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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-12

was In Bismarck yesterday in PurcelTs
interest and has not returned. Gustav
| Schiller, former states attorney. said.
i have never been more surprised
politically than / am at this appoint
ment"
County Judge Van Arnam said: az
am disappointed at this appointment.
| However, 1 do not censure Governor
Burke"
Mayor Eberley said: 'T presume
the governor has made good selection.
although / do not know his man. He
has had time enough to consider all
the candidates, and doubtless selected
the one he thought best for the place"
George E. Wallace said: "I am dis
appointed that Purcell was not APP
pointed, but otherwise am satisfied"
Former Representative H. j. Con-
molly said. think the governor made
a great mistake by not selecting w. e.
Purcell before all others"
G. D. Rittenhouse, a democratic war
horse, declared. 1.-THE governor evil
IDENTIFY didn't want to send anyone to
Washington who would come back a
bigger man than he is. He is trying
to build up Burke party rather than
a democratic party"
Little Known at jamestown.
jamestown, N D., Nov. 12.-Govern-
or Burke's appointee for senator is
generally not known to residents of
this part of the state. Among leading
democrats who ventured an opinion
concerning the appointment, L. B. Me
meyer said:
1T is difficult to express a view re-
garding one not personally known to
me. Probably man of more general
state acquaintance would have been
more satisfactory to the party 1t is
not regarded as very important mat
ter, however, as the term is short and
the incumbent will not naturally be ex-
pected to take a prominent part in ma
tional affairs"
@. B. Avis said: Il favored Purcell
and do not know Mr. Thompson. do
not believe the appointment will affect
the party or cut much figure either
way
c. A. Klause said Il am not ac-
quainted with Mr.. Thompson, but pre-
sumo the governor acted according to
his best judgment in the matter"
Mitchell Murphy said: Il am dis
appointed that Purcell was not the man.
favored his appointment for rea-
sons Of special fitness for the position.
Any new and untried man will have to
force recognition. understand the APP
pointee Is competent and is a consist
ent democrat and he may prove all
right"
"The appointee is not personally
known to me-" said F. A. Lenz, "and
therefore am not in a position to ex-
press a view on his qualifications"
M p. Morris said: Il understand
the appointtee is a banker and a good
democrat, and while favored Purcell,
think the appointment Of any worthy
democrat will be satisfactory to the
party"
j.. b.. Fried said. Il have heard Of
Mr. Thompson and understand he is
man of splendid reputation in the
northern part of the state. Personally
favored another aspirant but Thomp-
sons appointment may prove the wis
est one in the end"
At Grand Forks.
Grand Forks, N. D., Nov. 1.-THE
rank and file OF the Grand Forks de-
uocracy IL more pleased than dis
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-12
YOUNG'S CLAIM CHECKS

I. J. Young & sons rus ana Trans
Ter Co. will give you claim checks for
baggage to and from all depots, hoteln
and residences. Phone is.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
MAyBRAY SUED FOR LOSSES
w. II McGRATH ASKS DAMAGES
FOR ALLEGED FAKE CONTESTS.
Two Other Actions Also Brought In
Famous millionaire" and
mike" Gases.

Council Bluffs, Ia, Oct. 1.-TWO
more civil suits were fled in the fed
eral court to recover $25,5sO alleged
to have been lost as result of fake
wrestling matches and prize fights pro-
noted by j. c. Maybray, now under in
dictment for alleged illegal use Of the
mails. Twelve Of theses uits have
been filed, involving $4,000.
The first case is that of w. H. Nc
Grath, a lumberman. Of Minneapolis.
who sues for $4,000. The suit is d..
rected against the First National bank,
Ernest E. Park, a national Republican
committeeman for Ohio, Benjamin
Marks, local capitalist whose name
also figures in the Maybray indict-
ments, Maybray himself and P. G.
Connors, formerly cashier of the First
National bank and now connected with
the City National bank, of this city.
The other suit is brought against
Benjamin Marks and Maybray, by p.
E. George, of San Antonio, Texas. He
charges that he lost his money in New
Orleans, where, after losing $3.50 on
a fake wrestling match he was IN
duced to return home and secure 5000
more which he also lost in similar
manner.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
[AMMANY NAMES
JUSTICE GAYN0R.
TO LEAD DEMOCRATIC MUNICH.
AL TICKET IN NEW YORK
CITY.
ORGANIZATION IN FULL CONTROL
Pat Mccarren, Boss of Brooklyn, Once
More Defeated by Murphy's
Old.Time City Ma
chine.

