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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29
RALLINGER ISSUES
ANNUAL REPORT
URGES CONGRESS TO SECURE
BEST USE OF REMAINING
PUBLIC LANDs-URGEs
CONSERVATION.

Washington, Nov. sS.-Important
recommendation urging remedial
legislation by congress for securing
the best use of the remaining public
segrate the lands into well defined
lands are the principal features OF the
annual report of Secretary OF the In
terror Ballinger, made public yester-
day. These recommendations include
specific authority TO classify and
divisions according to their greatest
apparent use, legislation designed to
conserve the coal deposits as a public
utility and to prevent monopoly or,
extortion In their disposition and au-
thorizing the classification and dispo-
sition Of all lands capable of being
used for water power development UNI
der the interior department.
Warm praise is given manufacturers
Of explosives used in coal mining.
who, the report says, have made
commendable efforts to increase the
safety Of their explosives even beyond
the requirements OF geological survey
tests. They have shown a desire TO
carry out the wishes Of the state In
spectors and the recommendations of
the federal engineers and chemists
connected with the Investigations into
the causes of mine explosions.
Secretary Ballinger favors the issu-
arlce of certificates of indebtedness or
of bonds, noe exceeding $4,000. 900
against the reclamation fund for GER 4
tain lines of irrigation work. The
reclamation service, says the secre-
tary, has been subjected to much un-
just and to some just criticism.
Since the foundation of the gov
eminent, the report shows, there has
been disbursed for pensions $3.s13.-
082,513 Of which $s6,445.444 was dis.
bursed prior to June 80. 1866.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29
Sweeping Order VIII Be En-
forced by U. 5. Official
ALL BECKER Co. INCLUDED
w. {. JOHNSON, CHIEF SPECIAL
OFFICER IN THE UNITED
STATES INDIAN SERVICE, MAN
WHO CLOSED UP SALOONS IN
WHITE EARTH.

Minneapolis, Nov. 2s.--Every saloon
In Becker and Hubbard counties and
every saloon in sections of Ytasca.
Norman. Polk and Clearwater coun-
ties, must close it's doors. The sa-
ioonmen have been warned to suspend
business In the most sweeping order
ever issued by the federal govern
ment in connection with the sale OF
liquor in Minnesota.
The order has been issued from
Minneapolis by w. e. Jones, chief spe-
cial officer in the United States Indian
service, Mr.. Johnson. WHO recently
made raid on saloons on the White
Earth reservation, has issued his sec
ond order after personal study OF the
situation in the northern counties.
Dec. "a is SET az the last day OF grace
for saloonkeepers.
Governed by Old Treaty.
The order OF the government is in
keeping with the provisions of the
Indian treaty of 1857, which stipulated
that no liquor should be sold in the
country covered by the treaty. The
literal enforcement of the treaty has
not been attempted by the govern
ment, but Mr.. johnson is relying ON
the treaty provisions In closing the sa.-
looms In counties where LIQUOR has
been sold to Indians. Among the
northern towns Wilhelm will lose their
saloons are Detroit, Park Rapids and
Frazee.
The return OF Mr.. johnson to Min
nesota from California was NOSE un-
expected by the saloonkeepers. who
Continued on Page Eight.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29

st. Paul. Nov 29.-After a pursuit of
three years and fivt day, after evil
dence amounting to 10000 printed
pages and after verbal argument oc-
supying two whole days, Frank b. KEEL
log of st. Paul VIII have a respite from
the warefare Of the government, but
will probably be forced to Ike up
the battle at a later date joining issues
before the United State supreme court
with the latest cou sci in the United
States in the final decisive struggle
against the tr st. Mr.. Kellogg has fol-
lowed the case from it's inc option as
chief counsel for the government ira
yelling thousands if mics n his search
es fer evidence and m attending the
hearings which have been held from
coast to coast. The burden of the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29
HOT ELECTION
BATTLE IN ALA.
WOMEN PARADE STREETS SING.
ING VOTE FOB HOME AND
MOTHER, IN PRo4l-
BiTIoN FIGHT.

