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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
Bill May Save Lives Of Noah
and Pelter
WEIGH BACKS THE MEASURE
FORMER SHERIFF OF suRLEIeH
COUNTY THINKS HANGlNGs
ARE OBSOLETE AND WANTS
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT ARoL-
IsHED IN NORTH DAKOTA.

Bismarck N d., Jan. swim cap
ital punishment be abolished in North
Dakota? That Is the object of a bill
introduced in the senate this after
noon by Senator Welch, formerly
sheriff of Burleigh county. Mr. welch
states that capital punishment is a
relic of barbarism and has no place
in modern humanitarian methods.
Should his bill become law it will
save the necks of r. S. Noah and Joe
Pelter, both under sentence of death
at the state pen for brutal murders.
Noah's crime was committed in Ward
county where he killed a homesteader
by whom he was employed, and Pei
ter assisted in Staying a postmaster
and his daughter ins Bottineau county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
PREFERS DEATH
PUBLIC DISGRACE
H. c. DuNHAM, MINNEAPOLIS,
BLOWS OUT HIS BRAINS.
Charge Is Made That He Misappro-
priated $4,000 Placed in His Hands
by Chicago Parties for Investment
Sends Bullet Into Mouth. IL

Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. 6.--Prefer-
ring death to arrest on the charge OF
emnezziement. Harry c. Dunham OF
the Minneapolis realty firm of Dunham
q HcMurray, 643 Security Bank build
lng. plac ed a revolver In his mouth
and blew out his brains while de-
tective was awaiting him In his home,
1900 Elliott avenue eariv last even
ing. Dunham has been entrusted by
four Chicago people, 1t is said, with
approximately $4,000 to invest in real
estate and had failed to give any ac-
count OF the money, two OF whom arr
rived In Minneapolis several days ago
to investigate. AS a result Of these
investigations a detective was sent to
his home to arrest him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
PLACED BOMBS IN
SUSPECTS HOMES
RUSSIAN GENERAL aETs FOUR
YEARS in PENAL eERvlTUpR.

st, Petersburg, Jan, s,--cosonei
zavarnitsky, chief Of the secret police
at viadivosteek. has been sentenced 10
four years. penal aeryitnde and the
less OF his military rights on the
charge Of having manufactured evils
denee in peii.ieal eases, Twa ef the
eeisRei's subardiHates WeFs senteaoed
to ailarteF terms Of imprisonment. De-
tails nj tie trial, received here seday,
slaew that 1ayarnitsisy repeatedly
placed bombs and iiienpl literature III
The aPartaaasts af suspected paHssn,
and III tIais FseaRs secured eanysetfena,
M6ny Political prisoners will isa Ve-
leased a. j result az these vsvelassama,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
ERB CASE GOES
TO JURY TODAY

Media. Pa. Jan. 6.--The fate Of Mrs.
Florene Erb and her sister, Mrs. Cath
crime Beisel. who have been on trial in
the Delaware county court for more
than a week charged with the sem
sational murder of Capt. j. Clayton
Erb, the husband of one of the de-
PENDANTS, was placed in the hands OF
the, jury today. The prosecution asked
for a verdict of first degree murder for
both women and while the defense ad-
mits Mrs. Beisel shot and killed her
brother law, 1t asks the jury to ac-
quit the defendants on the ground Of
self defense.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
MORE LANDOFFICES
ARE RECOMMENDED

Washington. Jan. "a favorable
report was obtained today on the bin
OF Senators Gamble and Carter, pro-
viding for the creation of the Belle
Fourche and Harlowton offices in
South Dakota and Montana respec-
lively The measure now goes to the
senate for action, as doubtless it will
be passed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
Mutual Bank Taks1 ovsr. 3.

Chicago. Jan. s.--The SEutual bank
which was organized on April u to
share profits with depositors, went out
Of existence last night with its alb
sorption. by the American Trust &.
Savings bank The business Of the
extinct bank will be continued with
out interruption by the new holder.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
STATE OFFICERS
WERE SWORN IN

Bismarck. N. D.. Jan. s.-All the
state officers were sworn in before the
joint session Of the legislature this
afternoon at the conclusion of the
reading Of the governors message.
They are now ready for the routine
work of their respective offices and
the newly elected officials are in
charge
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
GEN. ]. B. COTTON
DIES SUDDENLY