New York, Oct. 2.-The Democratic
convention for the city of New York
nominated the following ticket:
For Mayor-Justice William Jay
Gaynor, of Brooklyn.
For Comptroller-Robert M. Moore.
Of Manhattan.
For President of the board Of alder
men-John F. Calvin, of Manhattan.
The nomination was made with a
great demonstration of enthusiasm and
by a unanimous vote, Tammany had
Its own way at the convention. OF the
1879 delegates represented Tammany
had control-to all intents and purpos.
es-of almost the entire representa-.
tions of the boroughs Of Manhattan
and the Bronx, mastering 91S votes.
The Tammany cohorts overrode with
ease the opposition faction headed by
state Senator Patrick H. McCarren, Of
Brooklyn, who hoped to secure the re-
nomination of Comptroller Metz, of
that borough. The convention nomi.
mated for this Office Robert M. Moore,
president Of the Commercial Trust Co.,
the Tammany selection.
Broad Platform Adopted.
The platform adopted by the Demo.
cratic convention dealt broadly with
national, state and municipal ques-
lions, denouncing the recent tariff leg
islation and Directing to any interfer-
ence in local affairs by the state legis.
lature.
A resolution on the death of Gov.
ernor Johnson of Minnesota, extend
ing sympathy to the family, was car.
ried by rising vote.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
CANYONS DOOM SOUNDED
CONGRESSMAN LENRooT PRE-.
DIETS SPEAKERS DOWNFALL.
Declares He Will Never Be Reelected
M and That Insurgents viii
Triumph.

Spokane, Wash, Oct. 4.-Joe CaA,
non will never again be speaker Of
the house of representatives. Con.
gresham Miles Poindexter is des.
tined to be one of the foremost lead
ers in the house of congress within
the next three or four years. Inside
Of four years insurgents will be in
control Of the house and the autocracy
of Joe Cannon will be at an end"
Thus did Congressman Irvine L.
Lenroot of Wisconsin, express his per.
sonal views and voice sentiment of the
so-called "insurgent party" at a lunch.
con given here in his honor.
I'm an insurgent and proud Of It,
he said. Concerning the new tariff
schedule, feel strongly that it is not
In compliance with pledges of the Re.
publican party platform"
"As far as President Taft is con
cerned, understand that he made no
reference to insurgents except to say
in his speech at Winona that 1t waa
the duty of insurgents to vote for the
bill. My own position in this is that
it is the duty of congressman to repre-.
sent constituents. Their second duty
is to their party"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
SYNOD TO BUILD SCHOOLS.
Germans VIII Found College at Waco
Texas, II Citizens Desire 1t.

Burlington, Iowa, Oct 2.-The gen.
eral conference of the German Evan
gelical synod elected members Of the
various church boards. each board
having several members from the lay
delegations in addition to the minis
terial representatives of the synod.
Those elected were:
Education Board-Rev. Messrs. G.
F. Bausmann, Bartlett ILL.,; C. C. Raft,
Chicago; julius Kircher, Chicago; S.
Kruse, Sappington, Mo-; ]. Sauer and
]. Degel, Massillon, Ohio; H. Meier,
Milwaukee,; S. John, Ann Arbor, Mich,
and F. Werning, Lowden, Iowa.
Publication Board-Rev. Messrs.
John Kircher, Chicago; Paul Irion, St
Louis.
The educational interests of the
synod were further considered and &C
ton was taken looking to the estab
lishment of several new schools. II
was decided to build college al
Waco. Texas. provided the people
there desire it.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
PRESIDENT IS IN PORTLAND.
Mr.. TAFT Delivers Public Address
and VIII Lay a Cornerstone.