Mobile, Ala. Nov. 2s.--At the con-
stititional amendment election here to-
day the women were at the polls With
coffee and sandwiches. urging the men
70 vote for the amendment. The vot-
Ing was heavy "A band OF women
wearing white badges and carryina
banners paraded the streets in tally.
no singing. vote for the amendment
and save the home" and vote fos
home and mother All the songs wera
set to popular airs. -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29

Londonville, VT, Nov. 29.-The
recent elevation of T. N. Vail to the
head of the telegraph merger brings
into public prominence again one of
the brainest capitalists of the day Mr..
Vail is an Ohian bv birth. He was
educated at Morristown, N. j., acad-
envy and after graduation studied med
icine for two years with an uncle In
1873 he Became assistant general sup
erintendent of the mails and in 1875
became general superintendent He
entered the telephone business and his
work was so arduous that his health
failed and he travelled. He introduced
the American electrical system of
street railways in Buenos Ayres and
installed telephone systems in the
principal cities of, the United States.
He became president of the American
Telephone and Telegraph Co. in 1905.
He is director in scores of other cor
porations in New York and London.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29
Clinton q. Fisk Dead.

San Antonio, Tex, Nov. 29-C Clinton
B. Fisk, newspaper and theatrical man,
son OF Gen. Clinton b. Fisk, founder of
Fisk University at Nashville, Tenn,
was found dead in bed in the st. An
thony hotel yesterday morningh He
had been iii only a few days He was
a native Of St. Loupis. He was city
editor of the New York Journal and
later of The Chicago Examiner and
then became connected with Keith and
Proctors theatrical enterprises. A
year ago he came to san Antonio to
engage In newspaper work.
His wife, May Isbell Fisk, is an ac-
tress now playing in London.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29
BRAIN Barred BY
HUNTERS BULLET
5ESsEMER MAN SHOT IN THE
FOREHEAD AND MAY NOT
SURVIVE WOUND.

Ashland, Wis, Nov. 29.-Peter Bwey-
lowski Of Bessemer was shot in the
forehead while deer hunting and lies
at the point OF death in an Ashland
hospital The bullet from some I'M
known hunters gun. entered the CEN
ter Of his forehead and carried away tn
left eye and exposed the brain. The
wounded man revived sufficiently this
morning to say that he was shot by
hunter who fed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29
SAFEGUARD CONVICTED MAN.
Murderer Who viii Be Electrocuted
Removed to Safe Place.

Roanoke, Va, Nov. 20. = Howard
Little, convicted at Grundy yesterday
Of numbering Mrs. Betsy Justis and ave
members Of the George Meadows fam
lily, near Hurley, Buchanan county last
September and sentenced to be electro
cuted Jan. I, was brought to Roanoke
tonight and placed In the Roanoke jail
for safe keeping.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29

battle has fallen Upon him, and the
grfeat victory in the Sanyorn decision
just handed down BIZ the circuit court
of appeals in st. Paul leaves aim prob
ably the best formed man i'm the
United States, excepting John ID. Arch
bold and John d. Rockefeller, as to
what the Standard OIL is. how 1t oper-
ates and what it's true business history
amounts to.
The cost of the suit lis in excess of
$1,000,00o. The victor In the circuit
court of appeals is authoritatively
stated to have the following present
effect, although it win in all probability
be subjected to the scrut.@g OF the
United states supreme court
Continued on Page SIX.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29
BANDS PLAY TO DROWN
SINGING AND PRAYER
AT ELECTION POLLS

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. ga
band of music was placed at
each of the four voting places in
Birmingham early today to drown
out the prayers, singing andp1ead-
ing of women and children who
endeavorcd to influence votes for
the prohibition constitutional
amendment. Deputy sheriffs and
extra policemen were on duty
around the polls and the excite
ment was intense.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29
MAY HOLD UP A
M'HARG CONTRACT

Washington, Nov. 29.--It is reported
here today that Secretary Ballinger
has refused to approve ormsby Nc
Harg's contract with the Chicasaw In
dians of Oklahoma as eastern repre-
sentative at $4,000 a year. No one
could be found at the interior depart
ment today to either confirm or deny
the story.
Rep. I. p. Hanna arrived here to-
day. s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29
RABBI STOPS BAD MEAT.
Government Supports Analysis Of
North Dakota Jew.