Washington. Jan. 6.--Gen. johnson
B. Cotton, formerly assistant attorney
general Of the United States and q
prominent member Of the Washing
ton bar died suddenly at his homo in
this city last night. Gen. Cotton was
born in woodstock, Conn. Aug. s.
1S4i. He was assistant attorney gem
erl during Harrison's administration
from 1889 to 1893.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
.n'CLUSKY NAMED
AS. COUNTY SEAT

Bismarck. nj. D., Jan. d, AT d meet 4
ing held today OF the newly appointed
county commissioners OF Sheridan
county. which was cut off from Nc
Lean county at the general election,
McCinsky was named as the county
seat of the new county
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
HANSBROUGH
BILL PASSED
Land Office Authorized to Sell
Isolated Tracts
PRICE OF Sl.25 IAN ACRE
Mosp IMPORTANT BILL FOR
\ = DAKOTA PASSES THE
SCI VI ToDAN--WlLL BE or
GREA ENEFIT TO SETTLERS
IN TIN sATE.

Washington z \, Jan. s.-The SEN
ate passed the 9rough bill. auth
orizing the gene 2 nd office to sell
at public auction a. .sot for less than
SIPS per acre, all isolated and dis
connected tracts OF land of less than a
quarter section.
This is most important measure
for North Dakota and will be great
boom to settlers throughout the state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
RapId Prosreaa Belnu Made.
-Four klllad In Rass Yena.

Reekpert Ky, Jan. s.Fnur men
lest their lives and several 0thers had
narrow escapes when the steamer Same
iael eeiiided with raft during heavy
faa pn Green river today The mnA
were sleepinE III d teas 81 ra4t.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
Even Refugees Attacked by
Vicious BruteS
MESSINA HORRORS INCREASE
FOUR VESSELS OF ATLANTIC
FLEET WILL BE PLACED AT
DISPOSAL oFITALIAN AUTHOR.
tiles IMMEDIATELY ON ARRiv.
AL AT NAPLES.

Messina, Jan. 6.-Dogs now consti-
tute one of the chief dangers to earth
quake refugees. These animals, starv-
ing and often rabid through lack Of
water, gnaw the corpses like hyenas
and frequently attack the refugees
themselves. Among the wounded who
left for Palermo last night was
young man whose eyes and right check
had been horribly murilated by dogs.
American Fleet to Aid Sufferers.
Port Said, Jan 6.-The battleships
Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota and
Vermont detachment of the Allan
tic feet which is TO aid the italian
earthquake refugees, left here for
Naples last night Upon their arrival
Admiral Sperry viii place the vessels
AZ .he disposal of the authorities. The
battleships Louisiana and Virginia ar
rived last night. The Missouri, Ohio
and kentucky are expected today.
Soldiers Arrested and Shot.
Rome. Jan. 6.--'rhe report that !
number OF Italian soldiers had been
arrested and shot because large sums
or money. supposed TO have been stolen
from the ruins In the earthquake area
were found In their possession has been
proven false. Several thieves have
disguised themselves in uniforms Of
dead soldiers which probably gave rise
TO the report.
Rapid Progress Being Made.
Rome. Jan. S.--Every hour now sees
progress in bringing order into the
earthquake district and system into
the work Of relief The government
has instructed Lieut.. General fran.
cesco Maana. commander OF the pro-
vince to remove temporarily oil tiao
living In the destroyed cities and townm
90 that they may be properly cared for.
Tents, which the American supply ship.
Culsoa. ls understood TO be bringing,
viii be most weleeme FOR aheEtering
the survivors In the campa. The
Italian war department also ID send
ing large quantities Af neld equipment
for use In bivouaeina in the epen.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06

tion to be chosen senator by the Iegis-
lature, regardless of politics.
New Counties.
The fact that the new counties, or
ganized last year, Hettinger, Adams.
Bowman. Dunn are without representa-
ton in the legislature received the at
tention of the governor, who pointed
out a reapportionment of the legisla-
tive districts.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06

state to settle 1t will simply be a
loan to the settler to purchase seed
for another crop. out of which the
county is paid back with interest.
For Better Roads.
Good roads legislation is earnestly
advocated, The present system, al
lowing a part of the road tax to be
Continued on Page Seven.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
Big CONFEDERATION
TODAY IN ALBERTA

WinHiPag, Jan. d.A serious fire
visited the business seetisn Of Wesas-
kiwin. Alberta, this merniHr, baFning
sia buildings end tisa Montgomery
block, occupied ny sevsFRs assspsaaRss
wae host all. Ths less was slea.s00.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
LiberaI Appronriations.

