depressing effect
upon the hopes Of Mr.. and Mrs. Whit
la. and their only desire now is to
open negotiations with the kidnap-
pers. From the attitude of the par
ents the probabilities are they will
willingly and secretly pay the ransom
of $4,000 If given an opportunity to
do so. Money is no object. They
want their child.
Neither Mr. or Mrs. Whitla or Will
liam's little sister, Salina 10 years
old, have slept very much since the
Kidnapping occurred at $50 a. m.
Thursday morning. They are appar-
emily resigned to the fact that the
kidnappers have the upper hand in
the affair and anxiously await some
intelligence from the men as to what
they are to do to get William back.
Every clue, no matter how slight is
being run down by the boys uncle,
Frank H. Bull, millionaire steel man
ufacturer, and other relatives of the
family.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
MRS. LILLE
wins OUT
Convicted Of Numbering HuS-
band Gets Insurance

Lincoln Neb., March 20.-Mrs Lena
Margaret Lille this morning won her
suit against the Modern Woodmen.
The jury in the district court last
night handed in sealed verdict. When
opened it was found that Mrs. Lille
had been awarded sum of $4,2S3.75.
She sued for $4,000 and interest and
this sum was allowed. Mrs. Lille
started suit to collect a policy held by
her husband, whom she was accused
of numbering. She was convicted and
was pardoned by Governor Mickey
just before he retired from office.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
TUCKER SAYS Wife
DISGRACED HIN

Chicago, Ill, March 2o.-Col william
F. Tucker, U. s. A. retired, today filed
in the supreme court an answer deny
ing the allegations OF cruelty and
drunkenness made by his wife, Mrs.
Mary Logan Tucker, in her petition
for decree OF seperate maintenance.
In his answer Colonel Tucker declares
that since May a. 1907, when he re-
fused to agree to allow her a divorce,
she has done evrything to disgrace
him. He denies that Mrs. Tucker liw-
ed with him until April II, 1897, and
asserts that she deserted him prior to
that date.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
SHERMAN WAS not
ACCIDENT VICTIM

Washington, March 20.--Harry e.
Davendorf, secretary to vice-Presi-
dent Sherman received a message
shortly after II o'clock this morning,
asking about official stationery mat
ters and making no mention of any in
disposition Word has been received
ut the vice. presidents once OF wide
spread rumors that Sherman had met
with an accident and this message was
taken as an indication that the report
was unfounded.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
ITALY SEARCHES
FOR BLACK HAND

Palermo. March 20.--Signor Geola,
the head Of the local police depart
ment, said today in an interview that
the authorities were doing everything
possible to apprehend the slayers Of
Joseph Petrosini, head of the Italian
bureau of the New York police de-
partment, who was killed in this city
March IL. Ample funds have been
provided for this end. New arrests
are being made daily, but the details
are being kept secret in order that the
Malta have as little knowlwedge as
possible of the direction of the re-
searches.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
N. D. INDIANS TO
FURNISH OWN BEEF

Washington, March 20.-InJlians
of the Standing Rock agency here
after will furnish their own beef.
This is a departure from the old
custom when the government
would go into the open market for
bids on beef supplies. The gov
ernment has been accustomed to
paying cents per pound to the
Sioux Indians for their beef, but as
this is below the market value a
complaint is expected In which
event the price will be increased to
the prevailing market rates.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
Jumped Track While Going go
Miles an Hour
ENGINEER MEETS HIS DEATH
MAN AT THROTTLE HERoIcALLY
STUCK TO HIS POST IN AN At
TEMPT TO STOP THE FLYING
cARs-LEAvEs TRACK AT A
SHARP CURVE.

Como, Colo, March 20.-An ore
train on the Colorado & Southern Ry.
composed of sixteen loaded cars got
beyond control last night on a steep
grade from Boreas pass on the crest
Of the continental divide and jumped
the track at sharp curve while going
at a rate Of ninety miles an hour
Engineer Schwartz who stuck to his
engine in a heroic effort to stop the
train was instantly killed Other
members of the train crew, jumped
and escaped with minor injuries.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
Relief Work in Italy Progresses.

Rome, March 20.-Queen Helena has
received favorable reports OF the work
OF succor being done by the American
relief committee in the earthquake
zone and Lieutenant Commander R.
r. Belknap. the American naval at
tache at Rome, is the recipient OF much
praise for the thorough way in which
he has organized the work. The queen
is again suffering from fever from the
broken rib sustained in her accident at
Messina shortly after the earthquake.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
DEBATE ON
TARIFF BILL
VIII Be Begun in the House
on Monday
BOTH HOUSES ADJOURNED

Washington, March 20.-Neither
house of congress was in session to-
day, both having adjourned over until
Monday. In the senate at that day
attention viii be given to the select
ing of the various committees. While
In the house general debate on the
tariff bill will be begun. 1t is also
probable that an agreement will be
reached whereby the sessions shall
commence at Rn early hour and run
Antn s o'clos9 this arrangement to
last until the bill is ready for amend
ment when, 1t is expected, the usual
hours will be observed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
POSED AS FRIEND !.
OF LONGWORTR