Portland, Ore, Oct. promptly at
seven o'clock this morning President
Taft's train rolled into Portland, and
the chief executive alighted in fine
spirits, ready for visit of two days
in this city. Reports that he would
spend much Of his time today playing
golf with Senator Bourne created
some dissatisfaction. but they were
unfounded, for Mr.. Taft devoted him
self to seeing Portland and talking to
Its people.
The great event of the day was a
public meeting in the National Guard
armory attended by tremendous
throng, to which the president made
d long and characteristically optimis-
tic speech.
This evening there will be a gen.
eral reception, when everyone will
have a chance to shake hands with
Mr.. Taft, and banquet at the Hotel
Portland attended by $50 persons.
Tomorrow the president will lay
the corner stone of the new First Uni
versalist church, of which DR.. James
D. Corby is pastor. He will also nave
an opportunity to rest before leaving
at six o'clock on his 25-hour trip te
Sacramento, which city will be his
first stopping place in California.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
CHICAGO WHEAT
REACHES $40
BOARD OF TRADE SEES CORNER
IN CLOSING SEPTEMBER
DEAL.
MOST COMPACT CORNER IN YEARS
Hard Hit-Came as a Complete
Surprise to
Traders.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-The wheat
Squeeze" which disturbed the ennui
of speculative routine with 14-cent
advance in the September option on
the board of trade here lacked none
of the features of former years when
"Old Hutch" Cudahy, Partridge and
others were wont to explode bomb
shelss unders the trade.
1t was the cleanest cut of any cor
ner in many years. The so-called Pat
ten deal of last spring was an open
secret long before final delivery day,
but what happened this time came out
of a clear sky. September wheat had
been tagging toward the end with ev-
cry evidence of ebbing vitality.
For month there had been practtc-
ally nothing doing in the option. An
occasional ignored bid at or slightly
above the market price infrequently
developed traces of nervousness in the
tone" but the general tranquility
was undisturbed. September closed
Wednesday at s1.O6 and sluggishly
slept slightly above that figure
In a vague sort of way there was
known to be short interest out, but
that some particular individual or
clique had secured control of the long
side was undreamed of by all not in
the deal.
The trader or traders In control
held about 100000 bushels, while the
scattered short interest ran between
five and ten millions, according to the
average expert guess on the subject
/ in the absence of actual figures. In
volume this does not begin to compare
with some deals which board of trade
history reveals, but in compact eff.
cheney it Is said to be the peer of any
No colossal winnings or losses are
involved, although some of the weaker
shorts were hard hit when "shoe
| string" resources are considered. The
efforts of some of these to extricate
themselves during the last frenzied
half hour were described by a specta
tor as pitiful.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
GAS FIND HELPS LIE BEAU.
Manufacturing Interests Sound Its Do
STABILITY as a Location.

LIE Beau, S. D., Oct. 4.-The plan
to pipe gas from LIE Beau to the twin
cities is fast developing, its believed,
from possibility to a probability.
Some concern was felt as to the pres
sure that could be obtained. This
matter is regarded as no longer in
doubt. The pressure exceeds the ex.
pectations Of the most sanguine.
Since the announcement that natur-
al gas can be had in such amount at
LIE Beau many inquiries are being re.
ceived from manufacturing interests,
evidently looking for location where
cheap light, heat and power can be
obtained.
One plant near LIE Beau has decided
to use gas to furnish its power, and
1t Is believed that the discovery of gas
will bring many manufacturing plants
to LIE Beau.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
COOK PRAISES EXPLORERS
LANDS RIVALS BRAVERY IN
WASHINGTON LECTURE.
Or. Wiley QuIzes Explorer On Arctic
Foods, But Adds No Questions
About Pole.

Washington, Oct. 4.-Dr. Frederick
A. Cook, the Arctic explorer, an
nounced shortly after his arrival from
New York to deliver a lecture, that he
will acQuiesce in the proposition that
the University of Copenhagen be asked
to waive its claim to prior exam.
nation Of his records, in order that
American geographic societies and
other scientific bodies in this country
may be enabled to review his data.
He said he would be satisfied to
have the decisions of all these trib-
unals announced simultaneously.
DR.. Cook reached Washington at
$40 o'clock and was driven immedi-
ately to the new Willard hotel where
he had dinner and talked with the
newspaper men before going to a local
theater to deliver his lecture.
Frankness characterized DR.. Cook S
answers to every question asked by
newspaper men.
When asked If he would, in the
future, fit up an expedition to go to
the South pole DR.. Cook said he was
not yet prepared to answer on that
point, but he added that discovery of
the South pole would be rendered
much easier than that of the North
pole and would be attended by far
less dangerous risks:
He pointed out that a probable route
to the South pole would be along
stretches of land on which stations
might be established and that this
would mean quicker discovery.
DR.. Cooks lecture, which occupied
about an hour in delivering, was FIRE.
quently interrupted by cheering.
The explorer asserted that while he
was glad to have discovered the pole
and was glad also to have returned
to tell the world about it, that he had
endeavored to make it plain that his
was private expedition and not one
backed by the government or by q
polar trust"
His only reference to Commander
Peary was in lauding the bravery O.
nearly dozen explorers whom h.
named and this evoked loud cheering
At the close of the lecture. DR.
Cook was the guest of the Nationa
Press club during the remainder O
the evening. Among the guests of thu
evening was DR.. Harvey w. Wiley
the governments pure food expert
When DR.. Cook was introduced to Dr.
Wiley, the latter at once began t.
ply the explorer with questions.
Now want you to tell me wha
'pemmican' Isl said DR.. Wiley, VIII
appeared to be more interested il
what DR.. Cook had to eat in his pola
trip than in the discovery Of the pole
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
, BIG WHEAT PRODUCTION.
s4os5,o5o Bushels Raised In saskatch
evan, According to Latest Bulletin.