Referring to the financial condition,
the governor urged the solons to be as
liberal as possible, satisfying the de-
mands of the state institutions as far
as the financial condition warrants.
Amend Primary Law.
The primary election law, he con-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-01-06
Much New and Amendatory
Legislation Is Suggested
LIBERAL TO INSTITUTIONS
AMONG OTHER THINGS fHE GOV.
ERNoR WOULD AMEND THE PRl..
MARY LAW, CREATE BETTER
ROADS. IMPROVE GAME LAWS,
SECURE NoN-PARTlsAN JUDI.
c1ARY.

Bismarck, ~, D.. Jan. s.-Governor
Burke this afternoon appeared before
the joint session OF the legislature and
read his annual message conveying
information relative to the condition
OF the state, and recommending such
measures as he deemed expedient.
Each department or the states gov
ernment received the governors atten-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03

= r. Owsley and his brotherin-law.
II. G. Smith. magnolia, Ark. are en-
fninina a wolf Annf Anaau
dtfNt@fff q - tfet fffHffr ffftfttF
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03

works IN Savannah, Ga.
II is tho plan OF the city to pur-
chase the material and to do its own
work of extending the water system.
employing as much as possible, Chick.
asha labor The extension will in
clude the recent additions on the west
and the Industrial school on the south.
W X. Eddleman. representing Die
bold Safe and Lock Company OF Can
ton, Ohio, was present with claim
for balance on Installing jail fixtures
in the new city hall This balance IS
represented in Two items, one resulting
from transposition Of figures made by
the company in submitting original
statement Of account and involving
SS2 the other IL for extra work which
the company claims they had to do
as result Of erroneous measure.
menis Of the jail wall as submitted TO
them by the city. Mr.. Eddleman
claims that the city reported an Sinch
wall when as later shown 1t was a l3-
inch wall; that as a result or this error
on the part Of the city bis company
incurred an additional expense Of
si7495 in readiustsng the fixtures.
ara demurrage charge Of $40, making
q total balance claimed by his COM
pany Of s26G:s5.
The council. on suggestion Of Mayor
Edwards and Alderman coch-
ran, agreed 80 take the matter up at
the earliest opportunity and after de;
the matter, would remit to
the company whatever is due. ii be-
Ing stated thai the charge for this ex
trs work claimed was an item which
they could not get to yesterday ais
they were then in session with other
Urgent matters 10 attend to-
A resolution was passed requiring In
ghe future that cement sidewalk CON
put the names of streets il
block ALTERS sin the sidewalk at the
street corners. and that these block
letters be no less than two nor more
than three inches in height
The current monthly bills were al
lowed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03
WAR WITH NICARAGUA
SEEMS IMMINENT
Navy Department ACtiye--- Troops Being Sent to
lSthmuS Of Panama President zeldya
Surprised

Washington, Dec 3-Nayal forces
Of the United States are being moved
forward tonight to both coasts Of Cen
traI America to protect American life
and property in Nicaragua by force Of
arms, II the necessity arises.
With the departure yesterday even
ing from Philadelphia Of the troop
ship Prairie, with 700 marines aboard
for the Isthmus OF Panama. and if it be
50 desired, for Nicaragua, and with the
sailing from Magdalena bay Of the pro
tected cruiser Albany and the gunboat
yorktown for Corinto, on the Pacific
coast Of Nicaragua, the activity OF the
navy department was becoming mani.
fest on both oceans that wash the Mic
araguan shores.
Besides the cruisers Des Molnes and
Tacoma, the gunboats vicksblrg and
Marietta are lying Off Port I.imon,
Costa Riea ready for any call upon
them and the guns Of the little gum
boat Vicksburg are pointed toward the
custom house and town Of Corinto.
The gunboat Princeton is endeavoring
to make her way from the Bremerton
yard, Washington, to Corinto also.
\ With the probability Of many deli-
cate questions arising In Nicaragua.
and Of their remanding immediate re-
sponse, the navy department. decided
to send a flag officer to Nicaragua To
take command Of the American naval
forces Rear Admiral William w.
Kimball was chosen for that duty. He
sailed for Colon. Panama yesterday
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03
CHRISTMAS
PACKAGES
ARRIVING

The first Christmas parcel to go
through the chickasha postoffice, ar.
rived In This city Wednesday, Dec. l.,
from Paris, France This was quickly
followed by one coming yesterday from
Michigan bearing tag on which was
written, Not to be opened until Christ
mas.
Only one Christmas package has
beer sent from chickasha by mail, and
that one left yesterday on its journey
io British Columbia Many Christmas
and holiday postcards leave chickasha
every day for foreign countries.
and almost an equal number Is re-
ceived.
The postoffice clerks expect the
Christmas rush To commence next
week and it is stated that It Will only
be few days before the force will
have to be increased.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03
EMINENT ORATORS COMING.