Cincinnati, o.. March 20.-A young
man who for six weeks has posed as
valet and chauffeur of an intimate
friend Of the family of Congressman
Longworth and on the strength of the
story, attempted to pass bad checks
with Longworth's name signed to
them, was arrested last night He
gave the name Of Fred E. PeArce of
Boston. The police believe Pearce
who, they say also went under the
name of Pearson, has passed bad
checks in other cities.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
TAFT Is BACK
AT WASHINGTON

Washington, March 20. President
Taft arrived in Washington from New
York at 7:12 this morning. He was
accompanied only by Captain Butt,
his military aide, and assistant Secre
fary Misch1er. Mrs Taft and Miss
Mabel Boardman, who accompanied
the party from this city have gone to
Boston, IT Is said, to look at some sum-
nner homes In that neighborhood.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
BURKE CUTS
A. c. CASH
One-Fourth the Total Excess
Taken out Of the A. c.
Thirty Bills had not Been Re-
ported at $3.50 Today

Bismarck, N. D., March z0.--The to-
tai appropriations of the last session
exceeds the possible revenues by
$4,000 and Governor Burke decided
to cut that amount out of the differ
ent appropriation bills. He took one
fourth of the entire amount out of the
North Dakota agricultural college and
vetoed the $35,0O0 for dairy barn.
He had vetoed six bills at $3.50 and
had thirty in his possession at that
hour.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
BRYAN ROASTS
.DEMS. in CONGRESS

Lincoln, Neb., March 20.--In his late
speech at the Bryan birthday banquet,
which lasted until early today, VIM.
J. Bryan rebuked the twenty-three
democrats in congress who had aided
the Cannon forces.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
GLASS IN EYE; BOY
S0BBED FOR WEEKS

Acadie, La, March 90
After sobbing almost inces-
sanity for ten weeks with the
pain which he said was in one OF
his eyes and the cause of which
could not be located. the young
son Of Postmaster Jack Sutton
Of Bear Creek. this parish, was
taken yesterday to an oculist
A piece Of glass half an inch
long and nearly as wide was
found lodged behind the child's
left eye-ball.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
GANGWAY BREAKS;
SEVERAL KILLED

barrow. In E'urness. England, March
so,--The aangway connecting the bat-
tlsghin van Guard with the wharf at
vscIaX@ son Maxim yard. collapsed
today. Fifty worlxmen werc precipi-
fated TO the dock Three oG them were
killed and forty injured.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20

An elaborate programme has been
prepared by the quartette choir Of the
First Congregational church and IL
VIII be given Saturday evening. March
27. The Ladies' Glee club Of Fargo
college viii assist. The music fund OF
the church badly needs q liberal infia-
ton, hence The object Of the Concert.
The programme in detail will appear
in due course.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20

Raymond d. Warner, formerly Of
the Sundbsrg 1ewelry store. hes gona
to Chicago to take up special course
in optical work and engraving.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20

Alfonso had expected to make trial
ascent in the airship until Mrs. AL
fonso butted in. whereupon. being a
dutiful husband he contented himself
with having his picture taken in the
airship in which he has found SO deep
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
ROBBERS LOOT
AN IOWA BANK

Des Moines, Iowa. March 2o.--safe-
blowers dynamited the safe Of the
First National bank Of Imogene, Page
county, during the night and took all
of the cash on hand. Section hands
on their way to work, early this morn
ing, discovered the robbery. Several
thousand dollars is reported to have
been taken.
Council Bluffs Notified.
Council Bluffs, Iowa, March 20,--
The police OF this city have been noti-
fed of the dynamiting Of the safe Of
the First National bank of rmogene,
Iowa. the amount of cash taken being
given at $1,000. The bank is capital
ICED at $4,000 and carries about $780,
600 in deposits.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20

an intenast. 1t is interesting TO note
In this connection. however, that Queen
Ena has finally consented to allow her
husband to purchase power driven
gas balloon and the king will shortly
be able to satisfy his curiosity regard
ing aero navigation.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-08-12
HARRISON.
Brownie.

Mrs. Linderman and Lizzie went to
Oskaloosa Tuesday.
John Hopkins was able to make a
trip to town last Saturday.
w. J. Gladwin and family visited rel
atives in Buxton last Sunday.
Ray Comstock visited friends and
relatives in Eddyville recently. "
Oscar Buckler and family have
been visiting Grandma Buckler.
Noah Mccormick was recent Wis
itor at the home OF Nathan Cox
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Barrows were
Sunday visitors with 4. Buckler and
family.
John Plum. Ed Brubaker and Jim
Boggs have treated their families to
new carriages.
Joe Wnitson's engine blew up while
he was threshing for Frank Seams
the other day.
The township fixed bad mud hole
near the John Thompson place during
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Wilson and Tom
Oliver and family were Sunday Wis
itors at the Elmer Tullis home.
Four or five thershing machines OPP
Grating in this part OF the country
make it very hard to secure hands
enough.
The hunters license law pleases
the farmers. Anyone hunting without
permission may have their license re-
voked by the auditor.
The school board of Fairview have
made an Improvement to the scnool
premises in the shape OF a new coal
house and toilet. They have also put
tablet on the south gable lettered,
"Fairview 1905" Oscar Buckler did
the carpenter work and painting.
Aug. IL. Tel T.. Phone.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-08-12
Market Notes.