Devils Lake, N. D., Nov. 2s.-Rev.
Simon Rapport, the Jewish rabbi at
this point, has stopped the sale of dis
eased meat by sending samples of beef
condemned by him to the United
States department. The presence of
tubercle Daciili was reported by the
government analysis.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Tuesday.
Rising temperature Tuesday Baron
eter 29.27. Maximum temperature, is,
Minimum temperature, IA.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-29

CONTINUED on Page Nine.)
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-03

surchsrged with suspicion. intrigue
and despotism. These conditions have
continued with little change down Ia
the present day. But the desire for
change is abroad. as is evident from
the young Turk movement-unless tliN
movement after all should prove only
an attempt 10 ssss.it itute one despot-
ism for another. Nothing certain can
be said about the Turks apparent de-
sire for progress.
Aside from the sultan's palace and
the other government buildings. -
most interesting structure In Constan-
tinople to the ordinary tourist Is the
mosque of St. Sophia. Its interior is
of Byzantine architecture. As the
Christian church of the divine wisdom
| the first stone oil the building was
laid in $50 on the site Of several sue
cessive churches of the same name.
the first of which was erected by
Constantine the Great.
Galata and Pera are chiefly inhab-
tied by Christians. Here are the di.
plomatic headquarters of foreign coun-
tries and other non-Turkish Wstitu-
tIons. The two bridges of boats be
tween Galata and Stamboul are crowd
ed with traffic constantly. Scutai is
a town of about 10000 people and con
tains numerous manufactures, besides
; being large fruit market. The total
population of Constantinople and its
suburbs is considered to be about l.,
100000. Nearly two-tnirds of the In
habitants of the city proper are M
hammedans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-03
OUT OF THE GINGER JAR.

Farm Journal.
Even a legless man can run through
bank account.
1t requires a skillful surgeon to set
bone, but anybody can set an egg
When a girl falls in love with
loafer we usually find him the idle of
her heart.
There is little expectation that the
July and August sun will melt the ice
trust.
The corn-feld ought to take a high
rank, because there are so many ksS
nels in 1t.
1t would not take thrashing ma
chine very long to thrash ~ some
mems ideas. 40
The auctioneer knocks down almost
everything he touches. and yet nobody
seems to mind it.
Pride is undesirable, and yet we
are all agreed that rice is not likeable
unless it is all puffed up.
by their fruits ye shall know
them," but what about a tree with a
dozen different varieties of gratis?
Talk about the farmers having no
influence; they are stirring up the
entire country right now.
Our neighbor's faults are magniticd
sevenfold, but as TO our own short
comings we can not see them with q
microscope.
1t is not best always to stay at
home; an occasional change is good
for everybody. Even the kitchen FIRE
goes out occasionally.
Every farmer ca nbe his own weatlI-
er profit If he will keep his tools un'
der the shed, and his stock in the
stable during bad night.
There are lots of people in .he
world who appear TO have the brains
OF mule. All they seem to be able
to do is to eat, sleep and kick.
In a horse deal with thy neighbor
when looking for the spawn on his
animal, do not neglect TO mention the
sDlint on thine own, and thus thOT
shalt have record for fair dealing.
Farmer Jones was pleased as Punch
when he heard his son was being
taught fencing at college, but when he
saw the small instruments used in the
instruction, his pleasure gave way To
disgust
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-03

jumped from windows, while babes
we're thrown from the windows into
arms of policemen. Among the in
jured three children are not expected
to recover.
Jacob Bruck, propritor of the gro
Gerry store on the main floor of the
building. received on April iS. let
ling reading: I'VE demand $1,000 or
death. Bring II in Mott street. Pc.
trosini is dead but the Black Hand
lives. (signed) Black Hand Society
on Monday last Buck received another
letter written In a similar strain. He
has turned both letters over to the
police.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-03
COLORADO NEWS.