John X, Rogers. district deputy Of
the knights and Ladies OF Security.
writing from Oklahoma City. states
that among the eminent speakers who
win attend the Fraternal Managers
meeting here next Wednesday will be
Henry Furman, presiding justice of the
criminal court Of appeals. and admitted
to De one Of the most eloquent orators
IN the state Judge Furman's theme
viii be Fraternity.
Mr. Rodgers also states that w y.
Kieff, state manager Of the Court Of
Honor, Will be here and deliver an
address on Two Systems Of Life IN
surance."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03
PERMANENT I
OFFICERS
ELECTED

The meeting held last night at the
Presbyterian church for the purpose Of
completing organization Of Y. NJ. d. Al.
was well attended and much interest
was manifested.
In the absence OF Temporary Chair
man Johnson, Rev. S. r. Wilson was
elected TO preside and Immediately
the nominating committee, appointed
at the previous meeting to recommend
names for permanent officers. was ask
ed to report and DR.. Foster, as chair
man Of that committee, submitted the
following names:
6. Schlotterbeck, president; Edgar
cowan, vice president; Judge John
venable, recording secretary; r. AL
Dunlap. corresponding secretary; A..
3. Lacey. financial secretary, and A.
b. Cochran, treasurer. On motion,
Temporary Secretary Reany was au-
thorized to cast the vote. to econonlize
time. and the officers were elected as
recommended.
The committee on permanent head
quarters reported that there appeared
to be but one desirable hall in town
available and that was the Rosenquest-
Mcfarland hall, for which they are
asked to pay $50 per month, this to
include several rooms in the building
in addition to the hall Also the use Of
furniture chairs. desks, piano, etc.
The committee was authorized 10
close a deal at the best bargain posi-
bic.
A committee, composed Of the fol-
lowing, was elected to SO to Okla
homa City today 10 confer with the
national committeeman who are in con-
vention there. Rev NJ. i. Butler, Rev.
s r Wilson and H G. VolImer.
Among other matters the idea Of
preparing a Christmas tree for the
poor children, children who are not
members Of any of the various Sunday
schools Of the city, was discussed
and will possibly be decided at next
Sundays meeting. Messrs. Dunlap,
Luse and Gray were appointed com
mittee to formulate to report on plan.
A large number present last night
paid dues, some for a month and 9TH
ers for the full year. SIS. 1t was an
nounced that those who desire can pay
Financial Secretary Lacey at his Of
flee. over the Postal Telegraph, at
any time
The Importance Of knowing the
street address Of all persons who
signed the various lists for member
ship was emphasized and a request
was made that these. be furnished to
the corresponding secretary.
The new organization starts out
with bright prospects.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03
TO EXTEND WATER
WORKS IMMEDIATELY
City Council Accepts Bids and Lets Contract For
All Necessary Material -$34,954.5O
Worth Of Pipe

The city council held the first
monthly meeting for December yester-
day and il was one of the busiest in
long while. II was the meeting for
considering bids OH material for ex-
tending the waterworks system ana a
large number Of bids was submitted.
each bidder having a personal repre-
sentative present.
The materials desired were pine
valves and hyaranis and the lowest
bidder on pipe, aud the one 10 whom
the contract was awarded for this ma
teriaI. was the Sheffield Cast iron Pipe
Company Of Sheffield. Ala, represent
ed by II q. seymore, It's bid being
S34,5G6 Other bids on this material
were the American Cast Iron Pipe
company $3f,s95-eos tie Tinted
States Pine Company. sai.0545O: Dim.
mick Pipe Company. $SG.5l2.4O.
The lowest bidder on hydranta and
valves was the Columbian iron Works
of Chattanooga. Tenn. represented BY
II. n Lotion. $s,64i20 The only 9th
er bid on this material was the Ind
low Valve Manufacturing Company,
represented by John l.. Lybrant.
$4.l55.20.
The successful bidder OH hydrants
and valves. the Columbian Iron Works
had one oftheir hydrants on exhibition
and in operation 10 the city building.
IN the basement. and In speaking Of
this, since rs selection by the council.
city Engineer Colby states that Il is \
the very best that II manufactured
representing valuable Improvements on
the Matt sws system which was for
fifty years the standard III this coun-
try. These improvements are those Of
Mr. Lotion. represenslye Of the com
pany securing the contract, made
while he was superintendent Of water
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03
COMMITTEE
APPOINTED
The Mayor and School
Board Will Jointly
Protest