Average weight OF hogs gained two
pounds last week
Top of cattle market year ago at
this time was around $7.75.
William Litzenberg, Mount Pleas
ant, was here with two cars OF cattle.
He reports fat cattle about all gone;
crop prospects good.
w. j. McEniry, of Melrose, was here
with four cars of cattle of his own
feeding yesterday. Marketable stock
is not very plenty in his section.
Homer c. Delong, one of the repre-
sentative shippers from Thayer, was
on the market with a shipment of
choice hogs, which sold at $S.05.
Car Lot Accomplishment 500 cars,
corn 262 cars, oats 523 cars. Total
receipts of wheat at Chicago, Mime
apolis and Duluth yesterday were 554
cars, compared with 81 cars last
week and SO cars the corresponding
day year ago.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-08-12
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Chicago, Aug. IL.
Official receipts yesterday: Hogs
11,301; cattle 7,50S; sheep 23,67S.
Official shipments yesterday: Hogs
2,752; cattle 2,519; sheep 4,432.
HOGS.-Receipts today $4,000. Mar
ket very slow and to 10c lower than
yesterdays average. Mixed and but
cheers $715@7.90; good to choice $7.35
0790; rough heavy $7.O5@725; light
$7350790; bulk $3.50. us; pigs
$6.S5@775. Clearance yesterday poor.
Estimated receipts tomorrow 5000.
twc.k3G2practiR
CATTLE.-Receipts today $4,000.
Market steady to shade lower; es-
timated receipts tomorrow, 5000.
Beeves $4.3O@75O; cows and heifers,
$2.25@G25; stockers and feeders, $500
OSLO; westerns S4.00@6.00.
SHEEP. - Receipts today $4,000.
Market weak to 10c lower; estimated
receipts tomorrow $1,000. Sheep $500
$500; lambs $4.50@5.O0; yearhngs
$4.50@5.7O. '#
Hogs closing more active and weak
at the early decline. Top $3.50; mixed
and butchers $7.15@7.90; good to
choice $735@79O; rough heavy sos
@725; light $73O@7S5; bulk $3.50
IT'S; pigs $6.S5@71O.
Cattle closing good to steady; 9TH
ers mostly to 10c lower.
Sheep closing weak
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-08-12
B,rridee s Connect

state executive council. Total gross
earnings were $295, 631.69, of which
more than three-fourths was received
from passengers. Gross passenger
earnings were S225,747.17; freight
earnings, 46,59O60, and the express
earnings, $3,0S9.,l. Gross earnings
per mile, s5,266.91. Length of this
line is Sc miles. You will see the
length OF this line makes a fair COM
parison to the length OF the proposed
fine. Our passenger traffic may not be
quite so large, but our freight traffic
ought to be much larger. In addition
to the freight business We expect to
have a very large express business,
as we expect to make arrangements
with one of the largest express COM
panies not reaching this territory at
present, to send all their express over
our line. We also should have a
heavy mail traffic; our connection
with the main trunk line will be such,
that we ought to have a great deal OF
excess baggage derived from travelling
men carrying large sample trunks.
We wish to say word right here
to the subscribers to these bonds,
especially to the land owners. 1t has
been our experience without single
exception, that whenever an interur-
ban passes through a good farming
community, even though it may paral
lei steam road, it has increased the
value of farm lands from ten to TWEEN
ty-fve dollars per acre the first year,
and in Illinois, where we have been
operating, the farm land has been
steadily increasing until now S225.U0
per acre is very common price for
good farm land, and 1t is hard telling
where it will stop. The city and town
property owners also have something
to look forward to, for the interurbans
are known all over the East as town
builders. II brings more business
more people, more everything, and as
your town and city grows just so your
property increases in value. So the
interurban is of equal value to all
There is not a man living within five
miles of an interurban line but what
is benefited by same. The greater
your holding the greater the benefit
so If the people along this proposed
line will cooperate witt us, you will
surely get the road you have waited
so many years for, and when it is
completed you will be glad you wait.
ed, as the service will be of the best,
both for passengers and freight, and
we pledge ourselves that it will be
second to none in the state when
completed. Should there be any sur
plus money received from the sale
of bonds, over and above the cost OF
the building and equipping of the road
all such money is to remain in the
treasury of the company to be used
for extensions, or as the directors may
see fit.
The money pledged is to be paid in
five payments, as follows: 20 per
cent to be paid as soon as the neces-
sary amount to build the road Is
pledged: balance to be paid in equal
payments, which will be stated in the
pledges.
Respectfully submitted by
GEO. E. WODEhOUST,
SAMUEL w. STRUBHAR,
Engineers.