Regina, Sask, Oct. 4-The final crop
bulletin for the year for Saskatchewan
has been issued and the figures show
the rapid progress of the province in
agriculture.
For the entire province the acreage
in wheat is placed at 3,912,497; esti-
mated yield to the acre, 21.49 bushels;
total for the year, 84,095O50 bushels.
For oats THE acreage is placed a
2,192,416; estimated yield an acre,
1880 bushels; total estimated yield,
1O2,821,244 bushels. The acreage of
barley is estimated at 235,463 acres
estimated average yield to the acre
34.10 bushels; total estimated yield
S,O30,229 bushels.
The fax acreage under crop was
larger than the barley acreage, it be-
ing estimated that 278,S35 acres were
under cultivation with an estimated
yield an acre of 1896 bushels and a
total estimated yield of S,S93,306 bush
els.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
TRUTH TRIUMPHS.
CREsCo CITIZENS TESTIFY FOR THE
PUBLIC BENEFIT.

A truthful statement OF Cresco
citizen, given in his own words, should
convince the most skeptical about the
merits of d ,an's Kidney Pills. 1t you
suffer from backache, nervousness,
sleeplessness, urinary disorders or
any forms Of kidney ills, the cure is
at hand. Read this;
r. Wentworth, Market St., Cresco,
Iowa, says: For some time | was
troubled with kidney compliant and
rheumatism through my shoulders ex-
leading into my limbs and arms. At
night suffered more intensely aud at
times was unable to sleep GU account
of pain. | found no relief from
the remedies used and was
fe ling miserable when l began TAX
iog ID ,an's Kidney Pills procured from
the Fergen Dug Co. was greatly
p eased in a few days to see that this
remedy was helping. [ continued u.s.
ing it and before long was free from
from the trouble" (From statement
given Nov. 10, 1902.
DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS CURE
PERMANENTLY.
On July l6, 1908, MIR. Wentworth
said: IL am still we'll and have had no
return of kidney trouble since using
Doan's Kidney Pills. have appealed
% this remedy on different occasions
sine and it has served to keep my
kidneys in good condition"
For Sale by all Dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
sIsAL "coRNER" FEARED.
Indiana Prison Irvine Plant May be
Closed by the "Trust."

Indianapolis, Oct. 2-After a confer
ence between members of the prison
board and Governor Marshall, it was
said the state may have to abandon
its binder Irvine plant at the Michigan
City prison. There is now approx
mately 100000 pounds of sisal in the
warehouses of the plant, out Of which
to manufacture Irvine, but the board
fears that the International Harvester
Company, commonly known as the
harvester trust. has closed deal in
Yucatan, where all the sisal used in
the manufacture of binder Irvine is
grown, by which the authorities have
agreed to hold up the price of the
raw material to Independent establish.
ments.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
LEAGUE of Veterans and Sons.

Bay City, Mich, Sept. 30-The Ma
tional League of Veterans and Sons, a
political and patriotic society that was
organized two years ago, met here
today for its annual convention OF
two days. George Raab, of Flint,
Mich, is lieutenant general and p. H.
Andrews, of Flint, the adjutant gener.
al. The purpose Of the league is to
help men who have served at any
time in the army or National Guard
and their descendants. One of its OBJ
jects is to see that veterans get their
flair share" of public offices.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
HEADS TOLEDO UNIVERSITY.
Prof. J. H. Raymond, President of Mu
nlcipally Owned Institution.