An effort is being made to have Este
park made a national one.
Pueblo observed the opening of the
Western league ball series yesterday
by half holiday.
| Greeley farmers are organizing &c
improve the standard of potatoes, es
pecially in the grading and shipping
Since last Thursday. when the new
council put the lid on gambling, lao
gamblers and their followers have left
Telluride
After clubbing n Chinaman into un-
consciousness and locking him in the
cellar, four men robbed the Casino, a
big Reno gambling resort, of between
$4,000 and $4,000.
Just because a Montrose county
farmer purchased horse. docked It's
tail and painted one side of the animal
red, he was adjudged insane. And
this in land where tub hats pre-
vail.
Since the saloons closed ten days
ago at Grand Junction there have been
no arrests for drunkenness, or any
other cause. and for the first time in
the recollection of the police the city
Jail is empty.
Herman LInce, the artist, who Is
occupying the attention of Denver
newspaper, It being claimed he prac-
tically died of starvation, owned near
ly half million dollars worth of
paintings. An artist crank and miser
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-03
WHEN I HAVE TIME.

When l have time SO many things III
do
To make life happier and more fair
For those whose lives are crowded
now with care;
I'll help to lift them from their
low despair,
When have time.
When l have time, the friend love
so well
Shall know no more the many toll
ing days;
I'll lead her feet in pleasant paths
always,
And cheer her heart with words OF
sweetest praise,
When l have time.
hold SO dear
May be beyond the reach of all your
sweet intent;
May never know that you so kindly
meant
To fill her life. with sweet content
When you have time.
Now is the time. All, friend. no long
er wait
To scatter loving smiles and words
of cheer
To those around whose lives are
now so drear;
They may not meet you in the com
ing years.
Now is the time
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-03

the sheriff that II he wasn't carrying
gun he would lick him. The sheriff
quietly walked into store. took oft
his coat, badge of office. cartridge
belt and gun and then told Sullivan
to make good. The two men squared
off, and 1t is claimed that Sullivan
drew first blood with blow to the
mouth. Won Phul. however. knocked
Sullivan down with right to the jaw
and then sat on him. Chief of Police
Shewalter then took part and sepa.
rated the two fighters. A large crowd
assembled and thoroughly enjoyed the
unexpected fight. No arrests were
made.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-05-03

Among the advantages OF the use of
steel In passenger car construction are
the following: 1t reduces the risk of
accident; it rs more ayPklye than
wood; 1t is easier to work; Il produces
simpler and more artistic appear
ance; It is easier to keep clean; and.
when properly designed. steel car
For the same capacity 1t costs no
more than wooden car; It's life is
longer; and finally the cost of dam.
age suits arising from accidents is
coasidarahly less,
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1909-12-30

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einactrOffcn.
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NngeblidJ ron ibrer Mpalin per'
aiftet.

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Settle Dian Erieit, cine ~tS.iGhrise
cotter Der 0rau Sennie HrieIt, itarb
am "a. TeSember su @lenbolc nod
sn,an3iatdgiacr a%ranfbeit, itno flint
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reit Wergiifung nIs bic 5ohesuriad,e.
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hi. oils oeren @ait lie fiir5lid) in
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ifdmoig Anflasen aegen ibre @aIt.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
UPHOLD PURCHASE
 OF TENNESSEE CO.,.
CLUB DIRECTORS ARE OF OPINION THAT ACTION
 OF STEEL CORPORATION HAS BEEN BLESSING TO THIS CITY.