Al a recent meeting Of the board Of
education d committee was appointed
By President Carmichael to take up
the matter Of the right-of-way to be
condemned BY the Oklahoma Central
railway, with reference to its close
proximity to the north school build
His Honor, Mayor Edwards. has also
become deeply interested IN the mat
ter. and states that he win not only
appoint committee from the city
council. but also from the CONNER
cial Club TO take the matter up with
the Oklahoma Central railway, and
not only strongly urge change Ia
the proposed route to save the school
property, but to suggest a cheaper
better and more convenient location
f0f the proposed depot.
This infornation will come as a
blessed relief to the many families
who have children attending the north
school.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03
The SCHOOL
LAND SALE
DATES

John N Shepler sales agent for the
school Land department, has sent out
the following announcement as to list
Of sale dates, ana in which it win be
noticed that the Grady county sale
will be on the 2Srd and Gath Of Febru-
ary and comprises $500 acres.
The sales in order as given out By
Mr. Shepler are:
First sale commences at Chandler
Dec. Is.
Lincoln county, Jan. s, eight tracts,
!, ,2So acres.
Oklahoma county IAN 10 to 10, in
elusive, 81 tracts. 12.7Ol acres.
Kiowa county, Jan IL to 27, inclus-
i've, 20s tracts, s2,5ss acres
caddo county, Jan. 81 to Feb. 8, in
cluscivc, 1870 tracts, 2o.305 acres.
comanche county Feb to ~, in
elusive. l7O tracts, 27O95 acres.
Tillman county Feb IA and Is, S5
tracts, 5.57s acres.
Grady county, Feb. % and "a, As
tracts, 1900 acres.
Garfield county, Feb. rs and March
| and 2, 56 tracts. 1884 acres.
Pottawatomie county, March and
s, S2 tracts. 1850 acres.
Total acreage IN this sale, l20,13S.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03

Largest stock Of ladies' sweater
coats sii IN town, The Banner sterc ssstt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03
TO FIGHT
In FRISCO

New York, Dec Sit has been an
nounced that the worlds championship
tight between Jeffries and Johnson
viii be held at san Francisco before
a club organized BY Tex Rickard and
Jack Gleason. the fight to take place
probably July 4. The purse viii be
one hundred thousand dollars and
sixty.six and two-thirds per cent Of
the E.oving picture receipts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03

PARDONED
Fifty-TWo Win Eat Their
Christmas Dinner at
Home

Guthrie. Okla, Dec 3.-Governor 3
Haskell yesterday pardoned fifty-two
convicts, whose terms were soon to ex-
pire, in order that they might eat
their Christmas dinner in their homes.
Most Of those liberated were sentenced
for larceny and obtaining money un-
der false pretenses, but a number were
sent up for burglary and few for al
sault with attempt to XIII, arson, forg.
cry and other offenses.
The pardons were granted under the
thirty day rule, adopted by the state
board Of pardons. allowing convIcts TO
be released a month before the expira.
ton Of their sentences, il good be-
havior entitled them to that commu-
tation. This rule was adopted in lieu
Of state law providing for the reduc-
tion Of sentences under the good
time system.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03

on the Prairie. He win make bis
way from there to Corinto doubtless.
as rapidly as possible.
Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 3-The
action Of the American secretary Of
state IN dismissng Senor Feline Rod
riguez, the Nicaraguan charge daffairs
at Washington, has greatly surprised
President zeIaya, who reiterated today
his belief that the Nicaraguan govern
ment was justified in executing the
Americans, Groce and Cannon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03
COLD WAVE
PREDICTED

The weather forecast received to-
day from the United States weather
bureau located at Oklahoma City,
states that there will be either rain
Or snow tonight and Saturday. A cold
wave is also predicted with a fall Of
20 degrees in the temperature tomor-
row morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-03

YOU GET ToDAY's
NEWS TODAY IN THE
rAiLY EXPRESS.