Toledo, Oct. 2.-Prof. Jerome H.
Raymond, for some years connected
with the university, today assumed
the presidency Of the Toledo univer-
;sity, which is owned and operated by
the city Of Toledo. Mrs. Raymond,
who has been lecturer in literature
in the extension department of the
Chicago institution, will create sim
liar department here. Prof. Raymond
is an authority on sociology. He first
became connected with the University
of Chicago in 1894, later was a mem
Der Of the faculties Of the UNIVERSE
ties of Wisconsin and West Virginia,
and went back to Chicago in 1901.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
DRUG TRADE INVADED.
United Cigar Stores Company to Form
Chain of Stores, Asserts Rumor.

New York. Oct. 2.-1t is reported
that the United Cigar Stores Company
is making preparations to enter the
drug trade by operating chain of
stores under the name of the Lauer
Drug Company. Three stores in New
York city have already been acquired,
and 1t is expected to add to them until
the company has chain extending
from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
AUTO TURNED OVER; SIX HURT.
Drivers Effort to SAKE a Dog VIII
Cost a Human Life.

Milford, Neb., Sept. 29.-Six per.
sons were injured, one fatally, in an
automobile accident near here. Her.
man Traberg, his wife and baby, Mrs
Johns, Alice Johns and Miss Nicker.
son were riding, and, in attempting
to avoid running over dog Traberg
lost control of the machine, which
turned over, pinning Miss Johns and
Miss Nickerson underneath.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
Omaha Car Strike Ended.

Omaha, Oct. 4.-The striking car
men on the Omaha and Ralston line,
who struck because they were re-
CURED to run their cars over the
tracks of the Omaha and Council
Bluffs Street Railway Company from
the eastern limits of South Omaha to
the business center Of Omaha, re-
turned to work with the sanction of
the car mems union, of which they
are members. The company rein
states them all as individuals, restor-
ing their seniority rights. and the men
waive objection to running to Omaha.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
DISASTROUS FIRE AT HOPE, N. 1
Four BulIdInss In Heart Of City Wiped
Out.

Hope. N. D.. Oct. 4.-Fire, starting
in the second story of the postoff1ce
building, destroyed four buildings in
the heart Of the city. resulting in
damage estimated at $4,000. or,
stored in the garage of the Hope Auto
company made the work of the fire.
fighters dangerous, and it was several
hours before the flames were gotten
under control.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
EVELYN pAwNs HARRY's RING.
Thaw's Wife Raises Brothers Bali
With Engagement Token.

New York. Oct. 4.-Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw is quoted here as saying that it
was she and not her husband, Harry
K. Thaw, who sent funds to her broth
or. Howard, to obtain his release I'M
der bail after his arrest in New Hev-
en-, Conn, on a charge of selling q
bogus diamond ring.
81 pawned my diamond engagement
ring and telegraphed $3.50 to Howard"
said Mrs. Thaw. Her brother, she ad-
ded, was innocent in her opinion.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
Thresher Cooked with Steam

Fergus Falls, Oct. 2.-Martin Fehr.
while threshing in the eastern part Of
the county, was caught between the
separator and engine and steam pipe
broke, discharging steam upon him
and literally cooking him. He died in
short time. He was 81 years old
and leaves family.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
Commission Law Demanded.

Peoria, ILL.,, Oct Fin the name Of
the twenty larger cities of Illinois,
sixty mayors and special commission
ers have demanded from Governor
Deneen that he request the special
session of the legislature 10 pass al
enabling act for the commission form
of government for cities.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
Reunion of the BRYAN Family.

Lincoln. Neb., Oct. 2.-William Jen-
nings Bryan and his wife are celebrat-
ing today, the silver anniversary of
their wedding, with family reunion
at their residence here, and a recep-
ton, to which hundreds of their fellow
citizens are invited.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
Former Consul Accused,

Rome, Sept. 30.-The foreign office,
after an examination of the documents
in the case of the service of Pasquale
Corte, formerly Italian consul at Den.
yer, Col, has passed the matter over
to the public prosecutor, charging
Corte with peculation and fraud.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
Mexican Corn Crop Destroyed.

Mexico City, Oct. 2.-Unprecedent-
ed cold weather in the valleys near
this city has destroyed the corn crop.
It is estimated that the loss will reach
S20,00O,000. The thermometer this
morning registered degrees below
freezing.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-10-05
France Raises More Wheat.

Paris, Sept. 3o-Oficial figures is
sued today on the French wheat stu.
alton place the crop this year at 1875.
6b6,900 hectolitres, as against ILL.,
979,6S0 hectolitres for last year. A
hectolitre is equal to bushels 1928
pockc