On the instruction of a special meeting of the board of directors of the Com mercial club held yesterday at noon a committee will immediately draft resolu- tions to be presented to Congress rela- tive to the resolution introduced in the Senate by Senator Culberson of Texas aimed at the United States Steel corpor- ations purchase of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. The commit tee is composed of w. P. G. Harding, Robert Jemison, ST., F. Y. Anderson, J. w. McQueen and John w. Sibley.
 This committee will also recommend a date for a special meeting of the club and President John l.. Raul will immediately issue the call for the consideration of this matter.
 At the executive meeting of the board the general discussion was to the effect that the United States Steel corporation has proven a blessing to Birmingham. and some action should be taken looking toward the protection of the districts in terests.
 Judge Taft's visit was taken up, but as 1t was found that no definite date has yet been set, action was deferred. It was decided to serve a dry banquet, no liouers or wines to be used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD

J. A. Lacoste, division freight agent. and E. T. Wilcox, assistant general freight agent of the Frisco. returned to Birmingham yesterday after having attended a meeting of the tariff bu reau which was held this. week in Chi cago. MT. Lacoste will be made man ager of the bureau on February 1, and he will leave Birmingham tomorrow to take charge of his new office.
 MT. Wilcox remained in Birmingham but a short while, continuing his trip to St. Augustine, Fla, where he will attend a transportation and traffic meeting.
 Horace Baker. general manager of the Queen and Crescent, returned to Cincinnati yesterday after having spent several days in the fields of the state hunting. On the hunting trip he was the guest of A. G. Smith. counsel for the Alabama Great Southern.
 E. Schryver, general freight agent of the Alabama Great Southern, left yesterday for St. Augustine to attend a freight and traffic meeting in that city.
 J.-J. Fuller, assistant general pas- senger agent of the Seaboard, with Atlanta headquarters, was in Birming- ham yesterday.
 M c. Byers. circular announces, has been appointed chief engineer of the entire Frisco system, with head quarters in St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-29
personal and General.

Farmers who have to travel through Reeder's gap are not at all pleased With the road, as it has been all winter, some stating that during bad weather 1t Is al- most impossible. The roadbed was changed when the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad got the right of way through the mountain, and the change, it is claimed, has not benefited the pub lie road.
 Seven members of the New Bethlehem Baptist church, colored were fined in the city court today for alleged disturbances that took place at the church some months ago.
 Arbor Day will be observed on Monday, February l, at Roberts school, where each grade will plant a tree with ap- propriate ceremonies.
 The tribe of Ben Hur will hold rally Friday evening at Masonic hall, and a number of new members will be taken into the order.
 The basketball game tomorrow evening between the two teams represented by young ladies will draw record-breaking crowd, as both teams nave practiced hard.
 Announcement is made of the approach ing marriage of Prof. Robert w. Sides, principal of the Jonesboro public schools, to Miss Minnie Foster daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. E. Foster of Jonesboro. The marriage will take place at the home of the bride on Thursday, February Il, at 8 o'clock, the Rev. J. M. McCluskey to perform the ceremony. Both are well known and popular residents of Jones' boro.
 Miss Pauline Sanford, who has been visiting MT. and Mrs. L. A. Floyd, has re- turned to her home at Dadeville.
 Mrs. Sarah Hawkins and little son have gone to Albertville to visit relatives.
 Mrs. Benton entertained the Embroidery club Wednesday afternoon at her home on Arlington avenue.
 Mrs H. L. Jordan, who has been visit ing her sister, Mrs. c. H. Stevenson, has returned to her home In Atlanta.
 Sam Lefkovits Is on business trip to Columbiana and Talladega.
 Dr. Thomas Bragg Yancy, nephew of Gen Braxton Bragg. spent yesterday in Bessemer, the guest of his relatives, Mrs. M. B. Graham and Miss Alice Graham.